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The Day · Friday 12 December 2025

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Syrian Official Declares Calm in Quneitra No Longer Useful Amid Israeli Escalation

A Syrian official stated that calls for calm in Quneitra are ‘no longer useful’ as Israeli attacks intensify. The remark comes amid a sharp escalation, highlighting growing frustration and tension on the Syrian side and signaling an end to restraint in the face of continued Israeli operations in the area.

QUNEITRA, SYRIA – MARCH 14: A view of the Talloul al-Hamar town as Israel continued building military posts in the southwestern city of Al-Quneitra, Syria on March 14, 2025. Recently, Israel built three military posts in the area of Talloul al-Hamar, east of the Druze-majority town of 12,000 inhabitants, as well as one in Hosh Hadar, west of the town, and another in agricultural lands north of the town. The Israeli army also bulldozed the “Jamous” military post used by Russian forces during the ousted Baath regime and withdrew from the area, taking old military equipment with them. ( Bakr Al Kasem – Anadolu Agency )

A Syrian official has announced that calls for calm in Quneitra are ‘no longer useful’, citing a continued escalation of Israeli attacks in the area. The statement highlights a significant shift in rhetoric and posture as Syrian authorities respond to the growing pressure along this contested front. The Quneitra region, long recognized for its strategic and symbolic weight, has become the focus of intensified developments.

From the Syrian side, the message is clear: the policy of measured responses and appeals for de-escalation is no longer seen as effective. The official’s remarks offer a glimpse into the current mood, where patience appears to be wearing thin amidst a series of ongoing Israeli offensives. The use of the phrase ‘no longer useful’ underscores a breaking point, as previous diplomatic or measured channels for reducing tensions have failed to yield results.

The continuation of Israeli attacks, according to the Syrian official, has altered the situation dramatically. As tension mounts, the atmosphere in Quneitra remains volatile. In this context, the language used by the official suggests that authorities might be considering a different posture in response. The statement, while not indicating specific actions, pointedly dismisses any further reliance on restraint or outward appeals for calm.

Meanwhile, Israel’s activities in and around Quneitra do not seem to be abating. With such circumstances unfolding, the Syrian stance reflects a growing readiness to confront the current situation on new terms. The mention of Quneitra specifically draws attention to the area as an epicenter in this escalation. It remains a focal point of resistance and a site of historical confrontation.

In addition, the Syrian declaration resonates with broader sentiments in the region, where consistent attacks have driven a reassessment of traditional response mechanisms. The characterization of peace efforts as ‘no longer useful’ suggests a deeper issue—one where the imbalance of power dynamics and action-reaction cycles are being recalibrated on different grounds. This shift might signify new phase of confrontation, at least in messaging and political stance.

From its side, the Syrian leadership appears to be drawing a line, marking an end to a phase defined by attempted de-escalation strategies. Whether this will translate into further action or policy remains to be seen, but the language is already echoing across regional discourse. The frustration communicated by the official is representative of broader patterns where aggression is met not with diplomacy but a reassessment of tolerance thresholds.

As developments in Quneitra continue to evolve under the pressure of Israeli attacks, all signs point to a deepening crisis. The Syrian official’s words, delivered amid this backdrop, are more than just a declaration—they are a reflection of changing tides in a region caught between ongoing conflict and the fading prospect of calm.

12 Dec, 11:36

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