Damascus maintains that the unity and sovereignty of Syria are nonnegotiable, according to a Syrian official following recent talks with Israel mediated by the United States. These discussions, held in Paris, addressed the ongoing security concerns around the Druze-majority city of Suwayda, where violence has escalated. Israel intervened by targeting Syrian military sites, asserting it was protecting the Druze community. Although no final agreements were reached, both parties agreed to continue dialogue, emphasizing stability in the region amidst the ongoing conflict which has resulted in numerous casualties.
Damascus's delegation at the Paris meeting emphasised that the unity and sovereignty of Syria are nonnegotiable and Suwayda and its people are an integral part of Syria.
The Syrian delegation held Israel responsible for the recent escalation and demanded the immediate withdrawal of Israeli forces from the points they had recently advanced to during the unrest.
The meeting did not result in any final agreements but the parties had agreed to continue talks aimed at maintaining stability.
US envoy Tom Barrack said officials from both countries spoke about de-escalating the situation in Syria during talks on Thursday.
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