A Syrian security commander denies participating in any direct negotiations with the Israeli side
Brigadier General Ahmed al Dalati, commander of the Internal Security Forces in the Syrian province of Sweida, denied on Tuesday reports of his participation in direct negotiations with Israel.
Ahmed al Dalati told the official Syrian al Ikhbariya channel, “I categorically deny my participation in any direct negotiation sessions with the Israeli side”.
He added, “I affirm that these allegations are baseless and lack accuracy and credibility”.
He stressed that “the Syrian Arab Republic’s position on this issue is firm and clear”.
He added, “The Syrian leadership continues to take all necessary measures to protect the Syrian people and defend the sovereignty and territorial integrity of the Republic, using all legitimate means”.
Earlier on Tuesday, news reports claimed that Dalati was participating in negotiations with Israel, representing his country.
On May 7, Syrian interim President Ahmed al Sharaa revealed that Damascus was conducting indirect negotiations with Israel.
“We’re conducting indirect negotiations with Israel through mediators to calm the situation so that it doesn’t reach a point where both sides lose control,” al Sharaa said during a press conference with his French counterpart, Emmanuel Macron, in Paris.
He stressed that Israel must stop its arbitrary actions and interference in Syrian affairs.
He added that he had spoken with all parties and confirmed that Syria is committed to the 1974 agreement, referring to the disengagement agreement with Israel.
The new Syrian administration, headed by Sharaa, didn’t threaten Israel in any way.
Despite this, Israel has launched airstrikes on Syria since the overthrow the Assad’s regime in late 2024, killing civilians and destroying Syrian military sites, vehicles, and ammunition.
