Sharaa: Syria seeking security agreement with Israel, but won't give up on Golan Heights - report

Jerusalem Post/Middle EastAdditionally, Syria has no intention of intervening militarily in Lebanon, although Syria is discussing ways to help overcome the crisis there with the Lebanese government. Follow us on GoogleSyrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa attends the Ministry of Awqaf conference titled "Unity of Islamic Discourse" at the Conference Palace in Damascus, Syria, February 16, 2026. (photo credit: REUTERS/KHALIL ASHAWI/FILE PHOTO)ByJERUSALEM POST STAFFJULY 26, 2026 14:09Updated: JULY 26, 2026 14:12Syria and Israel are working to reach a security agreement with the aid of several countries, Syrian President Ahmed Al-Sharaa told Al Jazeera on Sunday. He added that he hopes the agreement could serve as a gateway to comprehensive peace without undermining Syria’s claim to the Golan Heights.United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres stated that the UN recognizes the Golan Heights as part of Syria during a visit on Sunday.Sharaa emphasized that Syria has no interest in becoming involved in any conflict with Israel. Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa speaks as he attends the 23rd edition of the annual Doha Forum, in Doha, Qatar, December 6, 2025 (credit: REUTERS/IBRAHEEM ABU MUSTAFA)Syria will not intervene militarily in Lebanon, Al-Sharaa saysAdditionally, Syria has no intention of intervening militarily in Lebanon, although Syria is discussing ways to help overcome the crisis there with the Lebanese government. Any comprehensive solution to the crisis in Lebanon must address more than just a security aspect, Sharaa said, warning that chaos in Lebanon would have a direct impact on Syria.Al-Sharaa expressed Syria’s support for placing all weapons as well as decisions on war and peace under the authority of the Lebanese state.Follow us on Google