Al-sharaa: Syrian President Ahmad al-Sharaa has declared that the recent developments in Sweida signify a "serious turning point in the security and political situation in Syria."
According to National News Agency - Lebanon, al-Sharaa, in a televised address following the announcement of a ceasefire, highlighted that the violent clashes in Sweida province could have escalated further if not for the intervention of the Syrian state. He remarked that the state's efforts managed to calm the situation, despite its complexities. Al-Sharaa pointed out that Israeli intervention, marked by bombings in the south and government institutions in Damascus, has plunged Syria into a precarious phase, threatening national stability.
Al-Sharaa criticized the reliance on external support and the manipulation of Sweida by some internal parties as a tool in international conflicts, warning that these actions only worsen the crisis. He emphasized the Syrian state's sole capability in preserving the country's sovereignty, urging unity among Syrians to confront the current challenges and safeguard their nation.
He expressed gratitude for the United States' significant support for Syria during these trying times and acknowledged the European Union, Russia, and China's strong stances against the Israeli bombings and violations of Syrian sovereignty.
Furthermore, al-Sharaa asserted that the actions of a small group should not taint the entire Druze community, emphasizing Sweida Governorate's integral place within Syria and the Druze's essential role in the national fabric. He reassured that the state is committed to protecting all minorities and sects, promising accountability for violators.
In his closing remarks, al-Sharaa called for prioritizing reason and wisdom, urging a path guided by rationality and prudence.