Why it matters:
These remarks highlight the interim government’s attempt to project legitimacy and stability while framing Israel and ISIS as existential threats, positioning Syria’s transition as part of a broader regional security narrative.
The big picture:
Al-Shibani stressed that building balanced policies in the Middle East is “a very difficult mission.” He noted Syria’s need for internal stability and external security ties, adding that international will exists to support Syria’s transitional experience.
What he’s saying:
Israel is the most pressing challenge in the transitional period.
Syria wants calm relations with all sides, including Israel, but demands an end to Israeli interference.
No security agreement is possible while Israel continues to occupy Syrian territory.
The government fears threats from ISIS, Israel, and foreign militias opposed to change.
Between the lines:
Ahmad al-Sharaa, known as al-Jolani and head of the interim government, recently claimed Syria is “moving in the right direction,” shifting from a crisis-exporting state to a model of stability. He added that global consensus supports Syria’s demand for Israel’s withdrawal from occupied territories.
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