Its transitional president SyriaAhmed al -Sarah, pledged today (19.7.25) again to “protect minorities” in the country, following the announcement by the Syrian presidency of the fire that aims to put an end to the inter -communal conflicts that cost more than 700 people in the countryside.
“The Syrian state is committed to protecting all minorities and communities in the country (…). We condemn all the crimes committed “in the suede in southern Syria, Al Sarah said in a speech relaying on Syrian television, committing to persecuting” crimes and cruelty “perpetrators.
The Syrian Presidency announced earlier today (19.07.2025) “Immediate ceasefire” in the Sueida provincewhere security forces began to develop.
This development began following the announcement by the United States from the US ceasefire agreement between Syria and Israel, which states that it wants to protect the Druzos and has been opposed to the development of Syrian government forces in the province.
Sarah emphasized in his speech “the important role played by the USwhich confirmed their support in Syria in these difficult conditions and their interest in the country’s stability. ” He also thanked the Arab countries and Turkey for their help.
The Syrian president, however, was against Israel, which bombed Damascus and the southern part of Syria on Wednesday to force the Syrian authorities to withdraw their troops from the suede, which they had entered the day before.
These blows ”pushed the country to a dangerous phase, which threatens its stability“, He noted.
Israel’s response
For his part, the Israeli Foreign Minister responded to statements by the Syrian transitional president, leaving the security of Syrian minorities.
“In summary: In Syria’s Sara, it is very dangerous to belong to a minority, to be Kurds, Drouzos, Alawitis or Christian. This has been proven many times in the last six months, “Gideon Saar said in a post on X.
The international community must “guarantee the security and rights of minorities in Syria and make their protection for the re -installation of Syria to the family of nations,” the Israeli foreign minister added.