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During a press conference, Syrian Foreign Minister Asaad al-Shaibani called for effective pressure from the European Union on Israel to end its attacks on Syrian territory, and demanded an Israeli withdrawal to the lines of December 8, 2024. He reiterated that the Golan is part of Syrian territory.
Analysis & context
Analysis & Context
Analytically, this call from Syria for the EU to pressure Israel is an attempt to bolster Syria's political position in the region and increase pressure on Israel to change its military policy towards Syria. In a broader context, these tensions are part of the ongoing dispute over sovereignty over the Golan and the boundaries of the region.
