Syria's Interim President Criticizes Israel's 'Ghost' Warfare Amidst Gaza Tensions

Syria's interim president, Ahmad al-Sharaa, criticized Israel for pursuing nonexistent enemies after the Gaza war. He urged Israel to withdraw its forces from Syria and reaffirm a 1974 truce. Al-Sharaa emphasized regional peace efforts and called on the international community to pressure Israel towards fair security negotiations.

Syria's interim president has accused Israel of targeting 'ghosts' following the recent conflict in Gaza. Ahmad al-Sharaa, speaking at an international conference, highlighted his efforts to foster regional peace, only to be met with Israeli refusal. He argued that Israel's actions were unjustified under the guise of security concerns.

Al-Sharaa, who was once detained by the US for past affiliations with al-Qaida in Iraq, called for Israel's military withdrawal from Syria and a return to the 1974 truce agreement. He urged international mediation to hold Israel accountable and to create a balanced resolution that adheres to 'reasonable' security demands.

The 400-square-kilometer demilitarized buffer zone in southern Syria, captured by Israel post-Assad's downfall, remains contentious. Israeli operations have led to casualties, drawing criticism from both Syrian and international figures like President Donald Trump, who advocated for a cooperative Israeli-Syrian dialogue to ensure Syria's stability.

(With inputs from agencies.)