Border withdrawal prerequisite for peace with Israel: Al-Sharaa
Syrian president says a comprehensive peace deal with Israel is contingent upon its full withdrawal to borders existing prior to December 8
WASHINGTON, United States (MNTV) – Syria’s President Ahmed al-Sharaa said a final peace agreement with Israel is conditional on its withdrawal to borders existing prior to December 8.
Al-Sharaa affirmed US and international support for Syria’s stance, mentioned ongoing direct talks, and cited over 1,000 Israeli airstrikes.
The comments followed his historic White House meeting with President Trump, which focused on sanctions relief.
The Syrian president said a comprehensive peace deal with Israel is contingent upon the latter’s full withdrawal to the borders existing prior to December 8.
He emphasized that the United States and several international partners align with Damascus’s position on this critical issue.
Al-Sharaa disclosed that Syria and Israel are conducting direct negotiations, which have advanced substantially. “We have made significant progress in these talks,” he told The Washington Post.
However, he clarified that achieving a final accord depends on Israel retreating to the pre-December 8 lines — a point he says is backed by Washington.
The Syrian leader accused Israel of expansionist policies, alleging it has launched more than 1,000 airstrikes on Syrian territory since December 8, when former president Bashar al-Assad fled to Russia.
“We have exercised restraint in the face of these aggressions to prioritize Syria’s reconstruction efforts,” Al-Sharaa said.
Al-Sharaa’s statements follow his landmark meeting with US President Donald Trump at the White House on Monday, marking the first visit by a Syrian leader in almost 80 years. The engagement represents a shift in bilateral relations, as Damascus pushes for the full lifting of Caesar sanctions imposed in 2019 over human rights concerns.
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