Syria's new leader accused Israel of using “false pretenses” for attacks, but declared his intention to avoid new conflicts. This was reported by Reuters, according to UNN.
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Syrian leader Ahmad al-Sharaa emphasized that the new leadership of the country seeks to avoid getting involved in new military conflicts, as Syria is focused on rebuilding after a long war.
Last week, Sharaa ousted Bashar al-Assad's regime from power, ending the 50-year era of Assad's family rule. This was a key turning point in the country's modern history.
Meanwhile, Israel has taken action in the demilitarized zone on Syrian territory created after the 1973 Arab-Israeli war. Israeli troops occupied a strategic Syrian military post on Mount Hermon, which provides an overview of the capital Damascus.
Israeli officials say that the presence of their troops in the region is temporary and is aimed solely at ensuring border security.