{"id":38569,"date":"2025-06-30T10:47:03","date_gmt":"2025-06-30T10:47:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/963media.com\/en\/?p=38569"},"modified":"2025-06-30T10:47:03","modified_gmt":"2025-06-30T10:47:03","slug":"us-envoy-to-syria-syrian-democratic-forces-must-be-part-of-new-syrian-state","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/963media.com\/en\/30\/06\/2025\/us-envoy-to-syria-syrian-democratic-forces-must-be-part-of-new-syrian-state\/","title":{"rendered":"US Envoy to Syria: Syrian Democratic Forces Must Be Part of New Syrian State"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><b>Ankara, Turkey &#8211;<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> The US envoy to Syria, Thomas Barak, said on Sunday that the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF), a Kurdish-led militia that has been a key US ally in the fight against ISIS, must be integrated into the new Syrian state.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Barak stressed that the only legitimate party to deal with in Syria now is the Syrian government, led by President Ahmad Al-Shara (also known as Abu Muhammad al-Julani), emphasizing the importance of including the SDF in the state\u2019s institutions given their role in combating ISIS alongside US forces.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">He also called for fair representation for Syria\u2019s other communities, including Druze and Alawites, adding that this path will take time but is inevitable, according to Turkey\u2019s <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.aa.com.tr\/tr\/dunya\/abdnin-ankara-buyukelcisi-tom-barrack-aaya-konustu\/3616876\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Anadolu Agency.<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Barak expressed hope for a possible peace agreement between Syria and Israel, saying that Syrian President Ahmad Al-Shara had made it clear he does not hate Israel and holds no religious hostility toward it, and wants secure borders and peace.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Read also: <a href=\"https:\/\/963media.com\/en\/25\/06\/2025\/israel-confirms-direct-talks-and-security-coordination-with-syrian-government\/#\">Israel Confirms Direct Talks and Security Coordination with Syrian Government<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cI know Israel wants the same thing. We&#8217;ll probably see backdoor dialogue begin on simpler issues like border security. Over time, that will evolve into a broader de-escalation dialogue\u201d Barak said.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">He added that Turkey could play a key role in reshaping ties between Israel and the wider Islamic world, saying Tel Aviv needs to redefine itself and that there are real chances for dialogue and de-escalation, even with Syria and Lebanon.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Barak also revealed that he expects a ceasefire to be reached soon in Gaza, which he believes could pave the way for expanding the Abraham Accords and launching a new regional dialogue led by Turkey.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Last Thursday, Barak said that the US aims to protect the Syrian government from Iranian-backed groups and continue counter-terrorism operations.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Read also: <a href=\"https:\/\/963media.com\/en\/29\/06\/2025\/syrian-government-denies-assassination-attempt-on-president-al-sharaa-during-daraa-visit\/#\">Syrian Government Denies Assassination Attempt on President Al-Sharaa During Daraa Visit<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Speaking to Saudi Arabia\u2019s Al-Hadath TV, he said Washington is committed to giving President Ahmad Al-Shara\u2019s government the chance to prove itself, praising Shara\u2019s focus and deep knowledge of history.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Barak emphasized that Syria should be allowed to recover through lifting sanctions and that America\u2019s goal in Syria remains fighting terrorism and defeating ISIS.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">He clarified that the US did not overthrow Bashar al-Assad\u2019s regime but that it was the Syrian people who brought it down.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Ankara, Turkey &#8211; The US envoy to Syria, Thomas Barak, said on Sunday that the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF), a Kurdish-led militia that has been a key US ally in the fight against ISIS, must be integrated into the new Syrian state. 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