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Syrian Leader Al-Sharaa Announces Elections, Urges Action Over Israel's Cease-fire Violation

Dec 14, 2024, 02:44 PM

Ahmed Al-Sharaa, also known as Abu Mohammad al-Julani, the leader of the new Syrian administration, announced that they have systematic plans to address the deliberate destruction carried out by the previous regime and have ready plans for construction and development across Syria. He revealed that they will form committees and councils to re-examine the constitution, and that the upcoming governance will include elections. Al-Sharaa highlighted that Damascus is lagging behind in all respects compared to the achievements in Idlib, and they intend to advance in the rest of the country's provinces based on their administrative experience. He stated that they have no hostilities with Iranian society and have given Russia an opportunity to reconsider its relationship with the Syrian people. He emphasized that they are not about to engage in a conflict with Israel, noting that Israel's arguments for entering Syria no longer exist, and that Israel has exceeded the cease-fire agreement of 1974 and crossed the lines of engagement, threatening unjustified escalation in the region. Al-Sharaa called on the international community to urgently intervene and assume its responsibilities regarding the recent Israeli escalation, stressing the necessity to control the situation in the region and respect Syrian sovereignty. Al-Sharaa also revealed that they are communicating with Western embassies and are in discussions with Britain to restore its representation in Syria. He asserted that the developments in Syria represent a victory over the Iranian project that posed a significant danger to the region. He stated that they will exploit this phase to serve Syrians and build the future.