21.07.2025 17:16
The U.S. Special Representative for Syria and Ambassador to Ankara, Tom Barrack, made a historic confession regarding Israel's attacks on Syria. He stated that Israel does not want a strong and centralized government in Syria, but would prefer a fragmented and divided Syria.
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Tom Barrack, the U.S. Special Representative for Syria and Ambassador to Ankara, stated that the timing of Israel's attacks on Syria is poor and that he would prefer to see Syria "fragmented and divided" rather than controlled by a strong central government.
U.S. AMBASSADOR IN ANKARA'S "SYRIA" STATEMENT
Barrack gave an interview to the Associated Press (AP) regarding developments in Syria. Special Representative Barrack reiterated that there is no "Plan B" other than cooperating with the current authorities, emphasizing U.S. support for the new government in Syria.
"THE SYRIAN GOVERNMENT IS DOING ITS BEST"
Barrack emphasized that the "deaths and massacres occurring on both sides" in the conflicts in southern Syria are unacceptable, stating, "I believe the current Syrian government, which is a new government with very few resources to address the various issues that have arisen, is doing its best."
"ISRAEL'S INTERVENTION TIMING IS POOR"
Claiming that Israel did not consult the U.S. regarding its attacks on Syria and that the U.S. has no share in this decision, Barrack stressed that the timing of Israel's intervention is quite poor and "has created another very confusing chapter."
Barrack conveyed that he believes everything military-related happening in southern Damascus should be discussed and agreed upon with the Tel Aviv administration, stating, "The new government in Syria clearly did not share the same view."
Stating that the ceasefire declared between Syria and Israel only covers the conflict in Suwayda province and is a limited agreement, Barrack emphasized that it does not include broader issues between the two countries, such as the demilitarization of southern Damascus. He noted that during the discussions prior to the ceasefire, the parties did their best to reach an agreement on issues like the movement of forces and munitions affiliated with the Syrian government from Damascus to Suwayda.
"ISRAEL WANTS A FRAGMENTED AND DIVIDED SYRIA"
Barrack remarked, "Accepting whether Israel should intervene in a sovereign state is a difficult question," and assessed that Israel would prefer to see Syria "fragmented and divided" rather than controlled by a strong central government.
"ARAB STATES ARE A THREAT TO ISRAEL"
Barrack stated, "Strong nation-states are a threat. Especially Arab states are seen as a threat to Israel," indicating that all minority communities in Syria would prefer a central structure.
"THE U.S. DOES NOT TELL COUNTRIES WHAT THEY SHOULD DO"
On July 19, Barrack, who met with Ferhad Abdi Şahin, one of the leaders of the PKK/YPG terrorist organization using the name SDF in Syria, expressed his belief that the violent incidents in Suwayda would not harm the negotiations between the Syrian government and the PKK/YPG and that a turning point could be experienced in the coming weeks.
Barrack stated regarding Turkey's potential defense support to Syria that the U.S. has "no position" on the possibility of a defense agreement being made between Syria and Turkey, adding, "The U.S. has no business or interest in telling neighboring countries what they should do to each other."
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