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From the Liveblog of
Monday, December 9, 2024
From the Liveblog of
Monday, December 9, 2024
Sa’ar reiterates Israeli presence in Syrian territory is temporary
Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar gives a press conference on November 28, 2024, in Prague, Czech Republic. (Michal Cizek / AFP)
The presence of Israeli forces in Syrian territory is a “limited, temporary” step meant to ensure Israel’s security during the confusion after the fall of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad, Foreign Minister Gideon Saar says.
“The only interest we have is the security of Israel,” he tells a news conference in Jerusalem.
Saar also speaks about deadlocked negotiations with Hamas on a release of hostages in Gaza, saying indirect talks were ongoing, without elaborating. He says Israel could be more optimistic about an eventual breakthrough but was not there yet.
