Shafaq News/ On Sunday, Ahmedal-Sharaa, leader of Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) and head of military operationsin Syria, confirmed that the country has entered a “new phase,” describing thepresence of Iranian forces in Syria as a "source of concern.”
Following a meeting with formerLebanese Progressive Socialist Party leader Walid Jumblatt and Druze sheikhs,al-Sharaa stated, "Syria will no longer intervene negatively inLebanon," accusing the Al-Assad regime of “promoting sectarianism to remainin power and trying to foster a culture of hatred."
Al-Sharaa also addressed the Iranianpresence in Syria, saying, "The presence of Iranian militias in Syria hasbeen a source of concern for everyone, and the Iranian-backed militias havedivided the Syrians."
"Syria has entered a newphase... The mindset of state-building must shift away from sectarianism andvengeance."
For his part, Jumblatt praised “theSyrian people's great victories and their struggle to rid themselves ofoppression and tyranny,” expressing hope that “Lebanese-Syrian relations wouldreturn to their natural course through diplomatic ties.”
"Those who committed crimesagainst the Lebanese people must be held accountable. Fair trials should beconducted for those who committed crimes against the Syrian people, and someprisons should be preserved as historical museums," he confirmed.
Regarding Israeli attacks on bothcountries, Jumblatt emphasized, "The road is long, and both of us sufferfrom Israeli expansion. I will submit a memorandum on behalf of the DemocraticGathering concerning Lebanese-Syrian relations."
Jumblatt's visit to Syria marks hisfirst trip in 15 years, following his last visit before the Syrian revolutionin 2011. He frequently criticized the former regime of Bashar al-Assad for itsalleged crimes against Syrian civilians.
The previous Syrian regime isaccused of assassinating Kamal Jumblatt, the socialist Druze leader and fatherof Walid Jumblatt, in March 1977, along with other Lebanese officials over thepast five decades.
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