The Syrian Foreign Ministry has affirmed that Damascus’ engagement in any "talks related to technical matters that may affect the security of Syria and the region" does not signify "the abandonment of Syria’s firm right to the occupied Golan."

In an official statement, the ministry reiterated that "the Golan will remain Syrian land, and there is no legitimacy for the Israeli occupation there."

The Foreign Ministry expressed its deep gratitude to the countries that voted in the United Nations General Assembly in favor of "ending the Israeli occupation of the occupied Syrian Golan." It described the international support as a reflection of global commitment to "international legitimacy and its resolutions, which affirm the Syrian people’s right to their occupied land."

In a related development, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu indicated on Tuesday that any potential negotiations with Syria would depend on Damascus agreeing to create what he described as a demilitarized zone extending from the Syrian capital to the southern slopes of Jabal al-Sheikh [Mount Hermon] in the Israeli-occupied Golan Heights.

Speaking during a visit to an Israeli hospital to meet soldiers wounded in recent confrontations in southern Syria, Netanyahu claimed that the occupation views the territory as essential for the security of its settlers, asserting that such conditions would be required for any future agreement.

Netanyahu stated: "What we expect Syria to do, of course, is to establish a demilitarized buffer zone from Damascus to the buffer zone area, including, of course, the approaches to Mount Hermon and the summit of Mount Hermon. We hold these territories to ensure the security of the citizens of Israel, and that is what obligates us. In a good spirit and understanding of these principles, it is also possible to reach an agreement with the Syrians."

Netanyahu says occupied Syrian Golan Heights Israeli 'for eternity'

During the same time last year, Netanyahu said the occupied Syrian Golan Heights are Israeli "for eternity." Speaking in occupied al-Quds on December 10, 2024, Netanyahu thanked US President Donald Trump for recognizing "Israel's" 1981 annexation of the territory during his first term of presidency and stated that "the Golan will be part of the State of Israel for eternity."

Netanyahu further underscored that Israeli occupation forces' control of the high ground "ensures our security and sovereignty."

The occupation state's actions are considered "a violation" of the 1974 "disengagement agreement" between "Israel" and Syria, according to both the United Nations and all countries neighboring occupied Palestine.