Syrian President Ahmad al-Sharaa is once again under fire after controversial remarks about a “shared enemy” between Syria and Israel sparked a wave of criticism and speculation across the Arab world about the future of relations between the two countries.

When asked about the future of Syrian-Israeli relations, al-Sharaa said “The era of endless tit-for-tat bombings must end. No nation prospers when its skies are filled with fear. The reality is, we have common enemies – and we can play a major role in regional security.”

His comments struck a chord with some, while fueling controversy and debate throughout the region. A Palestinian social media activist residing in France, Mais al-Qinawie wrote on X that al-Sharaa’s statements can only be understood in the context of “preparing for a war on Lebanon – one in which his [al-Sharaa’s] forces would serve as ground partners to the Israeli army.”

In a separate post, he wrote, “I’ve never heard of a head of state – Muslim or not – speak so warmly and conciliatory about a country that occupies his land, violates his sovereignty, and bombs his infrastructure. It’s not just bizarre; it’s downright repulsive.”

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    “No you see, he is openly telling everyone that he wants to fight Iran with Israel’s help because… He is looking for allies!”

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      “No you see, he is openly telling everyone that he wants to fight Iran with Israel’s help because… He is looking for allies!”

      Yes, Syria is looking for allies. I don’t know why you think that Iran isn’t one of the threats towards Syria, considering their atrocious behavior in the Syrian Civil War and their current support of genocidal Assadist militias. I guess sectarian genocide is okay as long as it’s The Axis Of Resistance, right?

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        Israel is literally bombing Syria and annexxing beyond the Golan Heights

        Hey let’s team up with Israel, which is doing a literal genocide and says they want to invade Syria next, to attack Iran!

        So smart. Instead of teaming up with Iran to stop the genocidal ethnostate actively doing Lebensraum expansion on their land, they should team up with the guys annexxing their land!

        It’s like if Ukraine would team up with Putin which is actively invading them, to fight Germany.

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              It is impressive that some people are willing to defend, allying with a genocidal ethnostate while projecting its crimes at those who oppose it.

              Your lack of knowledge on this subject is only surpassed by your arrogance and racism.

              lmao

              Accusing me of ignorance, arrogance, and racism, as you implore Syrians to side with the people who were literally sending troops to genocide Syrians. Sorry that you didn’t follow the Syrian Civil War at all, maybe you should read up on it before talking Syrian international politics in the immediate aftermath.