• Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa claims Israel's destabilization efforts have been thwarted.
• Intervention by American, Arab, and Turkish mediators is credited for preventing escalations.
• Recent Israeli airstrikes targeted Damascus and southern provinces, killing over 30 people.
• Internal conflicts with local armed groups have contributed to escalating violence.
• Sharaa emphasizes the importance of protecting Syria's stability and unity.

Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa stated that Israel's attempts to destabilize the region have been successfully countered through the intervention of external mediators and the efforts of the Syrian state. In a televised speech, he emphasized, "We have spent our lives facing challenges and defending our people, but we have put the interests of the Syrians before chaos and destruction," highlighting the country's resolve against Israeli actions according to aa and trtglobal.

Sharaa accused Israel of targeting civilian infrastructure, which has undermined peace efforts, particularly in the volatile southern regions such as Sweida. He asserted that the state is committed to restoring stability amid escalating violence, which has seen the death toll rise due to clashes involving local armed groups. "We will not give them the opportunity to entangle our people in a war that serves only to fragment our homeland," he stated, affirming the government's commitment to protect all Syrians, especially the Druze community according to scmp and trtglobal.

The recent Israeli airstrikes, which targeted strategic locations in Damascus, have reportedly resulted in over 30 fatalities and numerous injuries, as cited by the Syrian Interior Ministry. Sharaa attributed these attacks to Israel's intent to exploit internal unrest and derail reconstruction efforts in Syria. He praised the role of American, Arab, and Turkish mediators for their efforts in preventing further escalation, stating, “This would not have happened without the effective intervention," underscoring the importance of international diplomacy in the crisis according to aa and scmp.