Syrian Foreign Minister Asaad al-Shaibani announced on Tuesday that Syria remains committed to pursuing a diplomatic resolution with Israel, despite ongoing military confrontations and Israeli incursions into Syrian territory. The diplomatic efforts are reportedly being mediated by the United States.

Speaking at a press conference alongside Danish Foreign Minister Lars Løkke Rasmussen, al-Shaibani detailed a series of continued Israeli attacks and incursions. He reported that Israel conducted 65 incursions into Syrian areas in July alone and 52 more in the first 18 days of August. According to the Syrian government, Israeli forces have stepped up military operations following the ousting of long-time leader Bashar al-Assad in December 2024.

Since then, Israel has launched hundreds of airstrikes across Syria and deployed troops into a United Nations-monitored buffer zone on the Israeli-annexed Golan Heights, a demilitarized area established in 1974 to separate the two countries’ forces. Israel has also reportedly pushed deeper into Syrian territory, maintaining a "security zone" in southern Syria with the stated objective of establishing a broader demilitarized zone.

Al-Shaibani condemned what he described as a "campaign of raids on homes" in Quneitra province and the Damascus countryside. He also disclosed that Syrian authorities have documented 147 cases this year of Israeli forces detaining Syrian nationals, 49 of whom remain in custody.

Despite the ongoing hostilities and territorial incursions, al-Shaibani emphasized Syria’s commitment to pursuing dialogue, stating that negotiations facilitated by the United States are ongoing. Details regarding the scope and timeline of these talks have not been disclosed.

Israel has not publicly commented on the latest statements or provided updates on its security operations in the region. The situation remains tense, with the potential for continued escalation as diplomatic channels are pursued alongside ongoing military activities.