{
  "id": 6203443,
  "title": "Syria still committed to diplomatic option with Israel, FM Shaibani tells Arab League - report",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/08/syria-still-committed-to-diplomatic-option-with-israel-fm-shaibani",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-08T01:08:34.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Jerusalem Post",
    "slug": "jerusalem-post",
    "url": "https://www.jpost.com/middle-east/article-907887"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Syrian Foreign Minister Asaad al-Shaibani declared on Monday that Syria is still dedicated to resolving its conflict with Israel through diplomatic means, according to the Syrian Arab News Agency (SANA). During the 166th ministerial session of the Arab League in Cairo, Shaibani reiterated this stance while also addressing several other concerns during the meeting. He expressed Syria's commitment to ending Israeli aggression, which includes attacks, arrests, and incursions, while simultaneously seeking a diplomatic resolution to the ongoing tensions.\n\nAt the same meeting, SANA reported that Shaibani advocated for the Syrian government to have exclusive control over the nation's weaponry. He argued that this measure serves as a deterrent and is an absolute sovereign right for any state, allowing them to protect their citizens and work together towards a common goal. Shaibani also emphasized Syria's solidarity with Gulf Arab countries and Jordan, particularly in light of the ongoing war against Iran, which has seen several Gulf nations suffer attacks from Iranian forces. In response to these attacks, Shaibani firmly condemned Iran's actions during the Arab League meeting.",
  "summary": "Shaibani made his comments during a meeting of Arab foreign ministers at the 166th ministerial session of the Arab League in Cairo, SANA reported.",
  "key_points": [
    "Syrian FM Asaad al-Shaibani committed to diplomatic solution with Israel",
    "Advocated Syrian government control over weaponry",
    "Condemned Iran's attacks on Gulf Arab countries and Jordan"
  ],
  "editors_take": "Syria's reiterated commitment to a diplomatic resolution with Israel indicates a continued preference for a peaceful approach, while also signalling a firmer stance on sovereignty and security issues.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Haaretz",
        "title": "Syria's Druze defy Damascus and court Israel, risking a dangerous collision with Trump",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/08/syrias-druze-defy-damascus-and-court-israel-risking-a-dangerous",
        "published": "2026-09-08T02:58:21.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}