Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu speaks at a press conference in Jerusalem, May 21, 2025. (Credit: Ronen Zvulun/Reuters)
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Thursday that the cease-fire in Syria was achieved "by force," following Israeli strikes against Syrian regime targets.
"A cease-fire has been established and the Syrian forces have withdrawn [from southern Syria] to Damascus. That is important. It's a cease-fire achieved by force. Not by requests, not by pleas — by force," Netanyahu said in a video released by his office.
Syrian interim president Ahmad al-Sharaa withdrew his troops Thursday from the majority Druze city of Sweida, saying he wanted to avoid an "open war" with Israel.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Thursday that the cease-fire in Syria was achieved "by force," following Israeli strikes against Syrian regime targets.
"A cease-fire has been established and the Syrian forces have withdrawn [from southern Syria] to Damascus. That is important. It's a cease-fire achieved by force. Not by requests, not by pleas — by force," Netanyahu said in a video released by his office.
Syrian interim president Ahmad al-Sharaa withdrew his troops Thursday from the majority Druze city of Sweida, saying he wanted to avoid an "open war" with Israel.
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