Syria integrates armed factions into national army, reaffirms diplomatic stance toward Israel

Syria's foreign minister announced that armed factions have been integrated into the national army to ensure a state monopoly on weapons, signaling a consolidation of central authority. Damascus also reiterated commitment to a diplomatic solution with Israel, calling for an end to Israeli attacks, arrests, and incursions. This marks a notable step in post-conflict state-building, though the practical extent of integration and its impact on regional dynamics remain uncertain.