Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu stated that Israel stands firm against allowing Syria’s new nation army or the rebel faction, responsible for the fall of previous President Bashar Assad, to “enter the area south of Damascus.” Comparatively, through its official stance, Israel declares its intention to have its military presence continue indefinitely in various segments of southern Syria.

Source: https://www.france24.com/en/video/20250224-netanyahu-says-israel-won-t-allow-syrian-forces-south-of-damascus