Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu stated on September 21st, 2025, that peace with Syria and Lebanon is possible. The statement was reported by Alertes AFP during the reporting window, which concluded at 1:07 PM UTC. This declaration follows ongoing diplomatic discussions in Washington involving Syrian Foreign Minister Asad a-Shevani, who is reportedly meeting with Israeli officials. Syrian President Ahmad al-Sharaa is also currently in the United States. These developments occur amidst mutual accusations between Syrian Government Forces and the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) regarding shelling incidents in eastern Aleppo on Saturday evening, September 20th. The Syrian Ministry of Defense has denied involvement in shelling the village of Umm Tina, instead accusing Qasd forces of targeting villages including Tal Maarez, Alasa, and Al-Khawiyar with mortar shells and missiles. Meanwhile, unverified social media reports from SyrianOsint suggest a plea from Minister a-Shevani to lift sanctions, stating, "Can you lift the sanctions, please? We will behave, I swear…" This alleged statement was reportedly posted around 10:30 AM UTC. Previous reports indicated that Syrian Government Forces launched artillery strikes near Aleppo on Saturday evening, resulting in at least seven civilian deaths. Syrian Foreign Minister Asad a-Shevani also commented on a local election withdrawal earlier today, framing it as a reflection of Syria's commitment to women's roles. The Kurdistan Democratic Party (KDP) has also faced accusations of recruiting Syrian mercenaries.
