Syrian President Ahmad al-Sharaa stated in an interview with 60 Minutes that recent Israeli actions, including the bombing of Qatar, endanger US interests and compel allies to seek alternatives. Al-Sharaa characterized the bombing of the presidential palace as a declaration of war and emphasized the need for borders and international standards to be respected, warning that failure to do so would lead to global chaos. This statement was released during the reporting window of October 8th, 2025, between 3:07 PM and 4:07 PM UTC. Al-Sharaa articulated that if the "White House backyard were bombed, the US would fight those who targeted it for 20 years," drawing a parallel to the consequences of such an act. He also indicated that Syria is turning to the United Nations and the Security Council to uphold international standards. These remarks follow a meeting on October 8th, 2025, where a Syrian government delegation and representatives led by Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) commander Mazloum Abdi discussed potential amendments to the constitutional declaration to ensure Kurdish rights and the integration of the SDF into the Syrian army. Both parties agreed to reopen crossings in northern and eastern Syria, according to Al-Hadath.
