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The Syrian regime’s position on southern Syria, in particular the rebel-held Daraa province that is part of a de-escalation zone, remains vague following reports last week that Damascus was preparing to launch a major military operation there. Jordan, one of three signatories — in addition to the United States and Russia — to an agreement adopted in November that imposed a cease-fire in southern Syria, is closely following up on developments.
“Jordan wants the de-escalation zone created in [the] south of Syria to remain intact, and we believe that these zones have led to positive results and helped reach a cease-fire in Syria,” an unnamed government source told the Jordan Times on May 27.
