Lieutenant General Dr. Qased Mahmoud, former Deputy Chief of Staff of the Jordanian Armed Forces, stated that the Israeli raids on the Syrian city of Sweida represent a blatant violation of Syrian sovereignty. He asserted that Israel has violated Syrian airspace since the beginning of the crisis and is constantly seeking to sow chaos and insecurity within Syrian territory.

During an interview with journalist Hajar Jalal on the"Midday Al-Nahar" program, broadcast on Cairo News Channel, he added that the Israeli occupation aims to prevent the return of stability to areas like Sweida through direct military interventions and the creation of a state of internal strife, with covert support from some local parties, especially in light of the hidden relations between some local actors in Sweida and the Israeli side.

He pointed out that Israel is fueling sectarian and ethnic conflicts within Syria and is seeking to extend its influence throughout Syria, not just in the south. He noted similar attempts at Israeli infiltration in Latakia, the northeast, and even among some Christian and Alawite sects.

Lieutenant General Mahmoud warned that Israel is playing both the political and security fronts. Publicly, it seeks security coordination, while secretly expanding its intelligence influence and fostering chaos. He considered the Israeli occupation to be the greatest obstacle to Syria's recovery.

Regarding the possibility of the crisis spreading, he stated that the continuation of internal Syrian divisions without genuine national consensus will give Israel greater opportunities to infiltrate. He called for a national consensus among Syrians on a common enemy, namely the Israeli occupation, and believed that the solution lies in the return of the revolutionary spirit and national unity.

Regarding the American position, he said that the United States is sponsoring the Israeli rebellion and providing it with diplomatic and political cover. He emphasized that Israel can only be deterred through a clear and firm Arab stance that restores balance in the region and forces Washington to review its priorities and interests.