Navvar Saban
ON THE RECORD · 4 verbatim quotes · every quote source-verified
“Israel backing [al-Hijri] does not equal American backing. Washington has prioritised an agreement with Damascus while Israel retains its own security demands and relationship.”
Navvar Saban · said date not stated · reported 2026-10-26
Saban explained to Al Jazeera that Washington has prioritized an agreement with Damascus over Israel's own security demands.
“A durable settlement needs credible accountability for what happened in 2025,”
Navvar Saban · said date not stated · reported 2026-10-26
Saban told Al Jazeera that a durable settlement in Suwayda requires credible accountability for what happened in 2025.
“The Druze need to be guaranteed protection of movement, education and security. Neither weakening Hijri, nor restoring government institutions alone will rebuild the trust.”
Navvar Saban · said date not stated · reported 2026-10-26
Saban said the Druze need guarantees of protection for movement, education, and security, and that weakening al-Hijri alone will not rebuild trust.
“[Barrack’s] message was totally clear,”
Navvar Saban · said date not stated · reported 2026-10-26
Saban told Al Jazeera that Barrack's message signaled that Israeli backing for al-Hijri does not mean American backing.