Netanyahu’s call for Syrian buffer zone an “outrageous demand”

On December 3, 2025, Haaretz columnist Gideon Levy criticized Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's call for a buffer zone in Syria. Levy described Netanyahu's demand as an "outrageous demand" that would escalate the conflict. He argued that the only acceptable resolution would be an agreement that respects Syria's complete sovereignty. The columnist believes Netanyahu's proposal is detrimental to achieving lasting peace in the region. The article highlights the disagreement between Levy and Netanyahu regarding the approach to resolving the Syrian conflict.