Damascus says no humanitarian corridors, aid only through capital

By Saad al-Yaziji

DAMASCUS, Syria (North Press) – A Syrian government source said on Wednesday that no humanitarian corridors will be established across borders, stressing that aid delivery will take place exclusively through state institutions in Damascus, according to the state-run SANA agency.

The remarks come amid reports of U.S. mediation efforts to reach an agreement between Damascus and Tel Aviv over opening a humanitarian passage linking Israel to the southern governorate of Suwayda, where residents face mounting humanitarian needs.

The government source insisted that the state remains the sole channel for international relief, “to ensure safe and organized access to all entitled beneficiaries, including in Suwayda and other provinces.”

The official added that Damascus had granted the necessary approvals and facilities to United Nations agencies to carry out humanitarian operations, while Syrian relief convoys continue to operate on a regular basis. “This reflects Syria’s commitment to securing humanitarian requirements in cooperation with its international partners,” the source said.

The Autonomous Administration of North and East Syria (AANES), which coordinates closely with UN agencies in the northeast, has repeatedly called for impartial and effective humanitarian access across all Syrian regions. In areas it governs, aid distribution is organized in coordination with the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF), which continue to secure large parts of the northeast against both ISIS remnants and cross-border threats.