It isn’t clear if he’s predicting that tensions will cause a war, or saying Syria plans to start one. From Fox News:

A Syrian politician said that he expects his country to go to war with Israel at some point this summer, according to a report in the London Telegraph.

The comments by Mohammad al Habash to Al Jazeera highlight tensions between Israel and Syria as both sides are reportedly building up their military presence along their border despite calls by Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert for peace.

The Israeli army is currently taking part in military wargames along the border while Syria is bolstering its presence with anti-tank and -aircraft weapons and missiles, according to Israeli intelligence officials.