Approaching Syria-Israeli security agreement may only be days in the making, according to Syria's president
In a significant development, Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa has announced ongoing negotiations with Israel regarding a potential security pact. The proposed agreement, as reported, includes a detailed map of the proposed security zones stretching from Damascus to the Israeli border.
According to President Sharaa, the security pact is a necessity for the region. He emphasised that the agreement would respect Syria's airspace and territorial unity, and would be monitored by the United Nations.
The official position of the Syrian government is that these talks are limited to security measures aimed at gradually restoring the 1974 disengagement agreement, including reestablishing the demilitarized zone and Syrian sovereignty over the Golan Heights area. However, it remains unclear to what extent Syria will accept all Israeli demands, such as Israeli security control in southern Syria and a humanitarian corridor, as negotiations continue under US mediation.
President Sharaa clarified that a normalization or peace deal with Israel are not on the table at this time. He also stated that there is no pressure from Washington on Damascus to reach a deal with Israel.
On Tuesday, Israel presented a comprehensive and detailed proposal for a new security agreement to the Syrian government. The details of this proposal have not been disclosed, but President Sharaa's announcement suggests that negotiations are progressing.
If successful, President Sharaa indicated that the security pact could lead to additional agreements. This potential development comes at a time when the Middle East is witnessing a series of political shifts, and the prospect of a security pact between Syria and Israel could have far-reaching implications for the region.
As these negotiations continue, the international community will be closely watching to see how these talks unfold and what the final outcome might be.
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