Syria-Israel Negotiations Enter Sensitive Stage Under U.S. Mediation

Negotiations between Syria and Israel have entered a sensitive phase, with direct U.S. involvement, aiming to reach a security agreement that stabilizes the borders and reduces the risk of escalation.

Syrian Foreign Minister Asaad Al-Shaibani held talks in Washington, D.C., described as the first of their kind. The discussions primarily sought Congressional support for lifting sanctions and addressed the broader framework of potential understandings with Israel.

Damascus’ Goals vs. Israeli Concerns

• Syria seeks to restore border conditions to what they were before the fall of the Assad regime and to reactivate the 1974 disengagement agreement.

• Israel, on the other hand, demands a “free sky” policy, allowing unrestricted military movement to counter Iranian influence, reflecting a mix of security interests and complex sovereignty concerns.