Al-Sharaa says Syria is working toward security deal with Israel
Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa said Damascus is working toward a security agreement with Israel. Al-Sharaa outlined Syria's broader security approach, which also addresses relations with Lebanon. The comments come as Damascus seeks to define its post-conflict security posture in the region.
Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa said Damascus is working toward a security agreement with Israel, as he outlined the broader security approach his government is pursuing in the region. Al-Sharaa's remarks addressed Syria's posture toward both Israel and Lebanon.
According to al-Sharaa, Damascus views a formal security arrangement with Israel as part of a wider effort to stabilize Syria's borders and reduce the risk of renewed conflict. He also referenced coordination with Lebanon on shared security concerns, without detailing specific terms of any prospective agreement.
The remarks reflect Syria's continued efforts to redefine its foreign and security policy since the change of government in Damascus. No timeline for a formal agreement with Israel has been given, and officials on both sides have not confirmed the scope of ongoing talks.
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