Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa told Al Jazeera that a security agreement with Israel is in the works. He said that if the agreement succeeds and Israel commits to the security side, it could pave the way for a second stage of talks on comprehensive peace, without Syria relinquishing its claim to the Golan Heights.
Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa told Al Jazeera on Monday that a security agreement with Israel is under discussion, and that its success could lead to normalization and a second stage of talks on comprehensive peace. Al-Sharaa reiterated that Syria would not concede its claim to the Golan Heights as part of any agreement. The interview is the latest in a series of public statements by al-Sharaa signaling openness to a diplomatic arrangement with Israel, while maintaining Syria's territorial demands. No official confirmation has been issued by the Israeli government.
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