A Syrian diplomatic source told state news agency SANA that a senior Syrian delegation led by the foreign minister and intelligence chiefs met with Israeli counterparts in Jordan on Sunday. The talks focused on de-escalation, halting Israeli strikes, and renewing security negotiations. Damascus demanded an Israeli withdrawal to the lines of December 8, 2024, and full implementation of the 1974 disengagement agreement, reaffirming its claim to the Golan Heights.
A Syrian diplomatic source told state news agency SANA that the Syrian delegation in Sunday's meeting in Jordan demanded an Israeli withdrawal to the lines of December 8, 2024, full implementation of the 1974 disengagement agreement, and respect for Syria's sovereignty and right to rebuild its military and choose its alliances. The source said the delegation was led by Foreign Minister Asaad al-Shaibani and included the heads of general and military intelligence, with US mediators present. The discussions also covered de-escalation, halting Israeli strikes, and renewing security negotiations, as well as regional stability including efforts to reduce Turkey-Israel tensions.
The meeting was first reported on Sunday at 18:01 Jerusalem by i24NEWS and journalist Barak Ravid (N12), who said Mossad Director Roman Gofman met the Syrian foreign minister. A source described the meeting as 'good.' Sky News Arabic later reported an agreement to establish a Syrian-Turkish-Israeli security committee under American-Jordanian supervision, and a Western report cited by analyst Yair Goldblatt specified a coordination room based in Jordan. Syria's Foreign Ministry then confirmed the meeting, stating it focused on de-escalation and renewing a security channel. The new SANA details add Damascus's specific territorial and sovereignty demands, marking the first public articulation of Syria's negotiating position.
The Zioneer reported in June that the Trump administration was pressing Israel and Syria to resume security talks, with Damascus demanding a return to the 1974 border lines. Syrian President Ahmad al-Sharaa told Al Jazeera in July that he was pursuing a security agreement with Israel while maintaining claims to the Golan Heights. Earlier this month, Israel and Syria agreed to restore the security status quo after a crisis over Syrian plans to host Turkish forces near Aleppo, as The Zioneer reported.
It remains unclear how Israel will respond to the Syrian demands. No official Israeli statement on the meeting or the demands has been issued. The talks are understood to be ongoing, with the US mediating.
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