Will Syria normalise relations with Israel?
Summary
After nearly 14 years of conflict, Syria is exploring the possibility of improving relations with Israel. Reports indicate that Syria and Israel have begun talks to potentially normalize ties, with the United Arab Emirates helping facilitate communication.Key Facts
- Syria and Israel have been in conflict since the 1948 Arab-Israeli war.
- Recent talks between Syria and Israel were reported by Israeli media, with the United Arab Emirates as a communication link.
- An agreement between Syria and Israel could be part of the Abraham Accords, a series of pacts brokered in 2020 to establish relations between Israel and several Arab states.
- The Golan Heights, a region occupied by Israel since 1967, is a major point of contention.
- Israel's Defense Minister stated that Israel insists on holding the Golan Heights in any deal.
- Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu declared a previous ceasefire agreement void when Syria's former president fled.
- Syria's current leadership expressed openness to peace talks and maintaining a previous ceasefire from 1974.
- Israeli officials showed willingness to consider a deal with Syria, and US Special Envoy Tom Barrack was reportedly asked to assist in negotiations.
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