Summary
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has said that an agreement with Syria is possible, provided Syria creates a demilitarized buffer zone. Talks between Israel and Syria for a security agreement have been ongoing, but little progress has been made recently. The United States is trying to help both countries reach a peaceful understanding.
Key Facts
- Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu suggests a deal with Syria on condition of a demilitarized zone.
- This zone would stretch from Damascus to Jabal al-Sheikh, an area currently held by Israel.
- Talks have been ongoing without significant progress.
- Syrian recognition of Israel remains unestablished.
- Israel took the Golan Heights from Syria in 1967 and expanded its hold in recent years.
- The US supports Syria’s new President Ahmed al-Sharaa to ensure peace and unity in Syria.
- President Trump has been supportive of a peaceful relationship between Syria and Israel.
- Israel wants to keep a flight path open through Syria to Iran for potential future military use.
