المبعوث الأمريكي: سورية وإسرائيل بعيدتان عن الاتفاق

American envoy Tom Barrack revealed that Israel and Syria are far from reaching a security agreement, but they are having discussions with sincere intentions. Barrack told the American website "Axios" that the two countries have mutual intent and desire, but for now, there is still more work to be done. He added that constructive dialogue between these two nations is the gateway to a long-term understanding that will serve as a foundation for stability and prosperity in the region.

Syrian President Ahmad al-Shara announced that the Syrian and Israeli delegations are making progress in talks to develop a bilateral security agreement.

During a press meeting yesterday (Sunday), he stated that there is progress towards bilateral agreements, emphasizing that he "will not hesitate to make any agreement or decision that serves the interests of the country."

He reported that the agreement being discussed will be based on returning to the line of separation between Israeli and Syrian forces in the occupied Syrian Golan Heights, which was established in 1974.

He highlighted the importance of economic integration among Middle Eastern countries, asserting that he will not hesitate to accept any decision or agree to any agreement that serves the interests of Syria and the region, according to local media reports.

It is noteworthy that Syrian Foreign Minister Asaad al-Shibani held talks in Paris on August 20 with Israeli Strategic Planning Minister Ron Dermer. This meeting came as a result of American mediation, and the two sides discussed joint measures to reduce tension in the Sweida Governorate and enhance stability in southern Syria, emphasizing the need to establish a clear mechanism to resume the 1974 agreement on disengagement between Israeli and Syrian forces in the Golan Heights.