Syrian President Gives Signals That Security Agreement With Israel Closes

Syria's president, Ahmad al-Sahara, has announced progress in a possible security agreement with Israel during a meeting with an Arab media delegation. In statements broadcast by Syria TV, Al-Saharaa said there are “advanced conflicts on a possible security agreement between Damascus and Tel Aviv” and that any agreement will [...]
In statements aired by Syria TV, Al-Saharaa said there are <x0) advanced discussions on a possible security agreement between Damascus and Tel Aviv” and that any agreement will be based on the 1974 ceasefire line.
He added that he would not hesitate to take “any decision serving Syria's interests and the” region.
According to the SANA agency, Syrian Foreign Minister Assad al-Shaibani last Tuesday, held talks in Paris with an Israeli delegation for lowering tensions, failing to intervene in Syria's affairs and reach agreements that support regional stability. Discussions also discussed monitoring the ceasefire in the province of Suwayda and reactivating the 1974 agreement.
Talks are being mediated by the US and considered part of diplomatic efforts to strengthen security and stability in Syria, maintaining its unity and territorial integrity.
The 1974 Syrian Liberation Agreement, following the October 1973 war, aims to separate the warring forces and end direct clashes between the two sides. It sets out troop withdrawals and the creation of two main lines -- Alpha and Bravo -- separating Syrian and Israeli military positions, while a buffer zone under the supervision of the UN Monitoring Force (UNDOF) ensures respect for the ceasefire. /Periscope/












