TEL AVIV: Israel and Syria are continuing security discussions that could lead to a peace agreement between the two nations. However, a significant challenge has emerged in the talks, two sources familiar with the details reported to Israeli media.
The administration of Al-Sharaa has made it clear that under any agreement, Israel will not be permitted to operate or strike targets within Syrian territory. Israel, on the other hand, insists on retaining the ability to address security threats, particularly in scenarios where, as demanded by the Damascus administration, Israel withdraws from the buffer zones. Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar, who in recent months described the Syrian president as a “terrorist in disguise” and warned against falling for his charm, stated that “Israel is interested in expanding the circle of the Abraham Accords.” He
