Syria and Israel Nearing De-escalation Agreement Under US Auspices.

The US envoy to Syria, Tom Barak, announced that negotiations between Syria and Israel have made progress towards reaching a de-escalation agreement aimed at halting Israeli attacks on Syrian territory. Barak stated in comments to reporters on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly meetings that the agreement represents a first step towards a broader security understanding between the two sides. He noted that the Jewish holiday has delayed some details of the talks.

According to the US envoy, the agreement stipulates Israel’s commitment to cease aerial attacks in exchange for Damascus’s pledge not to transfer heavy equipment or machinery to the border areas. He emphasized that both parties are approaching the negotiations with “good faith.”

Syrian President Ahmad Al-Shara’ confirmed that his country is ready to discuss Israeli security concerns, stressing that Damascus does not desire a military confrontation and seeks de-escalation. Al-Shara’ added that Syria has reached advanced stages in discussing the agreement based on the 1974 understanding and that the priority now is to avoid war and engage in a phase of reconstruction.

Al-Shara’ linked the possibility of building a future relationship with Israel to the anticipated security agreement, noting that developments in Gaza are casting a shadow over the Syrian street and affecting public sentiment.

The negotiations remain under follow-up, with US expectations of announcing the results in the coming days.