Syrian Foreign Minister: We Want a Comprehensive Security Agreement with Israel, Under Certain Conditions
Syrian Foreign Minister Asaad al-Shibani to the Euronews website: We want a comprehensive security agreement with Israel, it must stop actions that undermine our stability, withdraw all soldiers, and return to the 1974 Separation of…
Assessment
Syria's foreign minister is signaling a willingness to formalize security arrangements with Israel, but the offer comes with clear preconditions: a full Israeli withdrawal and a return to the 1974 disengagement agreement. This is a significant shift in tone from the Assad government, which has long refused direct engagement. The key question is whether this is a genuine diplomatic opening or a tactical move to pressure Israel internationally. The ball is now in Israel's court to respond, and the response will shape the trajectory of bilateral relations.