Negotiations between Israel and Syria are underway, focusing on a potential security pact. Israel requires assurances for its interests, emphasizing the demilitarization of southwestern Syria and the security of the Druze community. Talks, prompted by U.S. pressure, aim to address recent Israeli land seizures.
Syria seeks to reverse these territorial changes yet recognizes that a full peace deal with Israel is not currently achievable. Despite progress in the discussions, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu stated that an agreement remains distant. The countries have a long-standing history of conflict, having technically been at war since 1948.
The conflict has seen heightened tensions, especially after Israel's military actions against Syrian forces. Israel has conducted numerous