'Israel', Syria discuss security agreement against Hezbollah, Iran
According to Elad, the prospective agreement includes collaborative intelligence operations and does not fall under the framework of the normalization agreements, reported the Israeli outlet i24NEWS.
As part of the plan, the agreement would reportedly implement new security arrangements along the border in the occupied Syrian Golan. Notably, it includes a declaration recognizing the Shebaa Farms as Syrian territory, a region historically disputed between Lebanon and Syria, while "Israel" continues to occupy it.
In addition to security measures, the proposed agreement considers the possibility of exporting natural gas from "Israel" to Syria. It also includes discussions on water coordination in the Yarmouk River basin, a critical resource for both sides.Since the new government took office in December 2024, Syria has continued to face Israeli airstrikes and attacks. Israeli occupation forces currently control Mount Hermon and large swathes of southern Syria, where frequent incursions are reported amid growing plans to establish military bases in the region.
In response to the Israeli strikes and ongoing violation of Syrian sovereignty, Interim President Ahmad al-Sharaa urged the occupation to end the "tit-for-tat" bombings, claiming Syria and "Israel" have common enemies in the region.
"The era of endless tit-for-tat bombings must end. No nation prospers when its skies are filled with fear. The reality is, we have common enemies, and we can play a major role in regional security," al-Sharaa said, in reference to "Israel", during an interview for the Jewish Journal.
According to a report by Axios, "Israel" is engaging with Syria through at least four communication channels. These include Tzachi Hanegbi, the national security advisor to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu; David Barnea, director of the Mossad; Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar; and ongoing military coordination through the Israeli army.
Al-Sharaa reportedly held a covert meeting with senior Israeli intelligence officials in the United Arab Emirates earlier this year, marking a dramatic departure from Syria's historic rejection and refusal to submit to "Israel".
Moreover, a source cited by i24NEWS reported that the April 13 meeting in Abu Dhabi was mediated by the UAE and attended by top Israeli representatives from the Mossad, National Security Council, and IOF intelligence.
Additionally, previous reports have indicated that Netanyahu is interested in initiating negotiations for a broader security agreement with Syria, which could serve as a preliminary step toward a comprehensive "peace" accord.
Read more: Preliminary US-backed talks underway between 'Israel', Syria: Axios
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