US EditionIsrael Signals Openness To Syria Deal But Insists On Strict Security Guarantees
- On Tuesday, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said a deal is possible if Syria creates a demilitarised buffer zone from Damascus to Jabal al-Sheikh after his visit to wounded Israeli soldiers last week.
- The Trump administration has been trying to broker a non‑aggression pact between Israel and Syria for months, but talks stalled in recent weeks over Netanyahu's refusal to withdraw and demands like an aerial corridor to Iran.
- An Israeli raid last Friday killed 13 people in Beit Jinn, with Syrian media reporting civilians among the dead while Israel targeted Jama'a Islamiya militants; strikes also hit Damascus and Swaida.
- Following Trump's praise, the two leaders spoke by phone; Netanyahu said Israel holds areas to ensure citizens' security, and an agreement with Syria is possible with goodwill.
- The disputed status of the Golan Heights and an area of separation complicate settlement, as Israel has held Syrian territory since late 2024 and Syria does not formally recognise Israel, with most countries rejecting Israel's claim over the roughly 235-square-kilometre buffer.
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According to Israel's Prime Minister, Syria must establish a buffer zone from Damascus to the Hermon mountain massif.
Israel open to Syria deal but demands 'demilitarized buffer zone'
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Tuesday that while his government is open to a security deal with Syria, he demands that the Jewish state’s northern neighbor establish a “demilitarized buffer zone” between Damascus and the Israeli-controlled area surrounding Mount Hermon. “We hold these territories to ensure the security of the citizens of Israel, and that is what obligates us,” he said in a statement. “In a good spirit and und…
Israel wants new buffer zone between Syrian areas it occupies and Damascus
Benjamin Netanyahu demands Syria establish a "demilitarised zone" between the border with the Israeli-annexed Golan Heights and capital Damascus, as part of any possible peace deal with the new Syrian government.
Twenty-four hours after speaking on the phone with Donald Trump, Benjamin Netanyahu changed his speech on Syria and admitted for the first time that “an agreement is possible.” A week ago the Israelis conducted an operation in Beit Jinn, south of Damascus, in which 13 people were killed, and the US president asked his ally during Monday’s conversation not to destabilize Syria and open a “strong and sincere dialogue with Damascus.” The Israeli le…
Israel Signals Openness To Syria Deal But Insists On Strict Security Guarantees
by Emmitt Barry, Worthy News Washington D.C. Bureau Chief (Worthy News) – Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Tuesday that Israel is prepared to reach a diplomatic arrangement with Syria’s new regime, but only under conditions that firmly protect Israel’s security and prevent the rise of new threats along its northern border. Netanyahu delivered the remarks during a visit to Sheba-Tel Hashomer Medical Center, where he met with reserve troops …
Israel Says it’s Open to Peace Deal With Syria if Strict Security Conditions Are Met, Wants Buffer Zone Created
Already a subscriber? Make sure to log into your account before viewing this content. You can access your account by hitting the “login” button on the top right corner. Still unable to see the content after signing in? Make sure your card on file is up-to-date. Israel has signaled that they are open to reaching a peace agreement with Syria, but only under strict security conditions that include the establishment of a demilitarized buffer zo…
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