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Netanyahu and Syrian Leader Set for Historic Summit

7/9/2025

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In a groundbreaking move, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will meet Syrian interim President Ahmed al-Sharaa in Washington, D.C., in September 2025. This pivotal summit aims to forge a security agreement that could pave the way for normalized relations between Israel and Syria, particularly in light of recent U.S. sanctions relief and the aftermath of the Assad regime's collapse, with the Golan Heights looming large in discussions.

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In a groundbreaking move, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will meet Syrian interim President Ahmed al-Sharaa in Washington, D.C., in September 2025. This pivotal summit aims to forge a security agreement that could pave the way for normalized relations between Israel and Syria, particularly in light of recent U.S. sanctions relief and the aftermath of the Assad regime's collapse, with the Golan Heights looming large in discussions.