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Israel and Syria Negotiate Security Pact Amid Tensions

9/17/2025

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Israel proposed a security agreement with Syria, led by Strategic Affairs Minister Ron Dermer and Syrian Foreign Minister Asaad al-Shaibani in London.
The proposal includes a no-fly zone and a demilitarized zone along the border.
Syria is preparing a counter-offer and withdrawing heavy weapons from the south.
Israel is uniting Druze factions in Sweida, providing arms and salaries amid violence.
US involvement seeks to facilitate the pact, but trust issues persist.

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Israel proposed a security agreement with Syria, led by Strategic Affairs Minister Ron Dermer and Syrian Foreign Minister Asaad al-Shaibani in London.
The proposal includes a no-fly zone and a demilitarized zone along the border.
Syria is preparing a counter-offer and withdrawing heavy weapons from the south.
Israel is uniting Druze factions in Sweida, providing arms and salaries amid violence.
US involvement seeks to facilitate the pact, but trust issues persist.