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Syrian President: Peace Deal Tied to Israel's Border Withdrawal

11/13/2025

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Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa said direct negotiations with Israel are ongoing on a new security agreement.
He said a final peace deal hinges on Israel withdrawing to its pre-December 8 borders.
U.S. President Donald Trump and other international partners support that withdrawal stance.
Sharaa stated that over 1,000 airstrikes since December 2024 were expansionist ambitions rather than security-focused.

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Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa said direct negotiations with Israel are ongoing on a new security agreement.
He said a final peace deal hinges on Israel withdrawing to its pre-December 8 borders.
U.S. President Donald Trump and other international partners support that withdrawal stance.
Sharaa stated that over 1,000 airstrikes since December 2024 were expansionist ambitions rather than security-focused.