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Netanyahu Denies Claims of Rejected Syria Security Deal

12/9/2025

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The Prime Minister's Office denied claims that Benjamin Netanyahu, Israel's prime minister, refused to sign a security agreement with Syria at UN General Assembly, labeling the reports fake news and noting discussions under U.S. mediation produced no agreement.
An Arab news report claimed a deal had been prepared, with Netanyahu backing out.
Israel seeks a humanitarian corridor into Sweida, which Syria rejected, stalling negotiations over a demilitarized zone amid violence.

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The Prime Minister's Office denied claims that Benjamin Netanyahu, Israel's prime minister, refused to sign a security agreement with Syria at UN General Assembly, labeling the reports fake news and noting discussions under U.S. mediation produced no agreement.
An Arab news report claimed a deal had been prepared, with Netanyahu backing out.
Israel seeks a humanitarian corridor into Sweida, which Syria rejected, stalling negotiations over a demilitarized zone amid violence.