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Syria Seeks Normalization with Israel Amid Changing Stance

4/1/2026

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Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa said Syria seeks to normalize relations with Israel but Israel changed its stance at the last moment.
The remarks came during a visit to the United Kingdom at Chatham House in London.
He noted Iranian involvement in Syria, saying Syria has no issues with Iran in Tehran but does in Damascus.
Al-Sharaa said Syria prefers negotiations over conflict and will stay out of wars unless attacked.

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Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa said Syria seeks to normalize relations with Israel but Israel changed its stance at the last moment.
The remarks came during a visit to the United Kingdom at Chatham House in London.
He noted Iranian involvement in Syria, saying Syria has no issues with Iran in Tehran but does in Damascus.
Al-Sharaa said Syria prefers negotiations over conflict and will stay out of wars unless attacked.