Syria’s Foreign Minister Asaad al-Shaibani has recently become more vocal regarding Israel, signaling a pragmatic shift in Damascus’s approach toward negotiations, particularly concerning Israel’s occupation of certain areas and the Golan Heights. Following a trilateral meeting with the US and Israel in January, Syria is exploring a security agreement while aiming for the return of occupied territories and a halt to Israeli airstrikes. The new Syrian government, under President Ahmed al-Shara’a, has adopted a wait-and-see strategy amid Israeli skepticism. This evolving dynamic could reshape regional relations, especially with Hezbollah, as Syria appears more willing to negotiate.
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