Syrian delegation joins US-mediated negotiations with Israel: Media

Syrian media said Monday that a government delegation is taking part in a new round of negotiations with Israel, in coordination and mediation by the US, Anadolu reports. A government source told the Syrian Arab News Agency (SANA) that the delegation is headed by Foreign Minister Asaad al-Shaibani and intelligence chief Hussein al-Salama. “The resumption of talks reaffirms Syria’s firm commitment to restoring its non-negotiable national rights,” the source said. He said the talks are primarily focused on reactivating the 1974 Disengagement Agreement “to ensure the withdrawal of Israeli forces to the lines in place prior to Dec. 8, 2024.” “This will take place within a reciprocal security agreement that prioritizes full Syrian sovereignty and guarantees the prevention of any […]