Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced on Sunday, September 21, 2025, that while there’s been some movement towards a security agreement with Syria, a full deal remains a distant prospect. He emphasized that the recent decisive victories against Hezbollah in Lebanon have created a window of opportunity for peace with Israel’s northern neighbors.
During a Cabinet meeting, Netanyahu stated, “We are engaged in discussions with the Syrians, and we are seeing some progress, but there is still a significant journey ahead.” He underlined that these talks, along with ongoing communications with Lebanon, would not have been feasible without Israel’s strong military successes in the northern region.
Meanwhile, on Wednesday, September 17, 2025, Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa expressed optimism, suggesting that the current negotiations with Israel for a security pact could yield results in the coming days. President al-Sharaa stressed the critical importance of such a pact, affirming that it must guarantee respect for Syria’s airspace and territorial integrity, with monitoring by the United Nations.
The core objective of these discussions for Syria is to secure a definitive end to Israeli airstrikes and the complete withdrawal of Israeli troops currently positioned in southern Syria.