Syrian interim government president Ahmad Sharaa told Al Jazeera on the 26th that Syria seeks a security agreement with Israel provided it does not infringe on Syrian sovereignty over the Golan Heights. He said Syria intends to avoid being drawn into conflict with Israel and that a security agreement would lay the groundwork for a broader, comprehensive settlement.

2026-07-27

Syrian interim government president Ahmad Sharaa told Al Jazeera on the 26th that Syria seeks a security agreement with Israel provided it does not infringe on Syrian sovereignty over the Golan Heights. He said Syria intends to avoid being drawn into conflict with Israel and that a security agreement would lay the groundwork for a broader, comprehensive settlement.