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Damascus (dpa) — Informed sources in Damascus have revealed that the Syrian government is open to dialogue regarding a potential peace agreement with Israel.
Reconciliation is possible, the sources said, but only under specific conditions – namely, the implementation of international agreements and the return of occupied Syrian territories.
Any peace process would need to be based on the establishment of an independent Palestinian state and Israel’s withdrawal from territories it has occupied since 1967, which includes the Golan Heights, the sources said.
According to a person familiar with the topic, talks between Israel and Syria, via a mediator, have already started. Additional details and an official confirmation are not available at this time.
The reported Syrian demands align with conditions previously set by Saudi Arabia as part of its own normalization framework with Israel. However, the sources noted that Israel has not responded positively to these overtures.
Instead, it is accused of attempting to impose new terms through military pressure and rejecting the foundation of earlier agreements.
Golan Heights remain a key problem
The Golan Heights, seized by Israel in 1967 and unilaterally annexed in 1981, remain a central issue.
The international community continues to recognize the territory occucpied Syrian land.
The recent shift in tone from Damascus could mark a significant change in the region’s political dynamics, though observers remain skeptical about the likelihood of progress.
Following a recent political transition in Syria, Israel has reportedly reinforced its military presence in parts of the Golan Heights and continues to conduct airstrikes across Syrian territory, raising tensions despite signs of possible diplomatic overtures.
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