Overview

• Transitional president Ahmed Ash-Sharaa said security negotiations with Israel could produce results "in the coming days," according to Reuters.
• He stated that normalization of relations is not on Syria's agenda at this stage.
• He added that Damascus would consider additional agreements only if a security arrangement proves successful.
• He said Washington is not exerting pressure on Syria to reach an agreement.
• TASS, citing Syria TV, reported plans for a third round in London between Syria's foreign minister and Israeli minister Ron Dermer under U.S. auspices to discuss an updated security accord that could replace the 1974 disengagement deal.