Overview
- At the Doha Forum, President Ahmed al‑Sharaa said negotiations are under way and the United States is directly involved.
- He accused Israel of “fighting ghosts,” demanded a return to pre‑December 8, 2024 lines, and insisted on the 1974 disengagement accord.
- Israeli officials say the seizure was a pre‑emptive security move and indicate IDF forces will remain in the positions taken a year ago.
- Israeli operations have continued, including a late‑November raid in Beit Jin that killed at least 13 people and involved detentions.
- President Donald Trump recently urged Israel not to interfere in Syria’s affairs, but there has been no reported breakthrough in talks.