Overview

• Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa said talks with Israel are in an advanced phase to renew the ceasefire and anchor a security deal referencing the 1974 line.
• U.S. officials are working to broker a preliminary understanding before the UN General Assembly, with reports suggesting a potential September 25 announcement as al-Sharaa and Benjamin Netanyahu travel to New York.
• Syria’s foreign minister recently met an Israeli delegation in Paris reportedly led by Ron Dermer, with discussions on border de-escalation, non-interference, and monitoring in the Druze Mountain area.
• Israeli sources say any arrangement must update past accords to reflect current threats, including possible mutual demilitarization and concrete protections for Syria’s Druze community.
• Tensions continue on the ground as Damascus denounces a new Israeli operation near the capital and alleges Israeli violations of the 1974 Disengagement Agreement through posts in demilitarised zones.