"Joint mechanism will be used to de-escalate militarily, and may pave the road for an eventual security agreement. Israel and Syria have agreed to set up a joint mechanism to be used for sharing intelligence and coordinating military de-escalation under United States supervision, according to a statement released by the three countries. The dedicated communication cell, as Tuesday's statement describes the mechanism, will also facilitate diplomatic engagement and commercial opportunities."
"Israel and Syria have been in intermittent talks over the last year in an attempt to find a security agreement that would stop Israel's repeated attacks on its north-eastern neighbour. The latest statement comes after meetings held between Israeli and Syrian officials, including the Syrian foreign minister, in Paris on Monday and Tuesday, as the US attempts to get the negotiations back on track."
"However, a Syrian official, speaking on condition of anonymity, told the Reuters news agency that it would be impossible to move forward on strategic files with Israel without a clear and enforceable timeline for the withdrawal of Israeli troops from Syrian territory seized since the December 2024 overthrow of former President Bashar al-Assad. The official added that the talks ended with an initiative to suspend all Israeli military activity against Syria, something that has not been confirmed from the Israeli side."
Israel and Syria agreed to establish a US-supervised joint mechanism to share intelligence and coordinate military de-escalation. A dedicated communication cell will facilitate diplomatic engagement and commercial opportunities. Negotiations resumed after meetings in Paris between Israeli and Syrian officials, aimed at securing an agreement to halt repeated Israeli attacks on Syria's north-eastern areas. The mechanism will serve as a platform to address disputes quickly and prevent misunderstandings. A Syrian official said strategic progress requires a clear, enforceable timeline for withdrawal of Israeli troops seized since the December 2024 overthrow of Bashar al-Assad. Syrian sources reported an initiative to suspend Israeli military activity, unconfirmed by Israel.
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