Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Syrian leader Mohamed al-Julani are reportedly close to signing a peace agreement, with mediation by former U.S. President Donald Trump. Israeli media outlet Maariv described the development as unexpected but confirmed the nearing agreement. Trump’s envoy to Syria, Tom Barak, also affirmed the progress toward the deal. A White House spokeswoman indicated that this marks the dawn of a new era, with expectations that some Arab and Gulf countries may join the Abraham Accords. Israeli officials have suggested that negotiations with Syria are at a more advanced stage than publicly known.