Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has expressed interest in exploring opportunities in Syria, highlighting that Iran is no longer a factor and suggesting that peace between Syria and Israel could enhance regional stability and security. Netanyahu and Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa are expected to meet in Washington, D.C., ahead of the UN General Assembly in September, where they plan to sign a U.S.-brokered security agreement under the patronage of President Donald Trump. This development is viewed as a potential step toward normalization and peace between the two countries. Concurrently, Syrian President al-Sharaa is undertaking his first official visit to Azerbaijan, where he met with President Ilham Aliyev. Discussions included Azerbaijan’s state oil company SOCAR signing a memorandum of understanding with Syria to supply natural gas via Turkey, addressing Syria’s energy shortages. Additionally, Israeli and Syrian officials reportedly held direct talks in Baku concerning newly occupied areas in Syria since December 2024, indicating active coordination between the two nations amid ongoing diplomatic efforts.