US Envoy Says Israel and Syria Hold Good-Faith Security Talks

U.S. envoy to Syria Tom Barrack said Israel and Syria are engaged in good-faith negotiations on a possible security agreement, according to remarks published by Axios. While both governments share what Barrack called a “mutual intent and desire” to reach an understanding, he stressed that the talks remain at an early stage and are nowhere near the point of a signed deal. Barrack, who has been mediating between the two sides, added that extensive work is still required and cautioned against expectations of a rapid breakthrough. Regional observers noted that concluding an agreement by the end of September would be unprecedented for Middle East diplomacy, underscoring the cautious tone of the envoy’s assessment.