President Ahmed al-Sharaa: Syria seeking security deal with Israel
Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa announced that his government is pursuing a security agreement with Israel to foster regional stability. He emphasized that this move would not compromise Syria's claim to the Golan Heights.
Why it matters
A potential security deal between Syria and Israel would represent a major shift in Middle Eastern geopolitics following the collapse of the previous regime.
In an exclusive interview with Al Jazeera, Ahmed al-Sharaa discusses regional security, Lebanon’s crisis and domestic challenges.
x whatsapp-stroke copylink google Add Al Jazeera on Google info Al-Sharaa's interview with Al Jazeera revealed details on a potential security deal with Israel [Screengrab/Al Jazeera] By Al Jazeera Staff Published On 26 Jul 2026 26 Jul 2026 Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa has revealed that Damascus is actively working to reach a security agreement with Israel with the participation of several countries.
Speaking in an exclusive interview on Al Jazeera’s Al Muqabala programme, the full interview, to be broadcast at 19:00 GMT, al-Sharaa said he hopes the deal with Israel could serve as a gateway to a comprehensive peace.
He also assured that such an agreement would not compromise Syria’s right to the occupied Golan Heights, which Israel has illegally occupied since 1973.
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