Syrian Israeli Meeting in London Discusses De-escalation Within Framework of 1974 Agreement By Rizik Alabi / The Media Line [Damascus] The Media Line obtained information that on Wednesday, a meeting took place in London between Syrian Foreign Minister Asaad Al-Shaibani and Israeli Minister Ron Dermer, during which they discussed ways to reduce escalation in […]
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Syrian Israeli Meeting in London Discusses De-escalation Within Framework of 1974 Agreement
By Rizik Alabi / The Media Line
[Damascus] The Media Line obtained information that on Wednesday, a meeting took place in London between Syrian Foreign Minister Asaad Al-Shaibani and Israeli Minister Ron Dermer, during which they discussed ways to reduce escalation in the region within the framework of the 1974 Separation of Forces Agreement.
Syrian diplomatic sources told The Media Line that the Syrian delegation put forward a vision calling for the withdrawal of Israeli forces from territories occupied after December 8, 2024, and the return of the United Nations Disengagement Observer Forces (UNDOF). The sources added that achieving regional security depends on respecting Syria’s sovereignty and independence, with a commitment to ensure border security in return for halting Israeli violations and threats.
In this context, media outlets quoted Syrian President Ahmed Al-Sharaa as saying that a security agreement with Israel is necessary and must respect Syrian airspace and the integrity of its territory. He added that the success of such an agreement could open the door to others, but peace and normalization are not currently under consideration, emphasizing that Washington is not pressuring Damascus to reach an understanding with Israel.
The 1974 Separation of Forces Agreement, signed after the October 1973 war between Syria and Israel, established the separation line along the Golan Heights and deployed international forces to monitor the ceasefire. Despite repeated tensions and limited confrontations over the decades, the agreement remains the main legal and security framework governing relations between the two parties along the border.
The meeting comes at a sensitive time, with the region facing growing tensions alongside Israeli concerns over national security. In recent years, there have been limited clashes along the border, accompanied by exchanges of official statements over sovereignty violations and military threats.
According to information obtained by The Media Line, the meeting follows a series of informal talks aimed at easing military escalation and preventing unintended confrontation. It reflects the parties’ desire to keep diplomatic channels open despite continuing disputes over sovereignty and borders.
Analysts believe that Damascus’ proposal for the withdrawal of Israeli forces from territories occupied after December and the redeployment of UNDOF signals its desire to regain control over certain areas without resorting to military confrontation. By contrast, President al-Sharaa’s statements highlight Damascus’ commitment to the current security agreement as a framework for cooperation, while rejecting any peace or normalization talks at this stage.
The meeting represents an important step in managing tensions between the two countries and emphasizes the importance of diplomatic dialogue as a means to avoid military escalation, especially in a strategically sensitive area. While the details of internal meetings remain closed, initial indicators suggest that security coordination continues as a temporary framework for managing the borders and protecting civilians from any potential escalation.