The meeting would be organized by President Donald Trump so that Israel and Syria sign a security agreement
Meanwhile, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) continues to play a key role in the mediation between Damascus and Jerusalem. Gulf sources told i24NEWS that the Emirates' diplomatic efforts to facilitate rapprochement are being carried out with the explicit knowledge and support of Saudi Arabia, which underscores the importance that the coalition of moderate Arab countries places on regional stability and the reduction of tensions with Israel.
Nevertheless, significant obstacles remain that hinder the immediate conclusion of a comprehensive agreement. One of the main ones is the Israeli position of not withdrawing its military forces from the Golan Heights, territory that Israel has controlled since 1967 and whose sovereignty is claimed by Syria. Israel controls this area as a key security measure in response to ongoing attacks by Islamic terrorist groups such as Hezbollah.
Gulf sources pointed out that, from the Israeli perspective, Al-Sharaa has not yet managed to exercise full control over all armed factions in Syria, particularly in the south of the country, which raises doubts about the viability of a stable and lasting agreement in the area.
This complex context underscores that, although the diplomatic rapprochement between Netanyahu and Al-Sharaa represents an unprecedented breakthrough, the path toward a definitive peace will require deep negotiations. The role of the United States as guarantor of the process, together with the regional support of the Emirates and Saudi Arabia, will be crucial to achieving it.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa will meet in Washington D.C. in September, before the start of the United Nations General Assembly, according to a source close to the Syrian leader who confirmed this to i24NEWS.
This meeting, which will take place at the White House under the direct mediation of U.S. President Donald Trump, would mark a historic milestone in the relations between both countries.
During the meeting, Netanyahu and Al-Sharaa will sign a security agreement that will lay the groundwork for a future peace process and the eventual normalization of diplomatic relations between Syria and Israel. According to the Syrian source, this pact will be the first step toward a broader understanding that could radically change the geopolitical dynamics of the Middle East, a region marked by decades of conflict and mutual distrust.
