Syrian Foreign Minister Faisal Al-Shaibani called for a comprehensive security agreement with Israel during an interview with Euronews on Wednesday [1].
The proposal seeks to stabilize one of the most volatile borders in the Middle East by restoring a historical diplomatic framework. A formal agreement could potentially reduce military friction and address long-standing territorial disputes between the two nations.
Al-Shaibani said Syria needs a comprehensive security agreement to ensure regional stability [1]. He said a return to the security arrangement established in 1974 is necessary [1]. This framework previously governed the disengagement of forces and maintained a fragile peace along the border for decades.
As part of the proposed agreement, the foreign minister called for the withdrawal of Israeli forces from territories seized since 1974 [1]. The Syrian government views the return to this specific security layout as a necessary step for lasting peace, a move that would require Israel to concede occupied land.
The interview took place in Damascus, where Al-Shaibani outlined the requirements for a new diplomatic era [2]. He said that the restoration of the previous security framework is essential for the withdrawal of forces and the prevention of further escalation [2].
While the foreign minister's call represents a diplomatic overture, the two countries have lacked formal diplomatic ties for years. The request for a return to the 1974 agreement places the burden of movement on the current security posture of the Israeli military [1].
“Syria needs a comprehensive security agreement with Israel”
This diplomatic push signals Syria's desire to leverage the 1974 disengagement framework to regain control over occupied territories. By framing the request as a 'security agreement' rather than a peace treaty, Damascus is attempting to establish a baseline of military stability and territorial restoration before pursuing broader normalization.
