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damascus, syria/" class="auto-internal-link">syria (North Press) – An Israeli official stated on Wednesday that negotiations with Syria’s transitional administration are ongoing and nearing completion, stressing that Israel does not backing any calls for secession within Syria. Speaking to the Saudi news channel Al Arabiya, the official described the emerging agreement as similar to the 1974 disengagement accord, with minor adjustments, including a joint Israeli-syrian/" class="auto-internal-link">syrian-American monitoring mechanism at key points, such as Mount Hermon in southern Syria. The source added that Israel has communicated to both the U.
S. and Syria its opposition to separatist movements within the country. Addressing latest U. S. concerns over developments in Suwayda Governorate, southern Syria, the official clarified that Tel Aviv has no ties to Druze leader Hikmat al-Hajri or other local figures.
He also noted that the proposal for a relief corridor from Israel to Suwayda is not under discussion, explaining that any such corridor under the American plan would originate from Damascus. The unnamed Israeli official further indicated that the Syrian transitional administration has assured Washington it will protect the Druze population and ensure Suwayda receives adequate resources, employment opportunities, and public sector salaries. as per the official, the U. S. has informed Israel that the southern Syria file and relations with Damascus must be resolved before the start of next year.
In fact, both sides have agreed to establish a joint Syrian-American-Israeli security committee to monitor developments and manage issues along the Syrian-Israeli border. Reporting by Abdulsalam Khoja Editing by Jwan Shekaki