Syria to Normalize Relations with Israel, Recognize Golan Heights

International Desk

The Ahmad al-Shara-led Syrian government will normalize relations with Israel by the end of 2025 and formally recognize Israel’s annexation of the Golan Heights. This is according to Hebrew media reports.

According to the report, this move is considered a significant shift in the political dynamics of the Middle East.

Two days ago, White House Press Secretary Carolyn Leavitt stated, “In a meeting with President Trump, President al-Shara made a significant request for Syria to join the Abraham Accords.” This announcement suggests that the United States could play a mediating role in improving relations between Syria and Israel.

The Abraham Accords, signed in 2020, marked a historic step in normalizing relations between Israel and several Arab countries. Syria’s potential inclusion could add a new dimension to the region’s peace process. However, this decision may elicit mixed reactions within Syria and at the regional level.

No official statement has yet been issued by the Syrian government on this matter. All eyes will be on this development in the coming days.