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Trump pushes Israel to embrace Sharaa, forcing Israel to reassess Syria doctrine - analysis

US President Donald Trump’s shift forces Israel to confront a core dilemma: Are its raids neutralizing threats in Syria, or nurturing new ones?

US President Donald Trump meets Syrian counterpart Ahmed al-Sharaa in the White House, Washington, DC, November 10, 2025
A view of the runway at the Mezzeh military airbase along with several hangars, at southwest of Damascus, Syria, November 4, 2025

Israel ‘trying to drag’ Syria into a conflict, senior regime official claims - report

A person holds up an image of Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa during a protest in support of Syrian territorial unity and against division, in Damascus, Syria, November 28, 2025.

Sharaa's general intelligence behind attack on IDF in Syria's south, Druze in east - report

IDF troops of the 55th Brigade operate in Beit Jen, southern Syria. November 28, 2025.

WATCH: IDF kills, arrests al-Jamaa al-Islamiya terrorists in southern Syria, six reservists wounded


Power-sharing in Syria would lead to Israeli security stability - opinion

An inclusive, power-shared Syria offers Israel security, stability, and the chance for peace. Supporting this transformation could reshape the region.

SYRIAN PRESIDENT Ahmed al-Sharaa’s government appears committed to preserving sectarian agendas, both internally and regionally, the writer argues.

Sharaa claims Syria is negotiating with Israel, demands 'return to Dec. 8 borders'

"We are engaged in direct negotiations with Israel, and we have gone a good distance on the way to reach an agreement," Syrian President al-Sharaa said to The Washington Post.

 Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa, with a map of the Middle East (Illustrative).

Trump aims for Middle East recalibration with Syria, Saudi Arabia at the center - analysis

US President Donald Trump met Syrian and Saudi Arabian leaders, two key players in his plan for peace in the Middle East.

Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa meets with U.S. President Donald Trump and Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed Bin Salman in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia/

'Israel's policy runs counter to the world, we are committed to dialogue,' Syria's Sharaa at UNGA

Sharaa, who became the first Syrian leader to go on the podium of the UNGA since 1967, reiterated his pleas for the lifting of sanctions on Syria.

Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa addresses the 80th United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) at the UN headquarters in New York, US, September 24, 2025.

Prime Minister Netanyahu confirms security negotiations with Syria

The conclusion of the negotiations involves ensuring Israel's interests, which include the demilitarization of southwestern Syria.

 Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa, with a map of the Middle East (Illustrative).

Syria, Israel near 'de-escalation' pact, US envoy says

Syria and Israel are in talks to reach an agreement that Damascus hopes will secure a halt to Israeli airstrikes and the withdrawal of Israeli troops who have pushed into southern Syria.

U.S. Ambassador to Turkey and U.S. special envoy for Syria Thomas Barrack speaks after meeting with Lebanese President Joseph Aoun (not pictured) at the presidential palace in Baabda, Lebanon August 26, 2025.

IDF intercepts Houthi missile, IDF confirms the death of four soldiers in Gaza

Haredi protesters against IDF draft block roads in Bnei Brak • Israel and Syria look to sign security pact • Drone hits building in Eilat after sirens

Protesters, mainly Houthi supporters, demonstrate to show support to Palestinians in Gaza at Sabeen Square in Sanaa, Yemen August 29, 2025.

Israel reportedly paying Druze fighters in Syria as it inches toward security deal

Negotiators are following a phased process modeled on deals Israel reached with Egypt, which paved the way for landmark normalization.

 U.S. President Donald Trump meets with Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, in this handout released on May 14, 2025.

Sharaa claims 'chances are high' Syria will reach security agreement with Israel

The Syrian president said that Syria is at an advanced stage in reaching an agreement

 Leader of new Syrian administration, Ahmed al Sharaa and Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan (not seen) watch the view of Damascus on Mount Qasioun following their meeting in Damascus, Syria on December 22, 2024

Sharaa or al-Julani? IDF still suspicious of Syrian leader after Sweida massacre - analysis

IDF sources view the two names symbolically, likening them to a "Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde" duality, suggesting a true internal struggle within Syria's leader and his shifting alliances.

From Islamist rebel chief to statesman, embraced by major world leaders, Syria's interim President Ahmed al-Sharaa has undergone a stunning transformation in just six months since ousting longtime strongman Bashar al-Assad.

Syrian, Israeli officials discuss de-escalation in Paris meeting, US envoy says

"Our goal was dialog and de-escalation, and we accomplished precisely that," Barrack said in a statement on social media website X.

 Druze residents protest near the Israeli-Syrian border fence in solidarity with their community in Syria, July 16, 2025.