Will Syria and Israel Reach a Security Deal? (The Soufan Center)

Rumors persist that a potential security agreement is nearing finalization between Israel and Syria, although details remain unclear. Even as the details remain somewhat opaque, any potential agreement would be circumscribed, dealing with territory that Israel has seized and occupied since December and not extending to any broader territorial issues. What happens in Syria will impact the balance of power in the ongoing conflict between Israel and Iran. It is almost certain that the Islamic State in Syria will seek to capitalize upon any deal, painting al-Sharaa as an Israeli and American stooge and denigrating him in the group’s propaganda.

Will Syria and Israel Reach a Security Deal? – The Soufan Center