Syria, Israel Discuss Security Deal for 1974 Borders

Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa has stated that Damascus is currently in discussions with Israel over a new security agreement. The proposed deal would guarantee Israel's withdrawal to the 1974 borders, which are the lines established by the Israeli-Syrian disengagement agreement following the 1973 Yom Kippur War. This marks a significant diplomatic development, as direct talks between the two nations have been rare and largely frozen for years. The statement suggests a potential shift in the long-standing conflict over the occupied Golan Heights.