Israel’s Netanyahu says deal with Syria possible but demands buffer zone

Al JazeeraCenterEN 2 min read 100% complete by Caolán MageeDecember 2, 2025 at 04:18 PM

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In December 2025, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu stated that an agreement with Syria is possible, amid US-led efforts for a non-aggression pact. Netanyahu specified that Syria must establish a demilitarized buffer zone from Damascus to Jabal al-Sheikh, an area Israel currently occupies. His comments followed President Trump's expression of wanting improved relations between the two countries. Talks have been ongoing for months with little progress. Syria does not formally recognize Israel, which has expanded its occupation of Syrian territory since the fall of Bashar al-Assad in December 2024, seizing areas including Jabal al-Sheikh. Israel has repeatedly attacked Syria in the past year, most recently killing 13 people in Beit Jinn.

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Key Player Opposition Context

Jabal al-Sheikh 40% Damascus ×250% United States 60% Syria ×470% Israel ×370% Benjamin Netanyahu ×280%

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israel-syria agreement 90% buffer zone 80% demilitarized zone 70% netanyahu 70% syrian territory 60% jabal al-sheikh 50% golan heights 50% non-aggression pact 40%

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90%

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Syria

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