{"id":2530627,"date":"2026-01-06T16:24:01","date_gmt":"2026-01-06T21:24:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/israel-and-syria-make-progress-in-security-deal-mediated-by-us\/"},"modified":"2026-01-06T16:29:07","modified_gmt":"2026-01-06T21:29:07","slug":"israel-and-syria-make-progress-in-security-deal-mediated-by-us","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/israel-and-syria-make-progress-in-security-deal-mediated-by-us\/","title":{"rendered":"Israel and Syria make progress in security deal mediated by US"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"float:left\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">22<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fisrael-and-syria-make-progress-in-security-deal-mediated-by-us%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2530627&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><p>Israel and Syria have taken initial steps toward a U.S.-mediated security agreement by agreeing to establish a joint &#8220;fusion mechanism&#8221; &#8211; a dedicated interaction cell to coordinate intelligence sharing, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/ukraines-zelensky-praises-western-response-to-russian-aggression-announces-military-expansion\/\" title=\"Ukraine\u2019s Zelensky Praises Western Response To Russian Aggression, Announces Military Expansion\">military de-escalation<\/a>, diplomatic dialog, and potential commercial ties under U.S. supervision.Delegates met in Paris to negotiate details, and the mechanism is intended to quickly address disputes and prevent misunderstandings. The talks follow increased israeli strikes in Syria after the December 2024 overthrow of Bashar al-Assad; Israel says it seeks to secure its border and protect the Druze minority, while Syria says the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/trump-posts-footage-of-lethal-kinetic-strike-against-narcoterrorists-in-international-waters\/\" title=\"... Posts Footage of &#039;Lethal Kinetic Strike&#039; Against Narcoterrorists in International Waters\">strikes violate<\/a> its sovereignty. The U.S., citing close ties with both leaders, facilitated the negotiations, with President Trump credited by Israel&#8217;s office for helping produce the breakthrough. U.S. envoys including Tom Barrack, Steve Witkoff, and Jared Kushner participated in the talks; the U.S. also proposed a demilitarized economic zone along the border, while Syria demands a cessation of Israeli military activity and withdrawal from occupied areas.  <\/p>\n<p class=\"readmore\">\n    <button onclick=\"showReadMore()\" id=\"readmorebtn\">Read more&#8230;<\/button>\n<\/p>\n<hr id=\"line\">\n<span id=\"more\"><\/p>\n<p><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><\/p>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><span class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-button\"><i class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-icon td-icon-mobile\"><\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><span class=\"tdb-header-search-button-mob dropdown-toggle\" data-toggle=\"dropdown\"><i class=\"tdb-mobile-search-icon td-icon-search\"><\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><span class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-button\"><i class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-icon td-icon-mobile\"><\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<div class=\"tdb-drop-down-search\" aria-labelledby=\"td-header-search-button\">\n<div class=\"tdb-drop-down-search-inner\">\n<form method=\"get\" class=\"tdb-search-form\" action=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/\"><\/form>\n<div class=\"tdb-aj-search\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/#\" role=\"button\" aria-label=\"Search\" class=\"tdb-head-search-btn dropdown-toggle\" data-toggle=\"dropdown\"><i class=\"tdb-search-icon td-icon-search\"><\/i><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<h1 class=\"tdb-title-text\">Israel and Syria make progress in security deal mediated by US<\/h1>\n<div><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-title-line\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<div id=\"Brid_2459664\" class=\"tpd-featured-video bridtv\"><\/div>\n<p><a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/israel\/\">Israel<\/a> and <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/syria\/\">Syria<\/a> have made headway in agreeing on a possible security deal in a negotiation process overseen by the United States, resulting in the creation of a &ldquo;dedicated communication cell.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p>Both nations came to an understanding that involves lasting security and stability arrangements. Delegates from both sides met in Paris on Tuesday to hash out some details of a broader security deal. Their agreement to a new measure represents the first steps toward making that deal.<\/p>\n<div class=\"recommended-stories\">\n<h2>Recommended Stories<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/world\/4408223\/somalia-angered-by-israeli-foreign-minister-unauthorized-incursion-into-somaliland\/\">Somalia angered by Israeli foreign minister&#8217;s &#8216;unauthorized incursion&#8217; into Somaliland<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/world\/4408271\/trump-reimbursement-incentivizes-companies-into-venezuelan-oil-sector\/\">Trump dangles &#8216;reimbursement&#8217; incentive for US companies to unleash Venezuelan oil sector in under 18 months<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/world\/4407983\/us-long-term-involvement-venezuela-real-concern-trump-midterm-elections-byron-york\/\">US long-term involvement in Venezuela &#8216;real concern&#8217; for Trump and midterm elections: Byron York<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"article-paywall\">\n<p>&ldquo;Both Sides have decided to establish a joint fusion mechanism&mdash;a <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3YuVZYV\" >dedicated communication cell&#038;mdash<\/a>;to facilitate immediate and ongoing coordination on their intelligence sharing, military de-escalation, diplomatic engagement, and commercial opportunities under the supervision of the United States,&rdquo; the two parties and sole mediator <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.state.gov\/releases\/office-of-the-spokesperson\/2026\/01\/joint-statement-on-the-trilateral-meeting-between-the-governments-of-the-united-states-of-america-the-state-of-israel-and-the-syrian-arab-republic\/\">said in a joint statement<\/a> released by the State Department.<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;This mechanism will serve as a platform to address any disputes promptly and work to prevent misunderstandings,&rdquo; they added.<\/p>\n<p>The communication line will be used to coordinate security messages, facilitate diplomatic conversations, and explore commercial opportunities under U.S. supervision, <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.jpost.com\/middle-east\/article-882524\">according to<\/a> the <em>Jerusalem Post<\/em>.<\/p>\n<p>The purpose of the pending security deal is to halt the Israeli military&rsquo;s attacks in Syria following the December 2024 overthrow of Syria&rsquo;s former leader, <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/bashar-assad\/\">Bashar al Assad<\/a>. Israel says it is trying to secure its border and protect the Druze minority in southern Syria, while Israel&rsquo;s northeastern neighbor argues the attacks violate its sovereignty.<\/p>\n<p>The U.S. stepped into the conflict to facilitate diplomatic talks between the nations. President <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/donald-trump\/\">Donald Trump<\/a> leveraged his amicable relations with Israeli Prime Minister <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/benjamin-netanyahu\/\">Benjamin Netanyahu<\/a> and Syrian President <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/ahmed-al-sharaa\/\">Ahmed al Sharaa<\/a> in the negotiation process.<\/p>\n<p>Netanyahu&rsquo;s office credited Trump for the breakthrough on Tuesday.<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;The dialogue took place as part of President Trump&rsquo;s vision for promoting peace in the <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/middle-east\/\">Middle East<\/a>. During the talks, Israel emphasized the importance of ensuring the security of its citizens and preventing threats along its borders,&rdquo; the office <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/IsraeliPM\/status\/2008608457881251859\">said on X<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;Israel reiterated its commitment to promoting regional stability and security, as well as the need to advance economic cooperation for the benefit of both countries,&rdquo; it added.<\/p>\n<p>During the latest round of talks, the Trump administration proposed a demilitarized economic zone on both sides of the Israel-Syria border to stop the fighting, <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.axios.com\/2026\/01\/06\/isreal-syria-security-pact-negotiations\">according to<\/a> <em>Axios<\/em>. Syria is demanding Israel halt all military activity and withdraw its forces from the occupied territory that the Jewish state seized after Assad&rsquo;s fall.<\/p>\n<p>Tom Barrack, the U.S. special envoy for Syria and Turkey, hailed the new Israel-Syria agreement.<\/p>\n<p><strong><a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/white-house\/4399869\/trump-bombed-as-many-countries-2025-as-entire-first-term\/\">TRUMP, THE PRESIDENT OF PEACE, BOMBED AS MANY COUNTRIES IN 2025 AS HE DID DURING HIS ENTIRE FIRST TERM<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;The outcome of the meeting reflects a strong and mutual desire to move from denial to genuine cooperation and shared prosperity,&rdquo; he told the <em>Jerusalem Post<\/em> <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.jpost.com\/middle-east\/article-882547\">after the Paris meeting<\/a>. &ldquo;Both sides are committed to a new relationship based on transparency and partnership &mdash; one that heals the regrets of the past and accelerates a collaborative future.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p>Barrack was present at the meeting with <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/steve-witkoff\/\">Steve Witkoff<\/a>, the U.S. special envoy to the Middle East, and <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/jared-kushner\/\">Jared Kushner<\/a>, the son-in-law of Trump. Both Witkoff and Kushner have played key roles in peace talks to resolve the Israel-Hamas war and the Russia-Ukraine war.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<p><\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>US-mediated Israel-Syria security progress<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2159,"featured_media":2530628,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mo_disable_npp":"","fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/AP25346650768379.jpg?w=696","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[538],"tags":[4671,55153,70243,7887,32405],"class_list":["post-2530627","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-washington-examiner","tag-israel","tag-middle-east-diplomacy","tag-security-deal","tag-syria","tag-united-states"],"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/AP25346650768379.jpg?w=696","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2530627","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2159"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2530627"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2530627\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":2530631,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2530627\/revisions\/2530631"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2530628"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2530627"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2530627"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2530627"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}