Netanyahu, Syria’s president to meet in Washington: reports

Hebrew media reported Tuesday that a high-level meeting is expected to take place between 'Israeli' Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Syrian President Ahmad Al-Sharaa in Washington, potentially marking a historic step toward normalization.

According to Hebrew sources, the meeting could occur before the United Nations General Assembly convenes in September. Channel 24 reported that the anticipated meeting at the White House would include the signing of a security agreement between Netanyahu and Al-Sharaa, under the sponsorship of US President Donald Trump.

The report emphasized that this agreement could serve as the first step toward a broader peace and normalization deal between the two.

US mediation in final stages

Israel Hayom cited sources close to the White House confirming that a US envoy was recently sent to Damascus to finalize the agreement. The deal would reportedly be guaranteed by the United States.

The outlet also reported that President Trump is pushing for this 'Israel-Syria' agreement in exchange for Netanyahu’s approval of a ceasefire deal in Gaza to end the ongoing war.

Back in May, President Al-Sharaa confirmed that indirect talks had been held between Syria and Israeli Occupation through unnamed intermediaries.