Syria is reportedly in secret negotiations with Israel, with the aim of joining the Abraham Accords, according to multiple media reports and sources familiar with the matter. The talks—mediated by Arab and international actors—signal a potential breakthrough in the region’s political landscape. Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa is said to have approved a preliminary agreement, a dramatic shift in policy that could reshape Damascus’ long-standing posture toward Israel.

Described by analysts as a “diplomatic earthquake,” the development has generated widespread discussion across political and public forums. If confirmed, it would mark a historic departure from Syria’s entrenched opposition to normalization with Israel and its broader position in the Arab-Israeli conflict.

The Abraham Accords
The Abraham Accords were launched in 2020, when the United Arab Emirates and the Kingdom of Bahrain normalized relations with Israel under the sponsorship of the United States. The agreements broke with decades of Arab boycott policies. Sudan and Morocco later joined the process, establishing a framework for regional cooperation rooted in diplomacy, security, and economic ties rather than solely hinging on the resolution of the Palestinian issue.