Syria president in Al Jazeera interview says his country seeks security deal with Israel

AL-MONITOR
Jul 26, 2026
Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa speaks during a session at Antalya Diplomacy Forum in Antalya, Turkey, April 17, 2026. REUTERS/Umit Bektas/File Photo
Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa speaks during a session at Antalya Diplomacy Forum in Antalya, Turkey, April 17, 2026. REUTERS/Umit Bektas/File Photo — Umit Bektas

July 26 (Reuters) - Syria is seeking to reach a security agreement with Israel with the participation of several countries, Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa said in an interview with Al Jazeera on Sunday.

He said the success of the deal could pave the way for comprehensive peace without compromising Syria's right to the Golan Heights.

(reporting by Yasmine Ghania, Muhammad Al Gebaly and Nazih Osseiran; Editing by Chris Reese)

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