Washington is reported to be advancing a new security framework for southern Syria, combining demilitarization talks with confidence-building steps between Israel and Syria under US mediation.
According to a report by Axios, the United States has presented Israel and Syria with a proposal to establish a joint task force involving the US, Israel, and Syria, headquartered in Amman, Jordan. The move is described as an attempt to open a new political and security pathway for southern Syria.
A US official cited by Axios said the proposed task force would manage security arrangements in southern Syria and serve as the basic framework for negotiations on demilitarizing the area. It would also address discussions related to a potential withdrawal of Israeli forces from Syrian territories captured following the collapse of Bashar al-Assad’s regime.
Under the plan, all military activity by both sides would be frozen at current positions until operational details of the joint task force are finalized. The stated aim is to prevent escalation on the ground while preparations for the new diplomatic-security track are underway.
