Sources familiar with the talks said they have seen progress but that no deal between Jerusalem and Damascus appeared imminent
(Sept. 17, 2025 / JNS) Israeli Strategic Affairs Minister Ron Dermer was set to meet with Syrian Foreign Minister Asaad al-Shaibani in London on Wednesday to discuss security arrangements for a third round of U.S.-mediated negotiations, according to Axios.
Sources familiar with the talks told the outlet they have seen progress but no deal between Jerusalem and Damascus appeared imminent.
Israel was said to have conveyed to Syria a detailed proposal for a new buffer zone, including a map from southwest Damascus up to the border with Israel, according to sources familiar with the details.