Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa announced Sunday that Damascus is engaged in advanced U.S.-mediated talks with Israel to renew the 1974 disengagement agreement and establish new security arrangements along the border, Israel National News reported.

Speaking with Arab media representatives, al-Sharaa said the goal is to reaffirm the ceasefire and create mechanisms that preserve Syria’s sovereignty. He emphasized that the talks are confined to security matters, not a broader peace treaty.

“If a peace agreement serves the interests of Syria and the Syrian people, I will not hesitate to choose that option,” he said while cautioning that a comprehensive accord with Israel isn’t currently realistic.

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