Al‑Sharaa said several rounds of talks had been held between Damascus and Tel Aviv, bringing the parties close to a comprehensive understanding on security arrangements along their contested border.
According to the Syrian leader, the talks collapsed after Israel either withdrew from the proposed arrangement or imposed additional conditions that Damascus could not accept.
He noted that Syria’s initial demand was for an Israeli pull‑back to the lines set by the 1974 disengagement agreement, before the dialogue shifted to broader security mechanisms.
Al‑Sharaa argued that a successful security framework could pave the way for future discussions on a more durable peace between the two states.
The president reiterated that any agreement must safeguard Syrian sovereignty, especially concerning territories occupied by Israel after the fall of the former Syrian government, and stressed that the Golan Heights remains Syrian under international law and is not open for negotiation.
He added that despite the setback, Damascus continues to pursue diplomatic channels and remains engaged in efforts to resolve outstanding security issues with Israel.
The disclosure comes as Syria seeks to rebuild regional and international ties following its recent political transition, while simultaneously confronting Israeli military operations along its southern frontier.