An Israeli minister has disclosed that Israel wants to negotiate peace accords with Syria and Lebanon as part of its larger plan to normalise relations with Arab countries, marking a major advancement in regional diplomacy. Following the achievement of the Abraham Accords, which saw normalisation with the United Arab Emirates, Bahrain, Morocco, and Sudan, Israel has been pursuing diplomatic successes, as seen by the statement.
Despite the complicated past and ongoing hostilities, the Israeli government is open to “further normalisation and coexistence” with its longtime neighbours, Syria and Lebanon, according to the minister, whose name has not yet been made public.
Key Points:
By signing new agreements with Syria and Lebanon, Israel seeks to broaden its sphere of peace.
The programme is a component of Israel’s long-term regional strategy to promote trade, diplomacy, and security.
Significant obstacles still exist in the form of tensions and unresolved problems like border disputes and Hezbollah’s influence in Lebanon.
According to analysts, regional actors like the US, Saudi Arabia, and Egypt might facilitate negotiations behind the scenes.
Background:
For many years, Israel has been officially at war with both Syria and Lebanon. Future diplomatic actions may be influenced by changing regional dynamics and external pressure, despite Syrian President Bashar al-Assad’s past resistance to normalisation.
Although it is unclear if these goals will be realised through official peace agreements, the statements show that Israel has a strategic intention to change the diplomatic landscape of the Middle East.
