In the wake of a groundbreaking summit between President Donald Trump and Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa, a high-ranking official in Damascus has indicated that Syria may be open to joining the Abraham Accords. The development marks a notable shift in tone from the Assad-era stance and signals the possibility of a significant realignment in the region.
Speaking with Kan News, Ali al-Rifa’ai, who heads the spokesperson division at Syria’s Ministry of Information, shared that the newly formed government in Syria is seriously considering peace initiatives, even extending to relations with Israel.
Al-Rifa’ai stated clearly, “Syria does not want war. We want peace with everyone, we want the region to be stable, and we do not want war with anyone.”
Just last week, President al-Sharaa revealed during a press briefing in France that Syria has been engaged in indirect discussions with Israel. These talks, he explained, aim to de-escalate tensions along the border and reduce the likelihood of military conflict.
While meeting with Trump in Saudi Arabia, al-Sharaa was asked by the U.S. president to “deport Palestinian terrorists” and “help the United States to prevent the resurgence of ISIS.” In response, al-Sharaa expressed a desire to open Syria’s energy sector to U.S. businesses, specifically inviting American investment in the country’s oil and gas resources.
{Matzav.com Israel}