LBCI

Syria, Israel near 'de-escalation' pact: US envoy

Middle East News

23-09-2025 | 23:49

Share

Share

Syria, Israel near 'de-escalation' pact: US envoy

2^min

Syria and Israel are close to striking a "de-escalation" agreement in which Israel will stop its attacks while Syria will agree to not move any machinery or heavy equipment near the Israeli border, a senior U.S. envoy said on Tuesday.

Speaking to reporters on the sidelines of U.N. General Assembly meetings in New York, U.S. Special Envoy for Syria Tom Barrack said the agreement would serve as the first step towards the security deal that the two countries have been negotiating.

Syria and Israel are in talks to reach an agreement that Damascus hopes will secure a halt to Israeli airstrikes and the withdrawal of Israeli troops who have pushed into southern Syria.

U.S. President Donald Trump has sought to strike an agreement between the two sides that would be announced this week but not enough progress has been made so far and the Jewish New Year this week, has slowed down the process, Barrack said.

"I think everybody is approaching it in good faith," Barrack said.

Reuters

Middle East News

Syria

Israel

De-escalation

Pact

US

Envoy

Tom Barrack

Next

Iran, European powers struggle to reach deal over return of UN sanctions

Qatar's emir says Israel's strike on Doha was attempt to derail Gaza ceasefire talks

Previous

Recommended For You

Iran confirms seizure of tanker carrying petrochemical cargo

Middle East News

06:04

Iran confirms seizure of tanker carrying petrochemical cargo

UNRWA: Rainfall worsens conditions in Gaza as families seek shelter in makeshift tents

Middle East News

05:37

UNRWA: Rainfall worsens conditions in Gaza as families seek shelter in makeshift tents

President Trump says considering Saudi Arabia’s request to purchase US fighter jets

Middle East News

02:25

President Trump says considering Saudi Arabia’s request to purchase US fighter jets

Lebanon-Syria border talks stall as France attempts diplomatic breakthrough—the details

News Bulletin Reports

12:50

Lebanon-Syria border talks stall as France attempts diplomatic breakthrough—the details

Subscribe to our VOD

SUBSCRIBE

Our visitors readings

Iranian forces intercept and move tanker towards Iran: Maritime security sources

Middle East News

2025-11-14

Iranian forces intercept and move tanker towards Iran: Maritime security sources

Israel army denies building wall inside Lebanon

2025-11-14

Israel army denies building wall inside Lebanon

Diaspora votes: Lebanon's 2026 elections could redefine lawmaking with larger Parliament

News Bulletin Reports

2025-10-21

Diaspora votes: Lebanon's 2026 elections could redefine lawmaking with larger Parliament

President Trump says considering Saudi Arabia’s request to purchase US fighter jets

Middle East News

02:25

President Trump says considering Saudi Arabia’s request to purchase US fighter jets

Videos

Meet Miss Lebanon 2025 contestants: Video

2025-10-04

Meet Miss Lebanon 2025 contestants: Video

Series of Israeli airstrikes spark massive fire in southern Lebanon

2025-10-02

Series of Israeli airstrikes spark massive fire in southern Lebanon

Lunar eclipse captivates Lebanon: watch the stunning video

2025-09-07

Lunar eclipse captivates Lebanon: watch the stunning video

Most read

24 hours

7 days

Month

From Bsous to Washington's front line: Who is Michel Issa, the new US Ambassador to Lebanon?

1

From Bsous to Washington's front line: Who is Michel Issa, the new US Ambassador to Lebanon?

Northern front on alert: Israel adjusts strategy along Lebanon border

2

Northern front on alert: Israel adjusts strategy along Lebanon border

Expert assessment: Lebanon's iconic Jeita Grotto cleared for reentry, new restrictions ahead

3

Expert assessment: Lebanon's iconic Jeita Grotto cleared for reentry, new restrictions ahead

Lebanon-Syria border talks stall as France attempts diplomatic breakthrough—the details

4

Lebanon-Syria border talks stall as France attempts diplomatic breakthrough—the details

Speaker Berri faults Cabinet over election law, says vote will proceed on time

5

Speaker Berri faults Cabinet over election law, says vote will proceed on time

Economy Minister Amer Bisat tells LBCI: “Beirut 1” conference signals renewed Arab engagement

6

Economy Minister Amer Bisat tells LBCI: “Beirut 1” conference signals renewed Arab engagement

Lebanon to file urgent UN complaint over Israeli border wall beyond Blue Line

7

Lebanon to file urgent UN complaint over Israeli border wall beyond Blue Line

President Trump says considering Saudi Arabia’s request to purchase US fighter jets

8

President Trump says considering Saudi Arabia’s request to purchase US fighter jets

Download now the LBCI mobile app

To see the latest news, the latest daily programs in Lebanon and the world

Google Play

App Store

Download now the LBCI mobile app

We use
cookies

We use cookies to make
your experience on this
website better.

Accept

Learn More