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Significant progress in Syria<\/strong>
The goal shared by Israel and the United States is to achieve a regional breakthrough within six to twelve months.<\/p>\n

Arab media report significant progress in talks with the al-Sharaa regime in Damascus. Israel and the U.S. believe Syrian President Ahmad al-Sharaa (Al-Julani) is focused primarily on lifting American sanctions and less on activities in Gaza.<\/p>\n

According to a report by Lebanon\u2019s LBCI channel, Syria has presented Israel with demands that include Israeli recognition of Ahmad al-Sharaa\u2019s regime, a withdrawal from all territories captured since last December, cessation of Israeli strikes, and security arrangements in the southern border area, especially the tri-border area with Jordan.<\/p>\n

Syria is also demanding American guarantees and support to uphold agreements and strengthen its political standing. In return, it is prepared to recognize Israeli sovereignty over the Golan Heights.<\/p>\n

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The new Syrian flag | Photo: Mohammad Bash \/ Shutterstock.com<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Turkey to be integrated into agreements<\/strong>
As part of the framework, the Americans are working to integrate Turkey into the process. Some link this to comments made by U.S. Ambassador to Ankara Tom Burke, who also serves as special envoy to Syria. Burke stated that a resolution may be near regarding the dispute over F-35 fighter jet deliveries.<\/p>\n

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Turkish President Erdo\u011fan | Photo: Shutterstock<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

In Lebanon \u2013 progress depends on Hezbollah\u2019s disarmament<\/strong>
In Lebanon, the situation is more complex: progress depends on the disarmament of Hezbollah \u2013 a goal not yet achieved, but one Washington and Beirut remain committed to.<\/p>\n

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Hezbollah operatives, archive | Photo: Shutterstock<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Saudi Arabia to join only after the Gaza campaign ends<\/strong>
The next stage in the process is expected to include Saudi Arabia. However, according to sources in Jerusalem, the Saudis will only join once the fighting in Gaza ends. It is believed this may occur soon, either through military victory or a surrender deal by Hamas.<\/p>\n

If Saudi Arabia joins, Indonesia \u2013 the world\u2019s largest Muslim country \u2013 may also participate in the process, following the election of a pro-Western government. Pakistan might follow, but normalization there is far more complicated due to internal Islamist elements and the Israel\u2013India relationship.<\/p>\n

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