Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa stated on October 30 that Damascus is actively pursuing a US-involved security agreement with Israel as a potential step toward broader peace, while insisting on no compromise regarding the Golan Heights and demanding Israeli withdrawal to 1974 disengagement lines. Ongoing Israeli military operations and buffer-zone presence in southern Syria since the 2024 regime change continue to fuel tensions and Syrian condemnations. US-mediated talks, including a January 2026 coordination mechanism and August meetings, have focused on de-escalation and intelligence sharing but stalled over territorial and military issues. Israel’s October 27 elections could shift government priorities on border stabilization and Iran policy, though core disputes remain unresolved.