The new Syrian president, Ahmed hashtag#alSharaa, who ousted Bashar al-Assad last December, has approached U.S. lawmakers with an unprecedented proposal: he seeks to hashtag#normalize relations with hashtag#Israel???????? and join the hashtag#AbrahamAccords in exchange for the easing of American sanctions. From Washington's perspective, the conditions are clear — Syria must recognize hashtag#Israel's sovereignty, particularly over the annexed hashtag#GolanHeights, ensure the disarmament of hashtag#Iranian-backed militias, and commit to political reforms guaranteeing minority rights.

For Israel, Al-Sharaa's overture is astonishing but cautiously welcomed, especially after decades of hostility and the recent occupation of hashtag#Quneitra Province. Some view Al-Sharaa's move as a realistic capitulation, understanding that Syria cannot militarily challenge Israel anymore. Others, however, warn that hashtag#Turkey might hashtag#sabotage the talks to retain influence in northern Syria, and the internal dynamics among the hashtag#Druze in hashtag#Suwayda could further complicate the process. If successful, Syria could break out of isolation, but if mistrust prevails, Al-Sharaa hashtag#risks both hashtag#foreign hashtag#rejection and hashtag#internal hashtag#rebellion.