Syria is preparing to finalize a series of security and military agreements with Israel before the end of the year, according to a senior official from the Syrian Foreign Ministry who spoke to AFP on Thursday. “Primarily, these would be security and military agreements,” they added. Syria and Israel have technically remained in a state of war since the mid-20th century, with tensions rooted in decades of conflict over territory, security concerns, and regional influence. While Syria was not part of those accords, its potential move toward direct agreements with Israel would carry weight both symbolically and strategically. For Israel, agreements with Syria could strengthen its security posture along the northern frontier and reduce risks of escalation tied to Hezbollah or Iranian influence in the region.