Syria tells Israel it won't limit military buildup in security deal talks

Syria and Israel have held high-level talks in Jordan, mediated by the US, aimed at easing tensions. The Syrian delegation, led by Foreign Minister Asaad al-Shaibani, and the Israeli delegation, which included Mossad chief Roman Gofman, discussed several issues, including the establishment of a special operations room in Jordan to prevent confrontations.

According to SANA, the Syrian state news agency, Damascus reaffirmed that the Golan Heights are occupied Syrian territory and that discussion of their final status is premature. Syria's immediate priority is the withdrawal of Israeli troops to the pre-December 8, 2024 lines and full implementation of the 1974 disengagement agreement, as per SANA and a Syrian government source.

Syrian state media also stated that Damascus insisted on its right to develop its military and maintain foreign alliances, while seeking an end to Israeli strikes. This was reported by Haaretz.

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