Archive · 29 May 2025
US Envoy Urges Syria-Israel Non-Aggression Pact
The U.S. is trying to help Syria and Israel get along better.
The U.S. envoy, Thomas Barrack, suggested that they should agree not to fight each other.
This would be a way to start making peace after many years of conflict.
The U.S. is also reopening its embassy in Syria, showing that they want to have a better relationship.
Syria and Israel have been in a technical state of war since 1948.
The US lifted sanctions against Syria, hoping for more cooperation.
U.S. Envoy Thomas Barrack called for a non-aggression pact between Syria and Israel.
Syria and Israel have technically been at war since 1948.
Barrack made the comments after inaugurating the US ambassador's residence in Damascus.
Syria signed a $7 billion energy deal with a consortium of Qatari, US, and Turkish companies.
President Trump announced lifting sanctions on Syria and hopes to normalize relations with Israel.
- Who
- Thomas Barrack, U.S. Special Envoy to Syria and interim President Ahmad al-Sharaa.
- What
- U.S. envoy Thomas Barrack called for a non-aggression agreement between Syria and Israel.
- When
- Thursday
- Where
- Damascus, Syria and Israel
- Why
- To encourage non-aggression and improve relations between Syria and Israel.
Historical Tensions
Path to Peace
Syria-Israel Conflict
Historical Tensions
Israel has carried out strikes in Syria.
Path to Peace
U.S. seeks to mediate a non-aggression pact and improve relations.
- U.S. Envoy
- Thomas Barrack
- Syrian Interim President
- Ahmad al-Sharaa
- US Embassy
- Reopened in Damascus
- Energy Deal
- $7 billion with US, Qatari, and Turkish companies
