Core Viewpoint - The normalization of relations between Syria and Israel has become increasingly difficult due to recent Israeli military actions against Syria, which have shocked the Syrian regime and its citizens [1][3]. Group 1: Israeli Military Actions - Since the political upheaval in Syria last December, Israel has conducted hundreds of airstrikes within Syrian territory to prevent military equipment from falling into hostile hands [3]. - The Syrian public is reportedly "shocked" by these Israeli military actions, especially considering that Iranian and Hezbollah forces have already withdrawn from the area [3]. Group 2: Normalization of Relations - The Syrian regime's official, Shibani, stated that while Syria does not pose a threat to any country in the region, including Israel, the new policies for cooperation and peace are under threat due to these military actions, making discussions about normalization and the Abraham Accords challenging [3]. - In mid-July, there was a significant conflict in the southern province of Suwayda involving Druze armed factions and Bedouin tribes, which led to casualties, including civilians. The Syrian regime announced a ceasefire on July 19, but sporadic clashes have continued [3]. Group 3: Peace Agreement Proposals - Reports indicate that the Israeli government has proposed a detailed security agreement to the Syrian regime, similar to the peace treaty signed with Egypt in 1979. The U.S. is reportedly facilitating this process [4]. - Despite earlier reports suggesting that Syria might sign a peace agreement with Israel within a few months, officials from the Syrian regime have stated that it is too early to discuss normalization of relations [4].

Group 1 - The Syrian new regime indicates that discussions on normalizing relations with Israel are premature unless Israel fully complies with the 1974 disengagement agreement [1] - The 1974 agreement established a military buffer zone on the eastern side of the Golan Heights, monitored by UN observers, to oversee the ceasefire between Syria and Israel [1] - Israel's Foreign Minister stated that while Israel aims to include Lebanon and Syria in a normalization process, it will not consider withdrawing from the Golan Heights [1] Group 2 - Reports suggest that the Syrian new regime may sign a peace agreement with Israel and normalize relations within a few months [1] - The U.S. government expresses a desire for Syria to be among the next countries to join the Abraham Accords, as indicated by a recent statement from the White House [1] - During Trump's presidency, several Arab nations normalized relations with Israel through the Abraham Accords, but negotiations with Saudi Arabia faced significant challenges [2]