Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu made a big statement on Sunday. He said that the decisive victory against Hizbullah in Lebanon has now opened new avenues of peace possibilities for Israel. Netanyahu said that Israel is contacting and interacting with both its northern neighboring countries, Lebanon and Syria. However, he also made it clear that it will take time to reach a concrete agreement.
Security agreement with Syria talks
Netanyahu said in the cabinet meeting, ‘We are talking about the security agreement with Syria. There has been some progress in this, but there is still a long way to reach the agreement. Syrian President Ahmed Al-Shra also said a few days ago that the conversation between Israel and Syria can give results in the coming days. They believe that security agreement is necessary and should be respected by Syria’s air border and regional integrity.
Contact with Lebanon is also being made
Netanyahu said that contacts are also being made with Lebanon. He said that if Israel had not won a decisive victory against Hizbollah on the North Front, then such talks were not possible.
Syrian demands and United Nations Role
Syria has made it clear that two conditions will be important in any possible agreement- Israel will have to stop air strikes. Israeli troops entered southern Syria will have to be called back. At the same time, Syria wants the United Nations to monitor the agreement so that its regional unity and sovereignty can be safe.
New hope of peace
Although no formal agreement has been reached so far, recent events have indicated that the hopes of peace between Israel and its northern neighbors are gradually strengthening amidst long-standing tension.

