Syria’s Chief of Information Authorities, Hamza Al-Mustafa, has confirmed that indirect negotiations are underway with Israel, aimed at addressing the persistent Israeli airstrikes on Syrian territory. The talks, he said, are focused on the enforcement and reactivation of the 1974 Disengagement Agreement, a longstanding but fragile security arrangement between the two nations.
Speaking at a press conference following a cabinet session chaired by interim Syrian leader Ahmad Al-Sharaa, Al-Mustafa emphasized that while the discussions remain unofficial and indirect, they represent a significant step toward reducing military tensions and reasserting Syrian sovereignty.
The announcement comes in the wake of Israeli airstrikes late Friday that targeted several military facilities in Syria’s coastal provinces of Tartus and Latakia. According to Syrian state media and the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights, the strikes hit locations including a former special forces headquarters, industrial zones, and military barracks—some near civilian-populated areas. The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) confirmed the attacks, stating that the targeted sites were weapons storage facilities in Latakia containing missiles that posed threats to both Israeli and international maritime navigation.
While there were no immediate reports of casualties, the strikes mark the latest in a series of escalatory incidents in recent months. Syrian defense authorities have yet to issue an official response.
During the briefing, Al-Mustafa also outlined the interim government’s reform agenda, describing a comprehensive program aimed at fostering economic revitalization and institutional modernization. He stated that the government is prioritizing the development of “liberated areas” and zones designated for the return of refugees. To this end, investment commitments have been secured, with formal announcements expected soon—most notably from Saudi Arabia, according to a report by Xinhua.
Al-Mustafa quoted interim leader Ahmad Al-Sharaa as saying that Syria is engaged in a “battle against poverty,” with cross-sector efforts focusing on education, human development, and economic opportunity. The upcoming 2025 state budget will include a significant wage increase, details of which are to be made public shortly.
Among the key pillars of the reform initiative are improved inter-ministerial coordination, adoption of modern governance practices, anti-corruption measures, and fiscal discipline. Al-Mustafa further revealed that the interim government is working toward the establishment of a transitional parliamentary body tasked with reviewing and revising the nation’s legislative framework.
These developments signal a dual-track approach by the Syrian interim leadership—pursuing both diplomatic engagement to de-escalate external threats and robust internal reforms to stabilize the country’s socio-economic landscape.
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