Editor: Gabriel Ani
PARIS (chatnewstv.com) — In a diplomatic breakthrough that signals a seismic shift in Middle East relations, the governments of the United States, Israel, and Syria on Tuesday announced the establishment of a joint coordination cell to manage intelligence sharing and military de-escalation.
The “Joint Statement on the Trilateral Meeting,” released by the U.S. State Department, marks the first formal coordination mechanism between Jerusalem and Damascus in decades. The agreement was reached in Paris under the mediation of the United States.
According to the statement, the three nations will establish a “joint fusion mechanism”—a dedicated communication cell supervised by the U.S.—designed to facilitate “immediate and ongoing coordination on their intelligence sharing, military de-escalation, diplomatic engagement, and commercial opportunities.”
The announcement credited the leadership of President Donald J. Trump for enabling the discussions, which officials said were centered on “respect for Syria’s sovereignty and stability” and “Israel’s security.”
“This joint statement reflects the spirit of today’s great meeting and the Sides’ determination to turn a new page in their relations for the benefit of future generations,” the governments said in the joint text.
The move is seen as a cornerstone of a broader regional realignment. By creating a platform to “address any disputes promptly and work to prevent misunderstandings,” the three nations aim to stabilize a frontier that has been a flashpoint for conflict for half a century.
The trilateral declaration emphasizes that the new mechanism is not merely for security, but also for “prosperity,” suggesting a future path for economic engagement if the security arrangements hold.
“When sovereign nations cooperate in a respectful and productive way, prosperity will be unleashed,” the statement read, adding that the U.S. remains “committed to supporting the implementation of these understandings, as part of broader efforts to achieve enduring peace in the Middle East.”
The agreement comes as senior Israeli and Syrian officials held what were described as “productive discussions” on the sidelines of a larger international summit in the French capital. While a full peace treaty was not signed, the commitment to “strive toward achieving lasting security and stability arrangements” represents a significant departure from the state of war that has technically existed between the two neighbors since 1948.
