Hidden history of Israeli-Syrian peace efforts across seven decades revealed

Amid escalating tensions and evolving diplomatic overtures, the relationship between Israel and Syria has entered yet another complex phase. In the wake of the fall of the Assad regime, tentative diplomatic signals come against a backdrop of intensifying military activity. In a historical study published in Israel Studies, Professor Elie Podeh of the Hebrew University of Jerusalem offers an insightful look into over seven decades of clandestine and public efforts to achieve peace between Israel and Syria.

May 19, 2025 - 21:12
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Amid escalating tensions and evolving diplomatic overtures, the relationship between Israel and Syria has entered yet another complex phase. In the wake of the fall of the Assad regime, tentative diplomatic signals come against a backdrop of intensifying military activity. In a historical study published in Israel Studies, Professor Elie Podeh of the Hebrew University of Jerusalem offers an insightful look into over seven decades of clandestine and public efforts to achieve peace between Israel and Syria.