U.S. Proposes Demilitarized Economic Zone to Ease Syria-Israel Tensions

The United States has put forward a proposal to both Syria and Israel for the creation of a demilitarized economic zone along their shared border. This initiative is designed to facilitate a security agreement and enhance economic collaboration between the two nations, as reported by an American official to Axios on Tuesday.

The proposal bears similarities to previous initiatives related to the Donbas region, which aimed to address the conflict between Russia and Ukraine by integrating security and economic considerations. The source noted that regional stakeholders have expressed a strong willingness to support the funding of this economic zone, indicating both international and regional backing for the concept.

This proposal emerges amid heightened tensions along the Syrian-Israeli border, as the U.S. seeks to strike a balance between ensuring security and promoting economic stability in the Middle East.