Did Syria’s New Regime Betrayed Palestine?

Israel–Syria talks, Jolani’s new regime in Damascus, intel-sharing with Israel and the impact on Palestine and Gaza are at the heart of tonight’s live stream on Syriana Analysis with Marwa Osman.

We break down reports of an Israel–Syria security and economic deal, how Jolani’s Syria is moving toward normalization with Israel, and what this means for the Palestinian cause, Gaza, Lebanon and the wider Middle East.

We start with the reports from Paris: Israel and Syria have agreed, under US mediation, to set up a “joint fusion mechanism” / “dedicated communication cell” to share intelligence, coordinate military de-escalation and even explore commercial ties.

Syrian and regional outlets describe this as part of a broader security and political package to regulate Israeli incursions in southern Syria, reactivate or replace the 1974 disengagement framework, and manage the question of the occupied Golan Heights. Israeli commentators, however, warn that without clear principles – demilitarization of the south, Israeli freedom of action, limits on Turkish influence – the process could stall or leave Israel exposed.

With Marwa Osman, we’ll break down:
• What this “joint intel-sharing mechanism” really means on the ground in southern Syria
• Whether this is a step toward normalization, a tactical truce, or a new Oslo-style trap for Damascus
• How US mediation shapes the outcome and what Washington, Tel Aviv and the new Syrian leadership each want from the deal

We’ll also talk about the Palestinian and Arab reaction:
• Why some Palestinian influencers and activists initially celebrated Jolani’s rise, presenting it as a victory over the old order
• Why many of those same voices are now shocked – or suddenly making excuses – as Jolani’s government moves toward coordination and potential normalization with Israel
• What this reveals about illusions, double standards and the cost of cheering for any change just because it is “anti-Assad” or “Islamist”

🧠 Key questions for tonight:
• Is this Israel–Syria mechanism about real peace or about managing and freezing Syria’s weakness?
• What happens to the Golan question if Damascus accepts this framework?
• How will this affect Lebanon, Gaza and the wider resistance axis Marwa covers so closely?