What's happening behind the scenes in Syrian-Israeli negotiations?

The ongoing negotiations between Syria and Israel are no longer limited to security arrangements related to the southern Syrian region, but are now linked to broader files related to sovereignty and the future of the foreign military presence in the country.

According to political researcher Bassam al-Suleiman, the nature of Israel's role during the transitional period in Syria has become an essential part of the discussion behind the negotiating table between the two sides.

No further details were disclosed about the course of the negotiations or the expected timetable for reaching understandings between the two sides.

These developments come at a time when Syria is witnessing a transitional phase that includes multiple security and political files.