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The talks reportedly include discussions around halting Israeli air operations inside Syria and reexamining issues involving the Golan Heights. Syrian demands for concessions reflect underlying mistrust, given al-Sharaf's past links to radical groups and his declaration that his fighters would “take Damascus and Jerusalem.” Yet, the potential normalization could drastically alter regional dynamics, effectively challenging Iran’s regional influence and enhancing U.S. and Israeli strategic positions.