US Special Envoy to the Middle East, Steven Witkoff, recently stated that the normalization of relations between Lebanon, Syria, and Israel is no longer a distant dream, but a real and tangible possibility.
In an interview with Tucker Carlson, Witkoff suggested that these countries could eventually establish formal diplomatic ties with Israel, a process that could mark a significant turning point in the geopolitical landscape of the Middle East. He added that the normalization of relations between Lebanon and Israel, followed by Syria and Israel, could be part of a broader process aimed at bringing peace to the region.
Speaking about Syria’s transitional President, Ahmed al-Shareh, Witkoff stated that "people change." "You are a completely different person at fifty-five than you were at thirty-five. Personally, I realize that at sixty-eight, I am no longer the same person I was thirty years ago. Perhaps Ahmed al-Shareh, who was once known as Abu Mohammad al-Joulani in Syria, has also become a different person. They’ve expelled Iran from there," he explained.
"Imagine the situation if Lebanon normalized its relations with Israel, followed by Syria, and if Saudi Arabia signed a normalization agreement with Israel after securing peace in Gaza. This is a crucial prerequisite for normalization with Saudi Arabia," he added.
"Such steps would lead to the formation of an alliance among the Gulf States, working together to ensure regional stability," he concluded.
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