Israeli channel “Kan” reported that a potential meeting may take place between Syrian President Ahmad Al-Sharaa and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on the sidelines of the upcoming United Nations General Assembly in New York, according to a well-informed Syrian source.

The report noted that Netanyahu is expected to visit the U.S. soon, with relations with Syria being a key item on the agenda. Meanwhile, President Al-Sharaa is planning a “historic visit” to New York in September for the UN meetings.

According to the Syrian source, enhancing ties between Syria and Israel is seen as highly significant for the coming phase. The source emphasized Damascus’ opposition to Iranian interference in its affairs, as well as to the presence of armed groups such as Hezbollah, Islamic Jihad, and Hamas.

The main demand Syria is reportedly putting forth in ongoing indirect talks is the withdrawal of Israeli forces from the south of the country. The Golan Heights issue, however, is said not to be under discussion at this stage.

Former U.S. President Donald Trump recently told Fox News that Syria might join the Abraham Accords. He noted that sanctions had been lifted as an opportunity for progress and claimed that Iran was the primary obstacle to expanding these agreements.

Earlier reports from the Israeli outlet “Ynet” also pointed to progress in indirect negotiations between Syria and Israel, with Arab mediation and U.S. involvement. Talks reportedly center around a security agreement under which Syria would seek Israeli withdrawal and an end to strikes, while Israel aims to establish a buffer zone—though a final agreement is not expected at this time.