The United States intends to establish a military presence in Damascus to facilitate a security pact between Syria and Israel, following the strategic realignment of the region.

The United States is preparing to establish a military presence at an airbase in Damascus, with the aim of facilitating the conclusion of a security pact between Syria and Israel, according to sources cited by Reuters. This move signals a strategic realignment of Syria with the US, in the context of the fall of the Bashar al-Assad regime.

The base is expected to serve as an access point for the formation of a demilitarized zone within the non-aggression agreement between the two countries, mediated by the Trump administration. Additionally, Trump will have a meeting with Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa, marking the first visit of a Syrian leader to the White House. Technical discussions are focused on the use of the base for logistics and surveillance, maintaining Syrian sovereignty over the facility. The US hopes to finalize the agreement by the end of the year, despite obstacles encountered in negotiations.