# Lebanon‑Israel withdrawal, Syria‑US diplomatic moves > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/syria-postassad-foreign-engagement > Updated: 2026-08-09T07:43:42.000Z. Sources: 193. Developments: 23. The United States continues to broker a phased Israeli pull‑back from southern Lebanon, tied to full Lebanese sovereignty, exclusive Lebanese security control and Hezbollah’s disarmament. In August, the U.S. confirmed negotiations in Rome to implement a framework involving pilot-zone withdrawals and Lebanese army deployment, despite reports of occasional Israeli strikes in the area. Parallel to this, President Donald Trump met Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu to discuss regional security and potential courses of action regarding Iran. On the Syrian track, President Ahmed al‑Sharaa has actively pursued a security agreement with Israel to regulate border forces and avoid clashes, though he maintains Syria’s claim to the Golan Heights. Al‑Sharaa noted that Turkey and Saudi Arabia have acted as mediators in sanctions discussions. To facilitate Syria’s removal from the U.S. State Sponsors of Terrorism list, Damascus has pledged to sharply reduce Russian crude oil imports, seeking alternative suppliers such as ConocoPhillips and TotalEnergies. Furthermore, Syria is renegotiating its relationship with Moscow. A new memorandum of understanding stipulates that Syria will assume control of civilian facilities at the Hmeimim airbase and the commercial section of the Tartus port, converting military sites into joint Russian-Syrian training centers. This transition, expected to conclude within three months, aims to reclaim Syrian sovereignty while maintaining a Russian strategic presence. These developments occur alongside ongoing U.S. efforts to curb Iranian influence and manage regional stability. ## Claims - Syrian President Ahmed al‑Sharaa announced that Syria is actively working to reach a security agreement with Israel with participation of several countries. (corroborated by 31 sources) - Syria has no intention to launch a military intervention into neighbouring Lebanon. (corroborated by 31 sources) - Any chaos in Lebanon would have direct and immediate repercussions on Syria. (corroborated by 28 sources) - A committee has been formed to oversee missing‑persons cases according to international standards and in cooperation with experienced countries. (corroborated by 27 sources) - Lifting economic sanctions will be ineffective unless Syria is removed from the U.S. State Sponsors of Terrorism list. (corroborated by 24 sources) - Al‑Sharaa acknowledged delays in implementing the security agreement with the Kurdish‑led Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF). (corroborated by 23 sources) - Syria is actively working to reach a security agreement with Israel with the participation of several countries. (corroborated by 20 sources) ## Timeline ### 2026-08-09: Syria pursues security pact with Israel and new accord with Russia Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa is seeking a security agreement with Israel while simultaneously reaching an accord with Russia to transform military bases into joint training centers. 4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/syria-pursues-security-pact-with-israel-and-new-accord-with-russia ### 2026-08-04: Syria cuts Russian oil imports to seek US terrorism list removal Syria will slash Russian oil imports to boost its bid for removal from the US terrorism sponsor list, after Trump signaled intent to lift the designation. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/syria-cuts-russian-oil-imports-to-seek-us-terrorism-list-removal ### 2026-07-28: United States Drives Israel‑Lebanon Talks and Iran Discussions in Mid‑East The US confirmed Israel‑Lebanon talks in Rome (Aug 4‑6) and held a closed‑door Washington meeting with Israel’s Netanyahu to discuss Iran, Lebanon, Gaza, warning of a harsh response to an Egypt tanker attack. 16 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/us-confirms-israel-lebanon-negotiations-in-rome-aug-46 ### 2026-07-26: Syrian President Ahmed al‑Sharaa seeks security pact with Israel Syrian President Ahmed al‑Sharaa says Syria is pursuing a multi‑country security pact with Israel, protecting Golan claims, avoiding clashes, and refusing Lebanon intervention; sanctions lift tied to terrorism‑ 82 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/syria-pursues-security-agreement-with-israel-involving-nations ### 2026-07-18: Syria's al-Sharaa overhauls security leadership as US signals delisting Syria's President al‑Sharaa reshuffles security leadership while U.S. President Trump signals plans to delist Syria as a State Sponsor of Terrorism, marking a diplomatic shift. 7 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/syrias-al-sharaa-overhauls-security-leadership-as-us-signals-delisting ### 2026-07-13: US begins 45‑day process to remove Syria from state‑sponsor of terrorism list The US has started a 45‑day review to lift Syria’s state‑sponsor of terrorism label, aiming to ease sanctions and attract investment, though targeted restrictions on individuals remain. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/us-begins-45day-process-to-remove-syria-from-statesponsor-of-terrorism-list ### 2026-07-11: US removes Syria from terrorism list, sparking cautious optimism US President Trump announced Syria’s removal from the state sponsor of terrorism list, prompting cautious optimism among Syrians as the interim government hopes the move will revive the war‑torn economy. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/us-removes-syria-from-terrorism-list-sparking-cautious-optimism ### 2026-07-09: Lebanon‑Israel withdrawal agreement prompts talks in Rome as US delegation prepares implementation Lebanon’s president backs a U.S.-brokered deal for Israeli withdrawal and Hezbollah disarmament; U.S. troops discuss implementation in Beirut and talks are set for Rome in July. 9 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/lebanonisrael-ceasefire-talks-stalled-as-israel-rejects-usbacked-withdrawal ### 2026-07-08: President Donald Trump threatens Iran and lifts Syria from US terror‑sponsor list Trump warned Iran of unprecedented retaliation over any assassination plot and announced Syria’s removal from the US terror‑sponsor list, pending a 45‑day congressional review. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/president-donald-trump-threatens-iran-and-lifts-syria-from-us-terrorsponsor-list ### 2026-07-08: US delegation meets Syrian President Ahmed al‑Shara in Ankara US congressional leaders and President Trump met Syrian President Ahmed al‑Shara in Ankara, holding a joint press conference covering Syria, Israel, Iran and oil policy. 5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/us-delegation-meets-syrian-president-ahmed-alshara-in-ankara ### 2026-07-08: US moves to delist Syria from State Sponsors of Terrorism list Trump announced the U.S. will start removing Syria from the State Sponsors of Terrorism list, after meeting President al‑Sharaa at the NATO summit; Congress has 45 days to review, and the step aims to lift long 50 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/donald-trump-signals-removal-of-syria-from-terrorism-list-and-clashes-with-nato-at-ankara-summit ### 2026-07-08: Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa's Visits Marred by Damascus Bomb Attacks Syrian President Ahmed al‑Sharaa’s diplomatic trips to Turkey and France were overshadowed by bomb attacks in Damascus that injured 18, highlighting security challenges as the new government seeks global aid. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/syrian-president-ahmed-al-sharaas-visits-marred-by-damascus-bomb-attacks ### 2026-07-06: Trump to meet Syrian leader al‑Sharaa at NATO summit to curb Iran arms flow Trump will meet Syrian President Ahmed al‑Sharaa at the NATO summit in Ankara to discuss Syrian cooperation in blocking Iran's arms shipments to Hezbollah, part of a wider U.S. Middle‑East security push. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/trump-to-meet-syrian-leader-alsharaa-at-nato-summit-to-curb-iran-arms-flow ### 2026-07-03: Syrian FM Asaad al‑Shaibani visits Lebanon, open to Hezbollah talks Syrian FM Asaad al‑Shaibani visited Lebanon, met President Aoun and speaker Nabih Berri, and said Damascus is ready to talk with Hezbollah if national interests demand, while ruling out troop deployment. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/syrian-fm-asaad-alshaibani-signals-openness-to-hezbollah-talks-during-lebanon-visit ### 2026-07-02: Syrian foreign minister says Damascus will not intervene militarily in Lebanon Syria’s foreign minister Asaad al‑Shaibani told Lebanon’s leaders in Beirut that Damascus will not intervene militarily, rejecting U.S. pressure to fight Hezbollah and launching a new cooperation committee. 8 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/syria-says-it-is-open-to-meeting-hezbollah-during-lebanese-diplomatic-visit ### 2026-07-01: Lebanon-Israel US‑brokered Framework Agreement Calls for Hezbollah Disarmament The US‑brokered Lebanon‑Israel framework agreement signed on June 26 calls for a phased Israeli withdrawal, full Lebanese sovereignty and Hezbollah disarmament, drawing support from French and US officials and 5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/lebanon-israel-usmediated-withdrawal-pact-sparks-french-diplomatic-push ### 2026-06-23: Israeli families demand end to Lebanon war as Netanyahu eyes meeting on Syrian role Israeli soldiers' families call for ending Lebanon fighting while Netanyahu prepares a meeting on fears of Syrian influence after Trump’s remarks. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/israeli-families-demand-end-to-lebanon-war-as-netanyahu-eyes-meeting-on-syrian-role ### 2026-06-21: Lebanon demands full Israeli pullout as negotiations intensify Lebanon’s president demands Israel withdraw from the south as U.S.‑backed talks, Syrian diplomacy, and Hezbollah calls intensify, while Netanyahu vows Israeli troops will stay despite a proposed cease‑fire. 10 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/syrias-president-ara-rejects-return-to-military-intervention-in-lebanon ### 2026-06-13: Syrian President Ahmed Shaar denies Lebanon intervention rumors, pledges economic cooperation Syrian President Ahmed Shaar denied rumors of Syrian intervention in Lebanon, calling them false and emphasizing a focus on ending war, strengthening institutions and boosting economic cooperation and Lebanese‑ 10 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/syrian-president-ahmed-ara-rejects-claims-of-intervention-in-lebanon ### 2026-06-13: Syrian President Ahmad al‑Shar dismisses rumors of Syrian troops entering Lebanon Syrian President Ahmad al‑Shar denied rumors of Syrian troops entering Lebanon, calling them false, while noting Lebanon’s internal displacement crisis and broader regional tensions. 4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/syrian-president-ahmad-alshar-dismisses-rumors-of-syrian-troops-entering-lebanon ### 2026-06-12: Syria's President Rejects Interference and Delays Lebanon Border Talks Syrian President Ahmed Al‑Sharaa rejected claims of interference in Lebanon, delayed border‑delimitation talks and blamed Israeli aggression for regional instability, stressing the need to support 1.4 million S 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/syrias-president-rejects-interference-and-delays-lebanon-border-talks ### 2026-06-12: Syrian President Ahmed al‑Sharaa Denies Lebanon Intervention, Set for NATO Summit in Ankara Syrian President Ahmed al‑Sharaa denied any plan to invade Lebanon and is slated to attend the NATO summit in Ankara, with a possible meeting with President Trump. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/syrian-president-ahmed-alsharaa-denies-lebanon-intervention-set-for-nato-summit-in-ankara ### 2026-06-11: Syrian President Ahmed al‑Sharaa invited to United States for June visit Syrian President Ahmed al‑Sharaa has been invited by the United States for a June visit, with talks on bilateral relations and possible involvement against Hezbollah, following the overthrow of Bashar al‑Assad. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/syrian-president-ahmed-alsharaa-invited-to-united-states-for-june-visit --- Cite as: Lebanon‑Israel withdrawal, Syria‑US diplomatic moves. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/syria-postassad-foreign-engagement