Israel and Syria to sign security agreement amid military tensions

Israel and Syria will sign a security agreement in September amid efforts to de-escalate hostilities between the two countries, according to Arabic media.

Deadly clashes broke out in southern Syria last month between Druze and Bedouin militias, with the IDF stepping in to protect the former.

Standing with what Israel called its "Druze brothers", the Jewish state launched airstrikes on Syrian military vehicles in the Sweida province, escalating tensions between the two countries.

Now, in an attempt to walk back tensions, Israel and Syria are expected to sign a security agreement on 25 September.