The Peace Process Between Israel and Syria admin, October 4, 2005January 9, 2025 Foreign Policy in Focus/Institute for Policy Studies, October 4, 2005 Key Points * The U.S. role as a superpower with strong strategic and economic interests in the region often conflicts with its role as mediator in the Israeli-Syrian peace process. * Syria has moderated its once-belligerent posture toward the Israelis and is now closer to accepting the existence of Israel and living in peace, particularly if the Palestinians are allowed a viable state alongside Israel. * The United States has maintained its strong support for Israel’s negotiating position, even though Israel now takes a more hard-line posture than its autocratic neighbor. [Source] Diplomacy FPIF Analysis Israel Peace Process Syria