US envoy to Syria Tom Barrack has indicated that Israel and Syria are not yet close to finalizing a security agreement, despite ongoing discussions and reports suggesting a deal could be reached by the end of September. Barrack emphasized that while both nations share a mutual intent and desire for an agreement, further work is required to achieve a lasting understanding. The Trump administration is reportedly working to broker a preliminary security arrangement ahead of the upcoming United Nations General Assembly meeting, where both Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu are scheduled to attend. Recent media reports have speculated about the possibility of a deal being signed during the Assembly, but officials caution that negotiations are still underway.