The fifth round of negotiations between Israel and Syria is set to begin Monday in Paris, marking the first direct talks in nearly two months after previous efforts stalled. The discussions, expected to last two days, come amid ongoing tensions over security arrangements along the border and disputes regarding humanitarian access to the Sweida province in southern Syria. The talks are being mediated by United States officials, following renewed pressure from President Donald Trump for a diplomatic breakthrough. Leadership changes on both sides have shifted the negotiating teams, with Israel now represented by its ambassador to the United States and Syria by its foreign minister. While there was initial optimism for a deal, disagreements over Israel's demands for a humanitarian corridor and full diplomatic relations have complicated progress, leaving the outcome of the negotiations uncertain.