"While discussions on this matter can continue, the overarching position is that we will not allow Syria to become a source of threat to any party, including Israel."

The letter that Syria sent to Washington also included vows that Syria will "not become a source of threat" to Israel.

It also says that interim Syrian leader Ahmad al-Sharaa (Abu Mohammad al-Julani) had formed a committee "to monitor the activities of Palestinian factions," and that armed factions outside state control will not be permitted.

(Reuters)