Barak recounts senior military‑political team and stalled 1999 Syria peace talks

Barak recounts senior military‑political team and stalled 1999 Syria peace talks The passage lists a network of high‑level Israeli figures (former ramatkal, intelligence chief, diplomats) involved in back‑channel negotiations with Syria in 1999, hinting at a possible undisclosed diplomatic effort tied to the Golan Heights. While it provides names and a timeframe, it lacks concrete details on agreements, financial transactions, or outcomes, limiting immediate investigative traction. Nonetheless, the involvement of senior officials and the reference to a ‘deposit’ suggest a lead worth probing for hidden accords or quid‑pro‑quo arrangements. Key insights: Barak’s negotiating team included former military intelligence head Uri Saguy, ex‑paratroop commander Amnon Lipkin, diplomat Shlomo Ben‑Ami, and lawyer Gilad Sher.; Talks with Syrian President Bashar al‑Assad (or his predecessor) in autumn 1999 stalled over a ‘deposit’ and the return of the Golan Heights.; Barak claims intelligence reports were being received during the negotiations.