Yitzhak Rabin’s secret ‘pocket deposit’ proposal to Syria tied to Golan withdrawal

Yitzhak Rabin’s secret ‘pocket deposit’ proposal to Syria tied to Golan withdrawal The passage reveals a covert diplomatic arrangement-dubbed a “pocket deposit”-where Rabin allegedly offered a Golan Heights withdrawal to Syria in exchange for security concessions. It names high‑level officials (Rab​in, Secretary of State Warren Christopher, Dennis Ross) and suggests a hidden quid‑pro quo that could have legal and political ramifications if substantiated. While the claim lacks concrete documentation of payments or dates, it provides a clear lead for further investigation into U.S. and Israeli diplomatic communications and any related intelligence reports. Key insights: Rab​in allegedly authorized a secret ‘pocket deposit’ to be communicated via Warren Christopher to Syrian President Hafez al‑Assad.; The proposal linked Golan withdrawal to Syrian security demands (demilitarized zone, early warning, water sources, embassies, open borders, joint projects).; Dennis Ross and other U.S. officials were involved in the negotiation framework.