Israel and Syria are holding negotiations aimed at reducing tensions and halting hostilities, an Israeli official told The Times of Israel on Monday. 

According to the report, the talks, reportedly held in Jordan, are being led by Israeli National Security Adviser Tzachi Hanegbi and involve senior Syrian figures, including the defense minister.

“Could it develop into something beyond [security arrangements]?” an Israeli official told The Times of Israel. “For now, there isn’t anything concrete.”

The DPA News Agency said the talks involved “limited security arrangements” and the possible withdrawal of Israeli forces from areas seized after the fall of President Bashar al-Assad in December.

Meanwhile, Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Saar confirmed on Monday that Israel is interested in establishing formal diplomatic relations with longtime adversaries Syria as well as Lebanon, but emphasized that the status of the Golan Heights is non-negotiable.

“We have an interest in adding countries such as Syria and Lebanon, our neighbours, to the circle of peace and normalisation, while safeguarding Israel’s essential and security interests,” Saar said in a press conference. “The Golan will remain part of the State of Israel.”

Israel captured the Golan Heights from Syria during the 1967 Six-Day War and formally annexed the territory in 1981. While most of the international community regards the area as occupied Syrian land, President Donald Trump officially recognized Israeli sovereignty over the Golan Heights in March.