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The Jerusalem Post·3 min read·hard

Mossad chief, Syria FM hold positive de-escalation talks after Israeli strike

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AMICHAI STEIN, IDAN KWELLER, JERUSALEM POST STAFF
Mossad chief, Syria FM hold positive de-escalation talks after Israeli strike
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Israeli and Syrian officials held high-level talks regarding de-escalation and security agreements following recent Israeli airstrikes. The meeting addressed concerns over regional tensions and military positioning.

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Diplomatic engagement between Israel and Syria is rare and significant for regional stability, particularly regarding the influence of third-party actors like Turkey.

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A meeting held on Sunday between Israeli and Syrian officials “went well” amid ongoing efforts to lower tensions between the two countries, a source familiar with the meeting told The Jerusalem Post.Those in attendance included Mossad chief Roman Gofman and Syrian Foreign Minister Asaad al-Shaibani, as well as the heads of the country's General and Military intelligence services, according to N12 News.Shaibani said the meeting dealt with halting Israeli attacks and renewing negotiations for a security agreement between the countries, N12 also reported.He added that the Syrian side emphasized the need to reduce tensions between Israel and Turkey, N12 reported, saying that Syria fears tensions between the two countries will continue to spill over into Syrian territory.The Syrian delegation stressed its opposition to an agreement which would prohibit it from building up its military and forging alliances, the report said, adding that the Syrians wanted discussions regarding the Golan Heights…

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