Syria, Israel hold US-mediated talks in Jordan to de-escalate tensions
Summary
Syria’s Foreign Minister met with Israeli intelligence leaders in Jordan in talks led by the United States to reduce tensions after an Israeli attack on a Syrian airbase. The discussions focused on stopping attacks and finding ways to rebuild security agreements between Syria and Israel.Key Facts
- Syria’s Foreign Minister Asaad al-Shaibani met Israeli intelligence officials, including Mossad chief Roman Gofman, in Jordan.
- The meeting was mediated by the United States and involved a high-level Israeli delegation.
- Talks aimed to stop Israeli attacks, arrests, and targeting operations in Syria.
- Both sides discussed reviving negotiations for a lasting security agreement.
- The US has been trying to broker a security deal between Israel and Syria for over a year.
- Syria demands Israeli withdrawal to pre-conflict positions and restoration of a 1974 disengagement agreement.
- Israel wants to prevent Turkish military activity in Syria and keep the Syrian side of the Golan Heights demilitarized.
- Syria reaffirmed its sovereignty over the Israeli-occupied Golan Heights and insisted on rights to rebuild its army and alliances.
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