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Scoop: Israel-Syria talks planned in Paris with U.S. mediating

Scoop: Israel-Syria talks planned in Paris with U.S. mediating

Summary

Senior officials from Israel and Syria will meet in Paris to discuss a new security agreement. President Trump's envoy, Tom Barrack, will mediate the talks, which aim to stabilize the border between the two countries.

Key Facts

  • Israeli and Syrian officials will meet in Paris on Monday for negotiations.
  • The U.S. is mediating these talks, led by President Trump's envoy Tom Barrack.
  • The goal is to create a security agreement that includes the withdrawal of Israeli forces from some areas in Syria.
  • These will be the fifth round of talks, restarting after a two-month pause.
  • Talks were on hold due to big differences between the sides and the resignation of Israel's top negotiator.
  • The meeting in Paris follows a request from President Trump to Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu.
  • Netanyahu wants any agreement to ensure Israel's security and protect the Druze minority in Syria.
  • A new Israeli negotiating team, led by Ambassador Yechiel Leiter, has been appointed for these talks.
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