Israel, Syria agree to dedicated communication line in US-brokered talks

Al JazeeraCenterEN 2 min read 100% complete by Al Jazeera StaffJanuary 6, 2026 at 08:22 PM

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In January 2026, Israel and Syria, under US supervision, agreed to establish a joint communication mechanism to de-escalate military tensions. The agreement, reached after meetings in Paris, aims to facilitate intelligence sharing, coordinate military actions, and prevent misunderstandings. This "dedicated communication cell" may also open avenues for diplomatic engagement and commercial opportunities. A Syrian official stated that progress on key strategic issues hinges on a clear timeline for Israeli troop withdrawal from Syrian territory occupied since December 2024. While the Syrian side indicated an initiative to suspend all Israeli military activity against Syria, this was not confirmed by Israel. Israel has occupied areas of the Syrian Golan Heights since 1967, and expanded further into Syrian territory in the past year.

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Russia 30% Reuters 30% Jabal al-Sheikh 40% Paris 40% Bashar al-Assad 40% Golan Heights 50% United States ×270% Syria ×990% Israel ×990%

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de-escalation 90% security agreement 80% communication line 80% us-brokered talks 70% military activity 70% joint mechanism 70% diplomatic engagement 60% israeli troops withdrawal 60% intelligence sharing 50% golan heights 50%