Israel and Syria resume diplomatic dialogue after months of silence under US mediation

Fox News - WorldCenter-RightEN 3 min read 100% complete by Efrat LachterJanuary 6, 2026 at 08:51 PM

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Under U.S. mediation, senior Israeli and Syrian officials met in Paris to resume diplomatic dialogue after months of silence. The talks, framed as part of President Trump's Middle East peace vision, focused on respecting Syria's sovereignty, ensuring Israel's security, and promoting mutual prosperity. Both countries committed to lasting security arrangements and agreed to establish a joint fusion mechanism for ongoing coordination on intelligence, military de-escalation, diplomacy, and commercial opportunities, all under U.S. supervision. Israel emphasized the need to secure its citizens, prevent border threats, and advance economic cooperation, while Syria seeks reactivation of a 1974 disengagement agreement and a withdrawal of Israeli forces. The dialogue will continue while safeguarding the security of the Druze minority in Syria.

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