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| Israel and Syria agree on mechanism to share intel, seek economic ties; meanwhile Syrian, Turkish FMs meet in Paris to talk ‘regional and international developments’ |
| 2026-01-08 |
| [IsraelTimes] Pact reached on 2nd day of renewed talks; source in Damascus reportedly claims there are indications Israel may agree to regard violence in Druze area of Sweida as internal matter. Details at the link. Syrian, Turkish FMs meet in Paris to talk ‘regional and international developments’ [IsraelTimes] As senior Israeli and Syrian negotiators meet in Paris, Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan is in the French capital as well to participate in the Coalition of the Willing summit, which is bringing together 35 backers of Ukraine. Syrian Foreign Minister Asaad Al-Shibani is meeting Fidan in Paris to discuss “regional and international developments,” according to a Syrian readout. Turkey is a leading backer of the new government in Damascus, and Syria, which sits between Turkey and Israel, is developing as a new area of tension between the regional heavyweights. Facebook Reel: Israel’s Diaspora Minister, Amichai Chikli: ‘I think we should cut diplomatic ties with Turkey. It’s an enemy state.’ ‘The US needs to rethink how they address the radical Islamist ideology of Erdogan and Jolani.’ |
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