Syrian Foreign Minister Asaad al-Shibani met with an Israeli delegation in Paris on Tuesday to explore ways of strengthening stability in the region, with a particular focus on southern Syria, according to state media outlet SANA. The dialogue is part of ongoing U.S.-mediated talks aimed at reducing tensions in the conflict-ridden area.
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The discussions centered on preventing further escalation and ensuring non-interference in Syria’s domestic affairs. Both sides also considered reviving the 1974 disengagement agreement, which established a U.N.-monitored buffer zone in the Golan Heights to limit hostilities and maintain stability.
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This was the second meeting in Paris within a month, following an earlier July session where officials agreed to continue talks after failing to reach a final arrangement on de-escalation. The renewed exchanges reflect cautious but ongoing engagement between the two countries.
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Meanwhile, the southern Syrian province of Sweida has seen deadly clashes involving Druze fighters, Sunni Bedouin tribes, and government forces. Reports confirm hundreds of casualties, with Israel carrying out airstrikes to prevent what it described as potential mass killings of Druze civilians by Syrian government troops.
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The violence underscores the significant challenges interim President Ahmed al-Sharaa faces in consolidating authority across Syria. Despite strengthening ties with the United States and increasing security contacts with Israel, his administration continues to struggle with internal instability and fragmented control.
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