Syria’s Sharaa confirms indirect talks with Israel

Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa confirmed Wednesday that Syria has engaged in indirect talks with Israel aimed at easing tensions between the two countries.

At a press conference with French President Emmanuel Macron in Paris, Sharaa said that the negotiations are meant to “calm the situation and prevent it from spiraling out of control.” 

Reuters first reported the indirect talks between Israel and Syria on Wednesday, citing sources familiar with the matter. According to the report, the…