Israeli-Syrian meeting in Paris ends with agreement to de-escalate tensions – Middle East Monitor

US envoy Tom Barrack met in Paris on Thursday evening with Israeli Minister of Strategic Affairs Ron Dermer, Israel’s National Security Council head Tzachi Hanegbi, and Syrian Foreign Minister Hassan al-Shibani.

Following the meeting, Barrak stated on X, “Our goal was dialogue and de-escalation, and we accomplished precisely that.” He added: “All sides confirmed their commitment to continuing these efforts.”

The Paris meeting came amid heightened…