Syrian Leader Says Country Has Held Indirect Talks With Israel

Syria's President Ahmed al-Shara on Wednesday hinted at indirect talks with Israel aimed at curbing escalating tensions in the region, following days of heightened sectarian violence and Israeli airstrikes in Damascus. The meetings were al-Shara’s first since he took power, marking a potential effort to re-integrate Syria into international diplomacy despite strained relations historically. However, details about the mediators or specific discussions remained unclear, with neither al-Shara nor Israel’s prime minister providing further information.