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Syria and Israel hold US-mediated talks in Jordan to de-escalate tensions

Syrian Foreign Minister Asaad al-Shaibani met with Israeli intelligence officials in Jordan for US-mediated talks aimed at de-escalating tensions following recent Israeli strikes on Syrian territory.

Aug 22, 2026·4 sources

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▪Syrian Foreign Minister Asaad al-Shaibani met with Israeli intelligence officials, including Mossad head Roman Gofman, in Jordan on August 23, 2026
▪The Israeli military targeted an individual in southern Syria on August 22, 2026, describing the target as a terrorist posing an immediate threat to soldiers
▪The August 23, 2026, talks in Jordan focused on establishing practical mechanisms to halt Israeli strikes, arrests, and targeted operations in Syria

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Peace negotiations & peace agreements Middle East peace process & normalization Israeli military operations Regional escalation & involvement in Gaza Syria

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