Syria and Israel Engage in Direct Security Talks Amid Shifting Regional Dynamics

In a significant diplomatic development, Syria and Israel have commenced direct, face-to-face discussions focused on border security and de-escalation efforts. These talks mark the first such engagement between the two nations in decades and follow the ousting of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad by Islamist rebels in December 2024. The new Syrian leadership, under interim President Ahmed al-Sharaa, has shown a willingness to engage with Israel, signaling a potential shift in regional relations.