Archive · 25 Jul 2025
Israel and Syria Hold First Talks in 25 Years
Israel and Syria, who haven't talked in a long time, had a meeting in Paris.
It was the first time high-level officials from both sides met in 25 years.
The United States helped set up the meeting.
They talked about trying to make things calmer in southern Syria where there has been some fighting.
They also talked about the 1974 ceasefire and reducing the risk of more fighting.
They also talked about regional security concerns, like the Iranian nuclear program.
This meeting could be the start of more talks to solve problems between the two countries.
Senior Israeli and Syrian ministers met in Paris after 25 years for talks.
The U.S. Special Envoy, Tom Barrack, mediated the four-hour meeting.
Discussions focused on de-escalating tensions and security in southern Syria.
The meeting aimed to address recent sectarian violence and security concerns.
The talks also addressed broader regional issues, including the Iranian nuclear program.
- Who
- Senior ministers from Israel and Syria and U.S. Special Envoy Tom Barrack.
- What
- High-level meeting between Israeli and Syrian ministers.
- When
- Thursday
- Where
- Paris
- Why
- To de-escalate tensions and establish security understandings in southern Syria.
- Meeting Location
- Paris
- Meeting Duration
- Four hours
- Mediator
- U.S. Special Envoy Tom Barrack
- Main Topics
- De-escalation of tensions and security in southern Syria
- Last High-Level Talks
- Over 25 years ago