Netanyahu Reveals Direct Call to Syrian Leader After Damascus Strike
Summarized from The Times of Israel by baba
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu revealed he spoke directly with Syrian leader Ahmed al-Sharaa after Israel bombed targets in Damascus in July 2025. The conversation, the first reported between leaders of the two nations, occurred after strikes aimed at protecting Syrian Druze amid sectarian violence. Israel has conducted numerous strikes in Syria since late 2024 to prevent terrorist group expansion. Direct talks between Israel and Syria on a security deal are ongoing.
The story in 6 lines · by baba
- Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu spoke directly with Syrian leader Ahmed al-Sharaa after a July 2025 Damascus strike.
- This was the first reported direct conversation between leaders of Israel and Syria.
- Netanyahu stated the call was brief and effective in stopping sectarian slaughter in Syria.
- Israel's July 2025 strikes targeted Syrian Defense Ministry and near presidential palace.
- Syria and Israel have held direct talks on a security deal since September 2025.
- Syrian leader Sharaa confirmed indirect talks with Israel and possibility of peace.
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