Breaking

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has disclosed for the first time that he spoke directly with Syria’s new leader Bashar al-Sharaa shortly after Israel conducted military strikes against government targets in Damascus. Netanyahu described the conversation as ‘very short and very sharp’ during remarks to Druze supporters.

The strikes were stated by Israeli officials to have been aimed at protecting the Syrian Druze population. This represents a significant diplomatic development, as it indicates direct communication channels between Israeli and Syrian leadership following Israel’s military action.

The revelation marks a notable shift in Israel-Syria relations, which have been strained for years. The willingness of Syria’s new leadership to engage in direct dialogue with Netanyahu suggests potential openings for regional diplomatic engagement, though the exact content and implications of the call remain unclear.

Sources: Jerusalem Post, Times of Israel