New Syrian gov’t officials met with Israeli officials in Azerbaijan

Officials from Syria’s new leadership and Israel recently held direct talks in Azerbaijan, involving IDF Operations Directorate chief Maj.-Gen. Oded Basyuk, although the IDF did not confirm these discussions. Syria has shown interest in joining the Abraham Accords, aiming to break isolation and establish diplomatic relations with Israel, including mutual recognition of sovereignty. U.S. President Donald Trump encouraged Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa to sign the Accords and address security concerns during their recent meeting, highlighting ongoing international mediation efforts.