What Transpired at the Paris Meeting Between the Jolani Delegation and Tel Aviv?
According to the English section of webangah News Agency, citing Mehr News Agency, Al-Ekhbariya Syria disclosed details of a meeting between Syrian and Israeli officials in Paris through a diplomatic source.
The source stated that the recent meeting in Paris involved a delegation from Israel’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs and intelligence service, mediated by the United States. The talks focused on recent security developments and efforts to reduce tensions in southern Syria.
The source confirmed that these negotiations did not result in any final agreement between the Syrian and Israeli delegations. The initial consultations aimed solely at tension reduction.
The syrian delegation emphasized that Syria’s unity and security are non-negotiable.
this diplomatic source added that the Syrian side expressed its commitment to ensuring Syria’s security and stability.
The Syrians also opposed establishing any parallel institutions or projects related to dividing Syria, according to the same source.
The Syrian delegation held Israel responsible for recent escalations.
The Syrians also declared their opposition to any actions pushing Syria toward chaos or internal violence.
The diplomatic source further noted that during this meeting, the Syrians reaffirmed their rejection of any illegal foreign military presence on Syrian soil while highlighting the desire of the Syrian people for peace and stability.
The delegation called for an Israeli withdrawal from areas recently entered by its forces in southern Syria.
Notably, senior Israeli and Syrian officials met face-to-face for the first time in Paris under US mediation led by a senior American diplomat.Ron Dermer, Minister of Strategic Affairs close to Netanyahu, along with Tsachi Hangbi, Israel’s National Security Advisor, met with Asaad Al-Shibani, Syria’s Foreign Minister. The meeting was hosted by Tom Barrett, US Special Envoy for Syria who also serves as Washington’s ambassador to Turkey.
