High-level officials from Israel and Syria convened on Sunday to discuss reducing tensions following a recent bombing of a Syrian airbase. The meeting involved Syrian Foreign Minister Asaad al-Shaibani and Roman Gofman, the director of Israel's Mossad spy agency. This dialogue occurred shortly after an Israeli strike on the airbase heightened the conflict between the two nations. The Israeli prime minister's office did not provide comments regarding the meeting, and a spokesperson for al-Shaibani was unavailable for immediate comment.
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Israeli and Syrian Officials Meet to Address Tensions Following Airbase Bombing
Israeli and Syrian officials met on August 23, 2026, to discuss easing tensions after an Israeli bombing of a Syrian airbase. The meeting included Syrian Foreign Minister Asaad al-Shaibani and Mossad director Roman Gofman.
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