Indirect Peace Talks: Syria and Israel's Delicate Dialogue

Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa announced indirect talks with Israel, facilitated by UAE's backchannel, aiming to ease tensions caused by ongoing Israeli strikes. The discussions, conducted through unidentified mediators, seek mutual restraint over rising hostilities. Syrian leadership urges states communicating with Israel to curb its interventions in Syria.

In a strategic move to de-escalate tensions, Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa revealed that indirect talks with Israel are underway, shepherded by the United Arab Emirates' diplomatic backchannel.

The negotiations aim to mitigate rising hostilities as Israeli airstrikes continue to hit Syrian territories, including a recent strike perilously close to Damascus' presidential palace.

President Sharaa underscored Damascus' efforts to engage states with influence over Israel to exert pressure for halting these interventions, particularly condemning Israel's claimed responses to threats posed to Syria's Druze minority.

(With inputs from agencies.)