Benjamin Netanyahu, the Prime Minister of the Israeli regime, announced yesterday at a press conference that immediately after the bombing of the Syrian Ministry of Defense and airstrikes near the presidential palace in Damascus in July 2025, he had a phone conversation with Ahmad al-Shara, the head of the Syrian transitional government.
Historic conversation between Netanyahu and al-Shara
These statements by Netanyahu are the first revelation about the phone conversation between him and al-Shara, who came to power in late 2024. This call, considered the first direct conversation between the leaders of the Israeli regime and Syria, took place at a time when tensions in the region were escalating.
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In this conference, which focused on issues related to the Druze community, Netanyahu said: "I picked up the phone and called al-Shara. The conversation was very brief but very decisive. After that, targeting the Druze in Syria stopped." These statements reflect the importance of this call in reducing tensions and its impact on the Druze community in Syria.
Security agreements under negotiation
Alongside these statements, the Israeli regime and Ahmad al-Shara's government are negotiating to reach a security agreement. Syria is demanding the withdrawal of Israeli forces from the buffer zone along the border. This area, which has been under the control of the Israeli regime's army following the fall of Bashar al-Assad, is considered one of the critical points in security negotiations.
The Syrian presidency has neither confirmed nor denied Netanyahu's statements regarding this phone call. This silence may indicate further complexities in the negotiations and potential agreements between the two parties. While the future of relations between the two countries remains uncertain, these discussions could have profound effects on security and stability in the region.
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