Mossad Chief Meets Syrian Foreign Minister in Bid to Ease Regional Tensions

Israel’s Mossad chief has met Syria’s foreign minister in an effort to ease tensions and explore possible channels for dialogue. The meeting, if confirmed, would represent a rare high-level contact between officials from countries with deeply strained relations. Discussions may have focused on border security, regional armed groups, de-escalation, and preventing further military escalation. Neither side has indicated whether the encounter produced concrete agreements. The reported contact comes as international and regional actors seek diplomatic openings to reduce regional instability.