Event Brief
Aug 23, 2026 at 7:07 PM ET
Syria and Israel hold US-mediated talks in Jordan
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Syria and Israel held high-level, U.S.-mediated talks in Jordan to ease tensions after recent Israeli strikes on Syrian territory. The discussions covered mechanisms to halt strikes and targeted operations, revive negotiations toward a security agreement, and prevent Israel–Turkey tensions from spilling onto Syria.
WHO: Syria and Israel, mediated by the United States
WHAT: High-level US-mediated talks between Syria and Israel to ease tensions and discuss security negotiations and mechanisms to halt strikes and targeted operations
WHEN: Reported Aug 23, 2026 at 6:48 PM ET
WHERE: Jordan
WHY: The talks were held to ease tensions following recent Israeli strikes on Syrian territory.
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