Report: Mossad chief meets with Syrian Foreign Minister to ease tensions

According to Axios, Mossad Director Roman Gofman held a rare meeting on Sunday with Syrian Foreign Minister Asaad al-Shaibani. The meeting was intended to lower tensions and calm relations between Jerusalem and Damascus. These dramatic talks took place just days after the Israeli Air Force struck a military base in Syrian territory, a move that led to a sharp escalation between the two sides. A source familiar with the details stated that the meeting went well and that both parties agreed to continue their dialogue in an effort to put security talks back on track. The Prime Minister’s Office in Jerusalem declined to issue an official response, and a spokesman for the Syrian Foreign Minister did not respond to requests for comment.