Netanyahu discloses 2025 call with Syria’s Sharaa, first publicly known contact
It is the first publicly disclosed contact between the leaders of Israel and Syria, which lack formal relations and have fought several wars. Sharaa’s government began US-mediated talks with Israel in 2025.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu disclosed on Thursday that he engaged in a brief and pointed conversation with Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa. He asserted that this interaction prevented the Druze massacres that took place last year in Syria. During a conference with Druze community representatives, Netanyahu emphasized that while there remains work to be done, he cannot disclose all details.
He further stressed his dedication to safeguarding the Druze community, stating, "We removed the Defense Ministry in Damascus - just like that, vanished - we removed a target inside the Palace compound, and I spoke with Sharaa. It was a very short and sharp conversation, and the massacres ceased." Netanyahu reiterated his unwavering commitment to protecting the Druze community, expressing that he would do everything necessary to prevent any more massacres and that they must be returned to their homes.
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