{
  "id": 14719164,
  "title": "Netanyahu reveals direct call with Syrian President Sharaa, claims he stopped Druze massacres",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/15/netanyahu-reveals-direct-call-with-syrian-president-sharaa-claims-he",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-15T14:52:54.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Jerusalem Post",
    "slug": "jerusalem-post",
    "url": "https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/article-911842"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "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.",
  "summary": "\"It was a very short, very sharp conversation, and the massacre was stopped,\" Netanyahu said. He added: \"There is still work to be done; I cannot reveal everything.\"",
  "key_points": [
    "Netanyahu spoke briefly with Syrian President Sharaa",
    "Conversation prevented Druze massacres last year",
    "Prime Minister pledged to protect Druze community"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 3,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Arutz Sheva - Israel National News",
        "title": "Netanyahu: I called al-Sharaa, and the Druze massacre stopped",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/15/netanyahu-i-called-al-sharaa-and-the-druze-massacre-stopped",
        "published": "2026-10-15T14:10:32.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Al-Monitor",
        "title": "Netanyahu discloses 2025 call with Syria’s Sharaa, first publicly known contact",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/15/netanyahu-discloses-2025-call-with-syrias-sharaa-first-publicly-known",
        "published": "2026-10-15T14:38:19.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}