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Netanyahu reveals direct contact with Assad after Israeli strike on Syrian defense ministry

Israeli PM Netanyahu disclosed he spoke with Syrian President Assad shortly after an Israeli airstrike hit the Syrian Ministry of Defense, a rare and significant direct communication between the two leaders. The nature and content of the conversation remain undisclosed, and the claim is based solely on Netanyahu's statement. This marks a notable deviation from the usual pattern of indirect messaging and could signal a shift in bilateral dynamics or an attempt to manage escalation.

Asharq Al-Awsatabout 17 hours agoIL, SYCredibility 42%View source

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Mosaic Score8.6

Model confidence0.3

Significance0.8

Source credibility0.4

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#israel #syria #netanyahu #assad #diplomacy #airstrike

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Damascus

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Part of 2 situations

activeGeopoliticsConflict6h ago

Israel — 99 developments

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developingGeopolitics16h ago

Netanyahu Claims Direct Calls with Syrian Leadership Amidst Regional Incidents

Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu has publicly claimed direct telephone conversations with Syrian President al-Sharaa and President Assad. These alleged calls reportedly occurred following an Israeli airstrike on the Syrian Ministry of Defense and amidst sectarian violence targeting Druze in Syria. The claims, based solely on Netanyahu's statements, indicate a potential, albeit unconfirmed, shift in direct communication channels between the two nations.

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