Unprecedented Meeting Between Israeli Defense Minister and Syrian Foreign Minister Brokered by the U.S.

Israel’s Public Broadcasting Corporation (Kan Radio) reported on Sunday that Israeli Defense Minister Yisrael Katz is set to meet this week with Syrian Foreign Minister Asaad Al-Shibani — a move considered the first of its kind at this level.

According to the report, the meeting comes as part of U.S.-brokered talks aimed at de-escalating rising tensions in southern Syria, where fears of a large-scale military confrontation are growing.

Observers believe that if this meeting takes place, it could represent a significant shift in the nature of communications between Damascus and Tel Aviv, potentially opening the door to new diplomatic channels despite the ongoing deep disagreements over border issues and regional security.