The message from Trump has been received: Israel recalculates its path in Syria
After the attack on a base that according to Israel was designated for Turkish forces, Jerusalem is working to calm tensions with Ankara and Damascus. The Mossad chief is leading the contacts, and in the…
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Israel is recalibrating its approach in Syria after a strike against a base it associated with Turkish forces. The move signals that Jerusalem took the Trump administration's signal seriously and is now working to de-escalate tensions with both Ankara and Damascus. Mossad chief is leading the diplomatic track, and security officials are already floating the idea of an interim agreement with Syria. Watch whether such a deal can gain traction given the competing interests in the region.