Syria, Israel Engage in U.S.-Mediated Talks Amid Escalating Strikes

Syria and Israel have reportedly engaged in U.S.-mediated discussions aimed at de-escalating tensions, according to Syrian state news agency reports. These talks follow a recent Israeli airstrike on a military airbase in northwestern Syria, marking the latest in a series of Israeli military actions within Syrian territory. The strike, which Syria has condemned as a violation of international law, occurred near Damascus and follows another reported Israeli strike near the Turkish border.