Reuters: Details of a direct meeting between Syrian and Israeli officials

Reuters revealed information about a direct meeting between Syrian and Israeli officials in recent weeks.

Reuters quoted five sources it described as “informed” as saying that Israel and Syria are in direct contact and have held face-to-face meetings in recent weeks aimed at containing tensions and preventing the outbreak of conflict in the border region.

The sources added to Reuters that direct meetings between officials from both the Syrian and Israeli sides may lead to broader understandings.

The sources explained that the direct meetings between Syrian and Israeli officials aim to prevent any escalation and contain security tensions.

According to the sources, the Syrian and Israeli sides held at least three rounds of direct talks, including one in the border area.

Sources indicated that Ahmed al Dalati, the security commander of As-Suwayda Governorate, headed the Syrian side that held meetings with the Israelis.