• The US facilitated talks in Paris between Syrian and Israeli representatives.
• Meeting focused on achieving dialogue and reducing tensions in southern Syria.
• No final agreements reached, but parties committed to further discussions.
• Recent violence resulted in over 1,400 casualties, primarily among Druze and government forces.
• Syria emphasized its national unity and sovereignty during the talks.

A US-mediated meeting in Paris on recent tensions between Syria and Israel sought to foster “dialogue and de-escalation,” according to US Ambassador Tom Barrack. The meeting was characterized as an initial consultation aimed at reducing ongoing hostilities, particularly in southern Syria, where violence has recently escalated due to Israeli military interventions. Barrack stated, “All parties reiterated their commitment to continuing these efforts,” emphasizing the importance of diplomatic engagement amidst rising tensions, following clashes that occurred starting July 13. No immediate statements were released by either the Syrian or Israeli representatives attending the talks, according to aa and trtglobal.

The Syrian delegation expressed strong opposition to Israeli actions, stating that ongoing incursions since December have threatened regional stability. They insisted on Syria's "national unity and sovereignty," categorically rejecting any attempts to impose new realities on the ground. Diplomatic sources indicated that the meeting also discussed the potential for reactivating existing agreements, such as the disengagement agreement from 1974, aimed at establishing a buffer zone between the nations, according to dawn, aa, and trtglobal.

Though no final agreements emerged from the Paris meeting, it was agreed that additional talks would be scheduled to further explore de-escalation strategies in light of the recent violence, which has already resulted in considerable casualties, with reports indicating over 1,400 deaths linked to the conflicts. Syrian media stressed the need for the immediate withdrawal of Israeli forces from recently occupied positions, reaffirming their stance as non-negotiable, according to dawn and trtglobal.