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Jordan News
09-07-2025
- Politics
- Jordan News
Hebrew Media: Expected Meeting Between Shar' and Netanyahu in Washington This September - Jordan News
Hebrew media outlets have reported that a meeting is expected to take place between Syrian President Ahmad Al-Shar' and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in the U.S. capital, Washington, this coming September, ahead of the United Nations General Assembly. اضافة اعلان The Israeli outlet I24News, citing a Syrian source close to President Al-Shar' (who remained anonymous), reported that the two leaders will meet at the White House and are expected to sign a security agreement under the sponsorship of U.S. President Donald Trump. According to the source, this step 'would be the first toward a peace and normalization agreement between the two countries,' as he claimed. On another front, the Hebrew outlet, citing Gulf sources, stated that the United Arab Emirates is continuing its intensive mediation efforts between Syria and Israel, noting that the UAE's efforts are being coordinated with Saudi Arabia. According to those Gulf sources, 'the biggest obstacle is Israel's unwillingness to commit to withdrawing its forces from the Syrian Golan Heights in the coming months, as it believes that Al-Shar' has not yet fully regained control over all armed factions in Syria, particularly in the south.' Syrian-Israeli Negotiations In recent weeks, there has been a noticeable increase in reports of direct contact between Syria and Israel. These reports have moved beyond mere leaks to near-official statements, particularly after Israeli National Security Council Chairman Tzachi Hanegbi publicly announced that he is personally overseeing political and security dialogue with the Syrian government. A few days ago, U.S. Ambassador to Turkey and Special Envoy to Syria, Thomas Barak, revealed that the United States is sponsoring "meaningful talks" between Syria and Israel. He also noted that achieving peace between the two sides may take time, due to the complexities of Syria's internal situation. In an interview with The New York Times, Barak said that the U.S. administration is facilitating indirect dialogue between Damascus and Tel Aviv as part of a diplomatic track aimed at calming border tensions and exploring opportunities for Syria to join the Abraham Accords, which normalized relations between Israel and several Arab countries during Donald Trump's presidency. Barak emphasized that Syria's entry into these accords 'will not be immediate,' explaining that Syrian President Ahmad Al-Shar' 'may face internal resistance,' and that 'his people cannot force him or dictate that he sign the Abraham Accords, so he must proceed cautiously.' (Agencies) Note: The reference to 'President Ahmad Al-Shar'' appears to be fictional or speculative, as there is no current Syrian president by that name. If this is satire or part of a fictional narrative, please let me know so I can adjust the tone accordingly.
Shafaq News
30-04-2025
- Climate
- Shafaq News
Jerusalem hills wildfires spark state of emergency in Israel
Shafaq News/ On Wednesday, massive wildfires swept through the Jerusalem Hills, forcing Israeli authorities to declare a state of emergency and evacuate thousands. As firefighters warned of a blaze 'unprecedented' in both its intensity and spread, the Israeli National Security Council said it had secured commitments for the arrival of three Canadair firefighting aircraft from Italy and Croatia and was holding talks with other countries, including Greece and Cyprus, for additional aerial support. Meanwhile, the Fire and Rescue Authority revealed that 105 firefighting teams and 12 aircraft were working to contain the flames. Moreover, the Meteorological Service reported wind speeds of 60 to 70 kilometers per hour, making firefighting efforts 'extremely difficult.' While winds were expected to ease later in the day, forecasters warned they could intensify again on Thursday, potentially reigniting fire risks. The Ministry of Transport announced crews had dismantled sections of the central barrier to allow emergency vehicles to pass through, as heavy equipment units from the police were deployed on the ground to assist with evacuations and fire suppression efforts. Reports indicated the fire had spread to multiple communities, Beit Meir, Mevo Horon, and Canada Park. Thousands of residents were evacuated, and police issued warnings that further evacuations could be ordered if conditions worsened. At Hadassah Ein Kerem Hospital, located near the affected areas, the public was advised to seek treatment only in emergencies. Non-critical patients were evacuated, and staff were placed on high alert for potential casualties. Meanwhile, Shamir Medical Center reported receiving eight injured individuals. Israeli police arrested a 50-year-old man from East Jerusalem on suspicion of attempted arson, as authorities investigate whether the wildfires near Jerusalem were deliberately set, Israeli media outlets reported.
Wall Street Journal
11-04-2025
- Politics
- Wall Street Journal
Israel and Turkey in Talks to Avoid Conflict Over Syria
Turkey and Israel are working to defuse military tensions in Syria, easing the risk of conflict between two important U.S. allies that have suffered a strain in relations since the war in Gaza began in 2023. Officials from the two countries met Wednesday in Azerbaijan to begin talks to set up a mechanism to avoid conflict between the Turkish and Israeli militaries in Syria, according to statements from both governments. Israeli National Security Council Director Tzachi Hanegbi led the talks with Turkish officials, according to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's office.
