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Syrian president says his government is holding indirect talks with Israel

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By Abbas Al Lawati and Becky Anderson, CNN (CNN) — Syrian President Ahmad al-Sharaa has said that his government is holding indirect talks with Israel to bring an end to Israeli attacks on Syria. “There are indirect negotiations (with Israel) via mediators to calm and contain the situation so matter…

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  1. Local News 8

    Syrian president says his government is holding indirect talks with Israel (opens Local News 8)

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    By Abbas Al Lawati and Becky Anderson, CNN (CNN) — Syrian President Ahmad al-Sharaa has said that his government is holding indirect talks with Israel to bring an end to Israeli attacks on Syria. “There are indirect negotiations (with Israel) via mediators to calm and contain the situation so matter…

  2. Arkansas Democrat-Gazette

    Israeli airstrikes in Syria prompt mediated talks (opens Arkansas Democrat-Gazette)

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    PARIS -- Syrian President Ahmad al-Sharaa said Wednesday that his country is holding indirect talks with Israel to prevent recent hostilities from getting out of control. He spoke on his first visit to Europe since taking office in January and as he seeks to broaden ties to Western countries.

  3. KEYT Santa Barbara

    Syrian president says his government is holding indirect talks with Israel | News Channel 3-12 (opens KEYT Santa Barbara)

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    By Abbas Al Lawati and Becky Anderson, CNN (CNN) — Syrian President Ahmad al-Sharaa has said that his government is holding indirect talks with

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