Shara, speaking during his first visit to Europe, said the talks were aimed at de-escalating tensions amid continued Israeli attacks inside Syria.

During the meeting, President Trump urged Syria to join the Abraham Accords and normalize ties with Israel. He called on al-Sharaa to expel Palestinian terrorist factions, help manage Islamic State detention centers,

Israel's right-wing government has maintained a diplomatic silence this week as U.S. President Donald Trump fired off a blizzard of announcements that have shaken Israeli assumptions about their country's standing with its most important ally.

Sharaa’s greater acceptance in the world, the IDF is likely to maintain a presence in Syria for years to ensure radical militias don't gather on its borders, experts say

While the talks have been described as “cordial and open,” no concrete agreements have been reached, with both delegations committed to simply relaying their discussions to decision-makers in their respective capitals.

The UAE has secretly facilitated a backchannel dialogue between Israel and Syria to handle security concerns. These indirect communications, following Syrian President Ahmed Sharaa's UAE visit, focus on intelligence and security without involving official diplomatic relations.

If there is to be a breakthrough in ceasefire talks, it will require the US president to change his position and put pressure on Israel.

JERUSALEM - Israel's right-wing government has maintained a diplomatic silence this week as U.S. President Donald Trump fired off a blizzard of announcements that have shaken Israeli assumptions about their country's standing with its most important ally.

Syria’s leader has come up with a plan to get the attention of the United States. Part of this plan? A Trump Tower right in the heart of Damascus. This offer is not just about a building. It’s part of a bigger push to convince the U.