US envoy confirms meeting with Israeli, Syrian officials in France

Lazar Berman is The Times of Israel's diplomatic reporter

US special envoy to Syria Tom Barrack confirms he met with Syrian and Israeli officials in Paris this evening, without specifying names.

According to multiple reports, Strategic Affairs Minister Ron Dermer was slated to meet with Barrack and Syrian Foreign Minister Asaad al-Shaibani.

“Our goal was dialogue and de-escalation, and we accomplished precisely that,” says Barrack. “All parties reiterated their commitment to continuing these efforts.”

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