A senior Hezbollah official said the group was prepared to engage in talks with Aoun if Israel withdrew from south Lebanon and halted its military strikes.
Israel and Turkey have recently discussed creating a coordination mechanism in Syria in efforts to prevent friction, days after Trump praised Erdogan in his meeting with Netanyahu.
The Turkish-Syrian connection has been tightening recently. A Western intelligence source previously told the 'Post' that Turkey wants to become Syria's air defense provider.
Syria's transitional government, led by Ahmed al-Sharaa, held its first meeting on April 7, focusing on reconstruction and unity.
Analysts believe the move reflects an intention to sever ties with figures associated with the previous government and to rebuild Syria’s foreign policy image abroad.
Following Trump's recent positive comments about Erdogan and Ankara's role in Syria, Washington is likely not on the same page with Jerusalem regarding tensions with Ankara.
Israel may have initially underestimated Hamas, but Ankara sees that Israel is not underestimating Turkey.
Syrian President al-Sharaa's extradition request for Assad meets with firm Russian rejection as ambassador confirms Putin's protection 'will not change.'
Fighter pilots told the "Post" that they estimated some 70% of Syria's firepower was destroyed during the IAF's December strikes on Damascus.
IDF revises report of Red Cross medics' killing • Hamas publishes hostage video • Former hostages Omer Wenkert, Liri Albag, and Gadi Moses speak at Tel Aviv rally • IDF strikes Hezbollah terrorists
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