Syrian and Israeli Officials Hold Paris Talks to Ease Tensions

Syria’s top diplomat held US-mediated talks with Israeli delegates in Paris, seeking to defuse tensions following a flare-up of sectarian violence that prompted Israel to strike its neighboring country last month.

Strategic Affairs Minister Ron Dermer, who is Benjamin Netanyahu’s closest adviser on foreign policy, headed the Israeli delegation, the Jerusalem Post reported. He met Tuesday with Syrian Foreign Minister Asaad Al-Shaibani.