Officials from Syria and Israel have agreed to hold further discussions aimed at de-escalating the conflict in southern Syria, following initial talks in Paris mediated by the U.S., according to Syrian state TV Ekhbariya. This marks the first official confirmation from Damascus about these significant diplomatic exchanges.

• The talks were described as "honest and responsible" by a diplomatic source, despite no final agreement being reached.
• Attendees included representatives from the Syrian Foreign Ministry and intelligence officials.
• Clashes in Syria's Sweida province between Druze fighters, Sunni Bedouin tribes, and government forces have resulted in hundreds of deaths, with Israel having intervened via airstrikes.