Israel, Syria, and the United States agreed to establish a joint “fusion mechanism” to serve as a communication cell for intelligence sharing, military de-escalation, diplomatic engagement, and commercial issues, according to a Tuesday statement.
The announcement came following a round of meetings between senior Israeli and Syrian officials in Paris, and clarified that the US will supervise the mechanism and that it will “address disputes promptly” to prevent misunderstandings.
Furthermore, it was agreed to begin talks between Jerusalem and Damascus in civilian areas, including medicine, energy, and agriculture, The Jerusalem Post has learned. Officials did not provide a timeline for implementation.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu confirmed talks between Israel and Syria took place in a Tuesday evening statement, "during which Israel emphasized the importance of ensuring the security of its citizens and preventing threats to its borders.
"It was agreed to continue the discussion to promote common goals and maintain the security of the Druze minority in Syria," the prime minister added.
The communication cell is presented as a standing channel to manage sensitive exchanges between Jerusalem and Damascus. It would coordinate security messages, facilitate diplomatic follow-up, and explore commercial opportunities under US oversight, with the stated aim of reducing friction and preventing misunderstandings.
According to the statement, the Israeli delegation included Ambassador to Washington Yechiel Leiter, the prime minister's Military Secretary Roman Gofman, and Acting National Security Council head Gil Reich.
Foreign Minister Assad al-Shaibani and Intelligence chief Hussein Salameh represented the Syrian side. The American team comprised envoy Steve Witkoff, Jared Kushner, and Tom Barrack, described as the US envoy for Syria.
The Paris meeting and US role in Israel-Syria talks
The talks were hosted and mediated by the United States, the statement said. Washington “commended these positive steps” and pledged support for implementation as part of wider regional diplomacy linked to US President Donald Trump’s regional plan, the statement added.
The Paris session follows months of US-brokered contacts between the sides. Recent reporting by the Post has noted quiet Israel–Syria meetings in Paris under US oversight, plans for additional US-mediated talks, and an intensifying American role via envoy Tom Barrack. Syrian officials have also signaled openness to resuming negotiations, according to regional reports cited by the Post.