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Israel Denies Rumors of Talks with Syria in Abu Dhabi

7/10/2025

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Israel firmly rejected rumors of a meeting between Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa and National Security Advisor Tzachi Hanegbi in Abu Dhabi, labeling the reports as untrue. While both countries are entangled in speculation about potential normalization talks, major hurdles persist, especially Syria's insistence on Israel's withdrawal from the Golan Heights.

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Israel firmly rejected rumors of a meeting between Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa and National Security Advisor Tzachi Hanegbi in Abu Dhabi, labeling the reports as untrue. While both countries are entangled in speculation about potential normalization talks, major hurdles persist, especially Syria's insistence on Israel's withdrawal from the Golan Heights.