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Israel and Syria Plan Talks for Vital Humanitarian Corridor

8/14/2025

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Amid escalating violence and a dire humanitarian crisis, Israel and Syria are set to engage in talks next week to create a vital humanitarian corridor to Suweida. U.S. Congressman Abraham Hamadeh's recent visit to Damascus sparked discussions on aid and the possibility of normalizing relations, though fears of weapon smuggling and regional instability loom large.

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Amid escalating violence and a dire humanitarian crisis, Israel and Syria are set to engage in talks next week to create a vital humanitarian corridor to Suweida. U.S. Congressman Abraham Hamadeh's recent visit to Damascus sparked discussions on aid and the possibility of normalizing relations, though fears of weapon smuggling and regional instability loom large.