Representatives from Türkiye and Israel are meeting in Azerbaijan's capital today for informal negotiations aimed at de-escalating tensions over activities in Syria and preventing potential conflict.
Representatives from Türkiye and Israel are meeting in Azerbaijan's capital for informal negotiations mediated by Azerbaijan. These discussions focus on mitigating tensions linked to Türkiye's activities in Syria and preventing the possibility of a military confrontation, as reported by Israeli TV channel Kan 11.
Israel is expected to propose two key security objectives: ensuring that no hostile armed groups operate close to its borders and preventing the placement of strategic weaponry in Syria that could pose a threat to its security.
The discussions in Baku are seen as an opportunity to foster dialogue, reduce regional tensions, and establish mechanisms to avoid future conflicts between these key players.
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