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Miscommunication in Baku: the road to escalation in Suwayda

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Ref: AD-2825

Summary: the recent escalation in Suwayda stemmed from a misunderstanding between Syrian and Israeli officials during peace talks in Baku, where Syria believed it had a green light to militarily integrate Suwayda, while Israel intended only for the restoration of state services. This misinterpretation led to a failed Syrian military takeover, a retaliatory Israeli response, and a domestic political crisis for Syrian President Sharaa.

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