Syria's Sharaa confirms indirect talks with Israel

Welcome back to the Daily Briefing.

In today’s edition:

• Syria's Sharaa confirms backchannel talks with Israel to de-escalate tensions
• France pushes for US to lift Syria sanctions
• Iran denies involvement in alleged plot on Israeli Embassy in London
• Iran's FM arrives in India days after Pakistan trip
• Trump's Middle East envoy briefs UN Security Council on Gaza aid plan that would undercut UN's distribution role

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Gabrielle (@gsdebinski)