Netanyahu says he spoke with Syria’s Sharaa

Welcome back to the Daily Briefing.

This is Beatrice Farhat, filling in for Gabrielle.

In today’s edition:  

• In first, Israel’s Netanyahu says he held call with Syria’s Sharaa
• Saudi Arabia's international events derailed by war
• Syria arrests Mihrac Ural, ex-Assad militia head also wanted by Turkey
• Houthis strike Yemeni government’s presidential palace in Aden
• Russia’s FM to visit Iran next week

Thanks for reading,