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The Israeli government has historically viewed Syria's new leadership with suspicion, especially given the presence of extremist groups like HTS (Hayat Tahrir al-Sham) operating in the region. Meanwhile, Israel has scaled back its military interventions in Syrian territory, moving away from its previous strategy of frequent airstrikes. The recent meetings suggest a possible thaw, emphasizing de-escalation and confidence-building measures, such as joint security arrangements to prevent accidental clashes.