U.S. Special Envoy Tom Barrack said negotiations between Syria and Israel have resumed, marking the first publicly acknowledged contacts between the two sides in years. Barrack did not detail the venue or agenda, but indicated that all parties are moving quickly toward a potential agreement. Separately, the envoy said Lebanon’s own peace process requires a “fresh start,” suggesting that current frameworks are insufficient to advance talks involving Beirut. Barrack did not announce new initiatives for Lebanon but called for a redesigned dialogue format.