The talks focused on practical mechanisms to halt Israeli strikes, arrests and targeted operations, and on reviving negotiations towards a security agreement that could lay the groundwork for a broader future accord.

Israel said to set 'red lines' for diplomatic agreement, as US pushes for full renewal of direct Jerusalem-Damascus talks that were halted earlier this year

By Tom Perry and Feras DalateyDAMASCUS, Aug 23 (Reuters) - Syria expects negotiations to resume soon with Israel over a security deal it hopes will lead to Israel's withdrawal…