#1. Russian report

Russian, Israeli top security officials discuss situation in Middle East,
Syria
Nikolai Patrushev and Meir Ben-Shabbat exchanged views on a number of issues
concerning Russian-Israeli security cooperation
September 13, 19:19 UTC+3
http://tass.com/politics/1021491

MOSCOW, September 13. /TASS/. Russian Security Council Secretary Nikolai
Patrushev and Israeli National Security Advisor Meir Ben-Shabbat have held a
meeting in Moscow, discussing the situation in the Middle East, particularly
in Syria, the council said in a statement on Thursday.

"Nikolai Patrushev and Meir Ben-Shabbat exchanged views on a number of
issues concerning Russian-Israeli security cooperation, focusing on the
fight against terrorism," the statement reads. "The parties discussed the
situation around Syria and ways to ensure security and stability in the
Middle East," the council added.

According to the Russian Security Council, the two security officials also
touched upon the results of the Russia-Iran-Turkey summit held in Tehran on
September 7.

#2 Israeli report

National Security Adviser and NSC Director Meir Ben-Shabbat Meets with his
Russian Counterpart Nikolai Patrushev in Moscow
(Communicated by the Prime Minister's Media Adviser)

National Security Adviser and National Security Council Director Meir
Ben-Shabbat, today (Thursday, 13 September 2018), in Moscow, met with
Russian National Security Council Chairman Nikolai Patrushev. Security
establishment officials and senior officers also attended the meeting.

Regional issues in the Middle East, including the situation in Syria, were
discussed.

National Security Adviser Ben-Shabbat emphasized that Israel insists that
Iranian forces must leave all of Syria.