In a stark and unprecedented message directed at Israel, United States President Donald Trump warned Jerusalem not to take any action that could "interfere with the development of Syria" into a prosperous state. The warning, delivered via social media and coinciding with a diplomatic visit by a U.S. envoy to Damascus, comes in the wake of a fierce firefight last week in southern Syriawhere six IDF soldiers were wounded.
President Trump stated that the U.S. is "very pleased" with the results achieved in Syria following the fall of the Assad regime, which he attributed to "hard work and determination." He stressed that Washington is working to ensure the Syrian government "continues to do what is expected of it," callig it "significant" for building a "real and prosperous nation."
Trump called on Israel to enter into a "strong and genuine dialogue" with Syria, arguing that this is a "historic opportunity" for "peace in the Middle East." He specifically praised Syria’s new president, Ahmed al-Sharaa, saying he is "working diligently to ensure good things happen" and to establish a "long-term and prosperous relationship" between the two countries. (Read More)
