White House national security spokesperson John Kirby affirmed Israel's right to self-defense in response to questions about their recent expansion of operations into the Golan Heights. Kirby deferred inquiries about the effort to the Israelis, stating that they have the right to defend themselves against imminent threats to their security. Israel's actions come as they seized the buffer zone following the collapse of Bashar al-Assad's rule in Syria.
Israel's foreign minister disclosed that the operations included bombing Syrian military facilities believed to house chemical weapons. The US President, Joe Biden, continues to closely monitor the situation in Syria post-Assad's regime fall. Biden and top US officials are engaging with regional counterparts, while also communicating with key officials from President-elect Donald Trump's team.
The White House emphasized the challenging environment in which Israel operates, acknowledging their right to self-defense. The ongoing coordination between the US and Israel underscores the strategic partnership between the two nations in addressing regional security concerns.
