The United States is engaging in direct discussions with Israel regarding its military activities in Syria following the collapse of Bashar al-Assad's regime. Secretary of State Antony Blinken emphasized the importance of preventing the escalation of conflicts during these conversations.
Blinken explained that Israel's actions in Syria are aimed at preventing abandoned military equipment from falling into the hands of terrorists or extremists. Israeli forces have entered the buffer zone between Israel and Syria and have conducted strikes on Syrian air bases, ports, and weapons stockpiles.
According to Blinken, Israeli officials have been transparent about the objectives behind their military operations in Syria. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu recently met with White House national security adviser Jake Sullivan in Jerusalem to discuss the situation in Syria.
The discussions between the US and Israel underscore the complexities of the ongoing conflict in Syria and the efforts to maintain stability in the region. Both countries are working to address the challenges posed by the aftermath of Assad's regime and the potential threats posed by the proliferation of military equipment in the region.
