Trump Urges Israel to Maintain Strong Dialogue with Syria Amid Rising Tensions

Dec 02, 2025 01:42 am CST

US President Donald Trump has called for Israel to maintain strong diplomatic relations with Syria's new leadership under Ahmed al-Sharaa, warning against actions that might destabilize the country. This statement follows deadly Israeli operations in southern Syria and comes as Trump continues pushing for broader Middle East peace initiatives after the recent Gaza ceasefire.