Trump, White House and the Gulf
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As Israel rains bombs on Syria, the U.S. says it is 'very concerned.' The U.S. sees a Syria ceasefire within hours as President Donald Trump’s administration pushes for peace. The U.S. State Department says it hopes for a Syria truce.
Clashes between Druze and Bedouin communities in southern Syria prompt Israeli military action as Secretary Rubio expresses hope for de-escalation amid Middle East peace efforts.
President Donald Trump welcomed Gulf leaders to the White House amid renewed Israel-Syria conflict, focusing on defence, business ties and diplomatic cooperation despite continued regional instability.
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Daily Times on MSNRubio warns Israeli strikes could derail Syria peace effortsThe United States has expressed serious concern over recent Israeli airstrikes on Syria's military headquarters. US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said on Wednesday that the violence is damaging efforts to bring peace and stability to Syria.
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Syrian activist relays discussion with Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa about his interest in peace deal with Israel, but several key issues remain between the two countries.
The Trump administration is pressing Israel and Syria to pull back from rising conflict near their shared border. Israel’s latest airstrikes in Damascus and Sweida aim to shield the Druze minority but have drawn US concern.
The 2020 agreements addressed diplomacy and commerce, not conflicts or the Palestinians. Predictions that the deals would produce regional peace were baseless, analysts say.
President Trump eases most sanctions against Syria in a move to reclaim regional leverage, counter Iranian influence, and support allies while seeking to create a more peaceful region.
The longer al-Sharaa acts on big issues and Israel intervenes in questionable matters not clearly threatening Israeli interests, the faster Israel may lose the key cards it holds in Syria.