U.S. envoy to Syria doubles down on support for new government and criticizes Israel’s intervention
Summary
A U.S. envoy, Tom Barrack, affirmed America's support for Syria's new government, emphasizing there is no backup plan besides working with it to stabilize the country after a long period of civil unrest. Recently, violence erupted in the southern province of Sweida involving the Druze minority and Bedouin tribes, which ended in a ceasefire after intervention from Israeli forces. Barrack mentioned Israel's involvement complicated peace efforts and announced a limited ceasefire between Syria and Israel.Key Facts
- Tom Barrack is the U.S. ambassador to Turkey and special envoy to Syria with duties also in Lebanon.
- Barrack stated there is "no Plan B" to aiding Syria's current government in uniting the country.
- Conflict in Syria's Sweida province involved fighting between Druze militias and Sunni Muslim Bedouin tribes.
- Israel intervened in the conflict on behalf of the Druze and launched strikes against Syrian government forces.
- The fighting resulted in hundreds of deaths and some reports of government forces targeting Druze civilians.
- Barrack announced a ceasefire between Syria and Israel over the weekend.
- U.S. did not participate in Israel's military decision, which Barrack criticized as badly timed.
- The ceasefire primarily addresses the conflict in Sweida and does not resolve broader regional issues.
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