Trump calls on Israel to dialogue with Syria as US deepens cooperation with Sharaa regime
US and Syrian forces conduct first joint military operation against ISIS positions
On Monday, U.S. President Donald Trump said his administration is “very satisfied” with the progress in Syria, and warned Israel not to disrupt that country's political transition, in an apparent reference to recent IDF raids in the Syrian Golan.
“The United States is very satisfied with the results displayed, through hard work and determination, in the Country of Syria,” Trump posted to Truth Social.
“We are doing everything within our power to make sure the Government of Syria continues to do what was intended, which is substantial, in order to build a true and prosperous Country.”
“It is very important that Israel maintain a strong and true dialogue with Syria, and that nothing takes place that will interfere with Syria’s evolution into a prosperous State,” Trump continued.
“The new President of Syria, Ahmed al-Sharaa, is working diligently to make sure good things happen, and that both Syria and Israel will have a long and prosperous relationship together. This is a historic opportunity, and adds to the SUCCESS, already attained, for PEACE IN THE MIDDLE EAST!”
While Trump appears to be concerned with maintaining momentum for various development programs within the Middle East, apparently based on the philosophy of Jared Kushner of using economic development as a platform for peace, he has increasingly expressed public criticism of Israel.
Israeli leadership, across the political spectrum, generally places a higher value on guaranteeing security through precise, targeted military action, even if it generates friction with neighboring countries, than on political agreements with neighboring countries, which have often proved futile in preventing attacks against Israeli territory and civilians.
The U.S. administration has supported the rebuilding of Syria after the civil war by lifting what President Trump called “strong and biting sanctions.” Trump recently hosted President Ahmad al-Sharaa at the White House, where he pledged to continue to help the country rebuild.
Tensions have escalated along Israel's northern border with Syria and Lebanon, as Israel works to prevent the return of Hezbollah in southern Lebanon, and the encroachment of jihadi militias into the territory south of Damascus in Syria. The Israeli government has also pledged to protect the Druze minority community in southern Syria, as many of the Druze there share familial ties with the Druze in Israel’s Golan Heights.
Earlier this year, Israel conducted several airstrikes in Syria to prevent the arrival of jihadist militias attacking the Druze in Suweida, and even struck in Damascus as a warning to the al-Sharaa regime to reign in the militias.
On Friday, Israeli forces raided the southern Syrian village of Beit Jann, arresting several militants and killing at least 13 people, according to Syrian reports. Six IDF soldiers were injured in the raid, when armed militants began shooting at them after they apprehended the two wanted men. The Israeli military said it targeted fighters from Jamaa Islamiya, who have threatened attacks against Israel. The Syrian government called the IDF’s security operation a “full-fledged war crime.”
The Israeli government, however, said it was investigating whether Syrian regime intelligence units participated in the attack on its forces.
On Sunday, U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM), said that a joint operation between Syrian regime forces and CENTCOM destroyed more than 15 sites in Syria belonging to the ISIS terror organization.
Forces from U.S Central Command and the Syrian Ministry of Interior located and destroyed more than 15 sites containing ISIS weapons caches in southern Syria, Nov. 24-27.
— U.S. Central Command (@CENTCOM) November 30, 2025
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“This successful operation ensures gains made against ISIS are lasting and the group is not able to regenerate or export terrorist attacks to the U.S. homeland and around the world,” said CENTCOM commander Adm. Brad Cooper.
The announcement marks the first public acknowledgment of military cooperation between the U.S. and the new Syrian regime.
Trump has been pushing for a security pact between Israel and Syria since al-Sharaa came to power, after toppling the Bashar al-Assad regime last year.
On Monday, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu held a phone call with Trump. They discussed expanding regional peace agreements, after which, Netanyahu said that Trump had extended an invitation to the White House “in the near future.”
While Trump has been publicly encouraging Israel and Syria to cooperate, the two governments harbor a high level of distrust towards one another, with Israeli security officials noting the continued statements of jihadist militias aligned with the Syrian regime, threatening attacks on the Jewish state.
Recent reports in Hebrew media have claimed that Palestinian factions, including Hamas and Palestinian Islamic Jihad have begun building infrastructure in Syria, with the apparent knowledge of the Syrian regime. The Syrian government later denied the reports.
The All Israel News Staff is a team of journalists in Israel.
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