The US is talking with Israel about its actions in Syria, Blinken says
The US is speaking with Israel directly about its military actions in Syria in the wake of the fall of Bashar al-Assad’s regime, according to Secretary of State Antony Blinken, saying it is “really important… that we all try to make sure that we’re not sparking any additional conflicts.”
“The stated purpose of those actions from the Israelis is to try to make sure that equipment that’s been abandoned, military equipment that’s been abandoned by the Syrian army, doesn’t fall into the wrong hands, terrorists, extremists, etc.,” Blinken said to reporters before departing Jordan for Turkey.
Israel sent troops into the “buffer zone” between Israel and Syria and has struck Syrian air bases, ports, and weapons stockpiles across the country.
“The Israelis have been clear about what they’re doing and why they’re doing it,” said Blinken.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has met in Jerusalem with White House national security adviser Jake Sullivan to discuss events in Syria, according to the prime minister’s office.
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