US trusts Israeli intelligence on Syria, but there's a catch

The United States acknowledges the credibility of Israeli intelligence regarding Turkey's military buildup in Syria, which served as the basis for the IDF strike on an airbase. However, Washington is disappointed by Israel's rejection of diplomatic resolution mechanisms, including a special conflict prevention mechanism agreed upon with Syria in January.

The United States acknowledges the credibility of Israeli intelligence regarding Turkey's increased military presence in Syria, which served as the justification for the recent IDF strike on a military airbase in northern Syria. However, Washington is disappointed that Jerusalem chose a military solution over a diplomatic one. The US administration is divided in its response: the special envoy for Syria openly criticized the attack, while Donald Trump refrains from public assessments, trying to maintain a balance in relations with Netanyahu, Erdogan, and Syrian President Ahmed al-Shara. The American side particularly regrets that Israel completely ignored the special conflict prevention mechanism agreed upon with Syria in January. This mechanism was created to prevent military escalations, but before Tuesday's strike, Israel chose not to use it. In Washington's political circles, frustration is growing over Netanyahu's overall uncompromising and aggressive line in the Middle East.