White House Statement: US Troops Expected to Withdraw from Syria Following Trump’s Orders
White House spokesperson Leavitt addressed the issue of whether the US will withdraw its troops from Syria during a press briefing. When asked about the US intention to withdraw troops from Syria in the near future, Leavitt responded by stating that as the Commander-in-Chief of the US army, President Trump has the authority to review the deployment of soldiers to foreign countries at any time.
Following a signing ceremony at the White House, President Trump fielded questions from the press on various topics. Addressing reports that Israeli media suggested the US would withdraw troops from Syria, Trump emphasized that a decision on Syria would be made by the US administration. He expressed that the US is not actively involved in the Syrian conflict and believes that Syria should handle its own issues without external interference.
Moreover, reports from Kan, an Israeli news outlet, indicated that senior White House officials have conveyed a message to their Israeli counterparts regarding the potential withdrawal of American troops from Syria. This news has sparked concerns in Tel Aviv, particularly about the impact on the Kurds in Syria.
The prospect of withdrawing American troops from Syria has also raised alarm in Israel’s political and military circles. Israeli Defense Minister Yisrael Katz stressed the importance of maintaining a presence on the Sheikh (Hermon) Mountain to secure Israeli interests in the region.
As the situation in Syria continues to evolve, the decisions made by the US administration regarding troop deployments in the region will have significant implications for various stakeholders, including Israel and the Kurdish population in Syria.
