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Trump: We didn't consult with Israel on Syria recognition

"We want Syria to succeed."

Trump: We didn't consult with Israel on Syria recognition / Reuters

May 16, 2025

US President Donald Trump says Washington did not consult with Israel before the US recognised Syria’s new government under President Ahmed Alsharaa, despite Tel Aviv's reservations.

Trump defended the move as the right course of action, expressing confidence that it would benefit Syria.

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