Trump's Syria Policy Sidelines Israel | JQJO

President Trump's meeting with Syria's new leader, Ahmed al-Shara, at the Saudi royal palace marked a shift in US Middle East policy. Trump promised to lift sanctions on Syria, despite al-Shara's past ties to Al Qaeda and Israel's condemnation of him as a 'jihadist.' This decision effectively sidelines Israel, which has been a central player in US Middle East policy for decades. The move contrasts sharply with the views of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, whose government has repeatedly targeted Syria militarily. Trump's actions highlight a significant change in the US approach to the region.