US urges Israel to avoid escalation with Syria: Al Arabiya sources
US is pressuring Israel to maintain de-escalation arrangements with Syria and avoid military escalation, according to sources cited by Al Arabiya.
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AIInformed sources have said that the United States is pressuring Israel to maintain de-escalation arrangements with Syria.
According to the sources, as reported by Al Arabiya, the US is urging Israel to prevent friction and escalation in Syria.
The sources added that Israel has informed the United States it will continue to carry out limited and periodic strikes in Gaza and Lebanon. The sources also noted that the US administration has warned Israel against launching any unilateral strikes against Iran.
Earlier, a spokesperson for the US State Department said, following Israeli strikes on Syria, that restraint and dialogue are the best path forward. The spokesperson added that the United States supports respect for Syria's sovereignty and stability, as well as Israel's right to self-defense.