US Syria envoy criticizes Israeli airstrikes on Idlib as unnecessary escalation
US envoy Tom Barak condemned Israeli airstrikes on Idlib, calling them an unnecessary escalation that does not support regional stability, according to Al Arabiya.
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AIUS Special Envoy for Syria Tom Barak has criticized Israeli airstrikes on Idlib, describing them as an unnecessary escalation.
He added that these airstrikes represent an unnecessary escalation that does not contribute to enhancing regional stability, according to Al Arabiya.
Barak stated that Syrian President Ahmed Al-Shara’s government has not adopted a hostile or expansionist approach, nor has it maintained proxy forces, but has repeatedly indicated a preference for de-escalation with Israel. He called for restraint, engagement in diplomatic channels, and prioritizing rational, constructive dialogue over further military incidents.
He continued that the United States has previously hosted, and will continue to host, discussions aimed at encouraging a diplomatic path instead of military options for both countries, noting that sustainable de-escalation agreements are built through ongoing dialogue with all concerned states and parties.