Trump warns Israel against obstructing Syria's progress

US President Donald Trump warned Israel on Monday against destabilising Syria and its new leadership, days after a deadly operation by Israeli forces in the south of the country.

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Trump said it was important that Israel maintain a good dialogue with Syria as he expressed continued support for making Syria a prosperous country.

"It is very important that Israel maintain a strong and true dialogue with Syria, and that nothing takes place that will interfere with Syria's evolution into a prosperous State," Trump said on his Truth Social platform.

Trump said he was "very satisfied" with Syria's performance under President Ahmed Al Sharaa, who made a historic visit to the White House in November.

Trump has been pushing for a security pact between Israel and Syria since Sharaa's Islamist coalition overthrew longtime ruler Bashar Al Assad a year ago. But tensions have risen over hundreds of strikes by Israel on Syria. In the deadliest so far, Israeli forces killed 13 people on Friday in an operation in southern Syria, saying they targeted an Islamist group.

Trump said Sharaa "is working diligently to make sure good things happen, and that both Syria and Israel will have a long and prosperous relationship together."