Syria should handle Hezbollah in Lebanon instead of Israel, Trump says

President Donald Trump suggested on Tuesday Syria should combat Hezbollah in Lebanon, citing an unspecified number of civilian casualties killed in Israeli airstrikes.

Syria should handle Hezbollah in Lebanon instead of Israel, Trump says

TL;DR

  • Trump suggested Syria should combat Hezbollah in Lebanon instead of Israel.
  • He cited civilian casualties from Israeli airstrikes as a reason for his suggestion.
  • Trump stated he told Israel that Syria could "take care" of Hezbollah and do a better job.
  • He expressed unhappiness with Israel's aggressive targeting of Hezbollah, deeming it too destructive.
  • Trump referenced his relationship with Syrian President Ahmed al Sharaa, describing him as capable and good for him.