Trump Demands Israeli Withdrawal from Syria and Lebanon

U.S. President Donald Trump demanded that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu withdraw troops from Syria and Lebanon and redeploy forces. According to a report by U.S. online media Axios on the 14th (local time), Trump urged the withdrawal during a call on the 9th, arguing that the military presence in the region escalates regional tensions and goes against the will of local residents.

Currently, the Israeli military occupies significant parts of southern Syria and southern Lebanon, citing national defense. Senior Israeli government officials are reported to desire long-term control of these areas and the construction of Jewish settlements.

In recent weeks, there have been multiple incidents in southern Syria where local residents protesting the Israeli military presence clashed with Israeli forces.