"Bibi sees ghosts everywhere": U.S. alarmed by Israel's Syria strikes

The Trump administration is worried about Israel's actions in Syria, fearing they destabilize the region and hinder peace efforts. U.S. officials are urging Prime Minister Netanyahu to cease cross-border strikes. The U.S. supports Syrian President al-Sharaa and seeks a peace process with Israel, a unique stance in the region. Recent Israeli raids and airstrikes inside Syria, resulting in Syrian casualties, have angered the Syrian government. The U.S. was reportedly not informed of the Israeli operation beforehand, causing further friction. U.S. officials believe Netanyahu's aggressive approach is counterproductive and jeopardizes diplomatic opportunities. Israel is wary of Trump's support for al-Sharaa and opposes lifting sanctions on Syria. The U.S. worries Netanyahu's actions are undermining efforts to achieve an Israel-Syria security pact, a potential step toward the Abraham Accords. U.S. officials have engaged in tense discussions with both Israeli and Syrian counterparts to de-escalate the situation. Trump publicly endorsed al-Sharaa and cautioned Israel on social media following the events. The U.S. is uncertain about who is responsible for the Syria file in the Israeli government after the departure of a key figure.