Trump's Syria Idea Sparks Regional Pushback

Tulsa News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jun 28, 2026 · 1m

Trump’s latest foreign policy gambit—suggesting Syria should handle Hezbollah instead of Israel—has sparked regional alarm and expert backlash. Syria’s new leader, Ahmad al-Sharaa, firmly rejects the idea, emphasizing national rebuilding over regional entanglements. Lebanon and Israel, both wary of Syrian involvement given historical tensions and current security complexities, are skeptical. Ironically, Syria and Hezbollah once fought on opposing sides in Syria’s civil war, and now Syria even hints at potential dialogue with Hezbollah—a surprising shift. Experts call Trump’s proposal…