• Trump urges Israel to maintain dialogue with Syria following recent deadly air strikes.
• The Israeli operation led to 13 Syrian casualties, provoking strong backlash from Damascus.
• US officials warn continuous strikes could destabilize Syria and undermine peace efforts.
• Trump supports Syria’s new leadership under Ahmed al-Sharaa, seeking a security agreement.
• Israel's actions have drawn criticism, potentially jeopardizing future relations with Syria.

US President Donald Trump has called on Israel to maintain "strong and true dialogue" with Syria, underscoring the necessity for actions that do not disrupt Syria's development into a stable state. Trump's comments come on the heels of Israel's latest military incursion that resulted in the deaths of 13 people, as reported by sources from both Al Jazeera and Le Monde.

In his social media message, Trump expressed satisfaction with the governance of Syria's new leader, Ahmed al-Sharaa, and emphasized the importance of Israel fostering good relations with Syria for mutual prosperity. The Israeli operation, targeting an Islamist group, has drawn condemnation from Syria, which has labeled it a "war crime" according to AA and Le Monde.

Sources have indicated that Trump’s administration is increasingly worried that Israeli air strikes in Syria may destabilize the region and hinder the possibility of a security agreement between the two nations. Trump's discussions with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, including a warning against destabilizing actions, focused on enhancing regional peace amidst escalating tensions following the Beit Jinn incident, according to AA and Le Monde.

Trump's administration is reportedly pushing for a security pact between Israel and Syria, recognizing the potential benefits of a peaceful resolution. The recent violence has prompted discussions about the future of Syrian-Israeli relations, indicating that ongoing hostilities could ultimately risk transforming the new leadership in Syria into an adversary, according to insights from both Al Jazeera and AA.