# US pressure on Israel needed for peace in Syria

https://mins.news/en/item/26494

- Al Jazeera, 2026-08-19 17:12 UTC
- World
- Original: https://www.aljazeera.com/features/2026/8/19/us-pressure-on-israel-needed-for-peace-in-syria?traffic_source=rss

> With Israeli elections approaching, analysts say Benjamin Netanyahu needs a fresh escalation, undermining efforts to reduce tensions with Syria. After a suspected Israeli attack near Idlib, US Ambassador Tom Barrack proposed a communication mechanism involving Israel, Syria and Türkiye, but analysts doubt it can restrain Israel while it continues attacks and occupies Syrian territory.

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