U.S. Warns Israel Against Escalating Strikes in Syria

Senior U.S. officials have privately warned Israel that its intensified military strikes inside Syria risk destabilizing the country, according to a report from Axios. The officials conveyed the message directly to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, the report states. They cautioned that the ongoing campaign could have severe negative consequences for Israel's own security. "We are trying to tell Bibi he has to stop this, because if it continues, he will self-destruct," one U.S. official told Axios, using the Prime Minister's nickname. The warning highlights growing American concern over the regional impact of Israel's actions. The U.S. fears that repeated strikes could further weaken Syrian state institutions and create broader instability. Israel has conducted numerous strikes in Syria for years, primarily targeting Iranian military assets and weapons shipments to Hezbollah. Recent months have seen a reported increase in the frequency and scope of these operations.