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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Abby Sewell

US envoy doubles down on support for Syria's government and criticizes Israel's intervention

A U.S. envoy doubled down on Washington's support for the new government in Syria, saying Monday there is “no Plan B" to working with the current authorities to unite the country still reeling from a nearly 14-year civil war and now wracked by a new outbreak of sectarian violence.

He took a critical tone toward Israel’s recent intervention in Syria, calling it poorly timed and saying that it complicated efforts to stabilize the region.

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