U.S. Condemns Violence in Syria, Pushes for Peace Talks

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The U.S. State Department under President Trump unequivocally condemned recent violence in southern Syria, particularly in Sweida, and criticized Israeli airstrikes on Damascus. Spokesperson Tammy Bruce called on all parties to 'step back and engage in meaningful dialogue' aimed at establishing a durable ceasefire. Washington supports diplomatic mediation and de-escalation.

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00:00An update on the situation in Syria. The United States unequivocally condemns the violence.

00:05All parties must step back and engage in meaningful dialogue that leads to a lasting ceasefire.

00:11Over the last 48 hours, the United States has led diplomatic efforts to promote real de-escalation and peace.

00:19As Secretary of State Marco Rubio noted yesterday,

00:22we have engaged all the parties involved in the clashes in Syria.

00:26We have agreed on specific steps that will bring this troubling and horrifying situation to an end tonight.

00:33This will require all parties to deliver on the commitments they have made,

00:38and this is what we fully expect them to do.

00:41We are actively engaging all constituencies in Syria to navigate towards calm and continued discussions

00:47on integration and a stable, more prosperous future for all Syrians.

00:53To that end, we are calling on the Syrian government to lead in determining the path forward.

01:00I can tell you regarding Israel's intervention and activity is the United States did not support recent Israeli strikes.

01:11We are engaging diplomatically with Israel and Syria at the highest levels,

01:15both to address the present crisis and reach a lasting agreement between the two sovereign states.

01:22President Trump has outlined his clear vision of a prosperous Middle East and stable Syria at peace with itself and its neighbors.

01:30Peace among neighbors, including Israel and Syria, is a critical component of this vision.

01:36An update on the situation in Syria.

01:38The United States unequivocally condemns the violence.

01:41All parties must step back and engage in meaningful dialogue that leads to a lasting ceasefire.

01:47Over the last 48 hours, the United States has led diplomatic efforts to promote real de-escalation and peace.

01:55As Secretary of State Marco Rubio noted yesterday,

01:59we have engaged all the parties involved in the clashes in Syria.

02:03We have agreed on specific steps that will bring this troubling and horrifying situation to an end tonight.

02:09This will require all parties to deliver on the commitments they have made,

02:14and this is what we fully expect them to do.

02:17We are actively engaging all constituencies in Syria to navigate towards calm and continued discussions

02:24on integration and a stable, more prosperous future for all Syrians.

02:30To that end, we are calling on the Syrian government to lead in determining the path forward.

02:36I can tell you regarding Israel's intervention and activity is the United States did not support recent Israeli strikes.

02:47We are engaging diplomatically with Israel and Syria at the highest levels,

02:51both to address the present crisis and reach a lasting agreement between the two sovereign states.

02:59President Trump has outlined his clear vision of a prosperous Middle East and stable Syria at peace with itself and its neighbors.

03:06Peace among neighbors, including Israel and Syria, is a critical component of this vision.

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