US has sent national security adviser John Bolton to Israel on a mission to allay’s concerns about President Donald Trump’s decision to withdraw troops from Syria.
Mr Bolton planned to meet with Israel’s prime minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, and other officials tomorrow before traveling to Turkey.
Israeli officials have expressed alarm that a swift withdrawal of the roughly 2,000 troops could enable Iran to expand its influence and presence in Syria.
The pullout announced before Christmas was initially expected to be completed within weeks, but the timetable has slowed as the US President acceded to requests from aides, allies and members of Congress for a more orderly draw down.
