'A Nightmare For Israel': The Swamp Goes Crazy Over Trump Pulling Out Of Northern Syria

The most probable outcome of this impulsive decision is to ensure Iran’s domination of Syria.

The U.S. now has no leverage and Syria will eventually become a nightmare for Israel.

— Lindsey Graham (@LindseyGrahamSC) October 7, 2019

Trump’s decision in Syria is reckless and irresponsible.

It green lights Iran to form a land bridge and target Israel.

Kurds in Northern Syria could be wiped out.

ISIS may rise again.

Did Turkey promise the President dirt on a political opponent?
https://t.co/mJmFpmUu6Y

— Hakeem Jeffries (@RepJeffries) October 7, 2019

This is more than reckless. This will guarantee us NO friends in the Middle East (including Israel), will spark renewed ISIS AQ cells, and will tell those who have stood with us, like the Kurds, the US will kick you to the curb at will. https://t.co/okuhAV0NS5

— Jackie Speier (@RepSpeier) October 7, 2019

Our small military presence in Syria stabilizes the region, deters Iran, protects Israel, and prevents a repeat of the humanitarian disaster triggered by the previous administration’s policies.

— Rep. Don Bacon (@RepDonBacon) October 7, 2019

It would confirm #Iran’s view of this administration & embolden then to escalate hostile attacks which in turn could trigger much broader & more dangerous regional war.

— Marco Rubio (@marcorubio) October 7, 2019

At this time we, Israelis, pray for the Kurd People who are under a brutal Turkish attack.

The lesson for Israel is simple:

Israel will ALWAYS defend itself by itself.

The Jewish State will never put its fate in the hands of others, including our great friend, the USA.

— Naftali Bennett בנט (@naftalibennett) October 7, 2019

Perhaps Trump’s abandonment of our Kurdish allies will be a final wake up to those still convinced that he is a stalwart supporter of Israel. This president has no loyalty other than to himself.

— Bari Weiss (@bariweiss) October 7, 2019

Since I’m in Israel, tweeting will be more sporadic than usual. So congratulations are in order all around!

— Ben Shapiro (@benshapiro) October 7, 2019

Abandoning the Kurds to the tender mercies of the Turkish government -- a government led by Islamist dictator Erdogan -- is a foreign policy disaster.

— Ben Shapiro (@benshapiro) October 7, 2019

If you think Trump is a good friend of Israel, his abandonment of the Kurds in Syria is evidence that he’s not.

— Peter Fox (@thatpeterfox) October 7, 2019

So interesting to see Republicans who last week couldn't bring themselves to condemn @realDonaldTrump's obvious misdeeds regarding Ukraine wake up and express horror at his decision to abandon the Kurds (and Israel, ultimately). pic.twitter.com/k7JTAXS8DX

— Batya Ungar-Sargon (@bungarsargon) October 7, 2019

Israel is greatly concerned about US pullout from NE Syria. Senior Israeli officials "were shocked by the betrayal of the Kurds & how it empowers Erdogan & Iran. This is further proof Israel is on its own in Syria." https://t.co/DC2KErkdPv

— Elizabeth Tsurkov (@Elizrael) October 7, 2019

Don't let the lack of any formal #Israeli response to US President @realDonaldTrump's dramatic reversal of policy and decision to remove #US troops from northern #Syria fool you, #Jerusalem is deeply, deeply concerned about this step.https://t.co/AS2WvvjSAs

— The Jerusalem Post (@Jerusalem_Post) October 7, 2019

In a briefing with reporters just now, a senior State Dept official said the number of troops being withdrawn in NE Syria was less than the number of people in the briefing room (26), and from only two outposts.

— Nicholas Wadhams (@nwadhams) October 7, 2019

The senior State Dept official also said the US priority is unchanged from what @secpompeo said in January: "the importance of ensuring that the Turks don’t slaughter the Kurds." But didn't say how the US would enforce that.

— Nicholas Wadhams (@nwadhams) October 7, 2019