US Syria withdrawal must be done with allies' defence 'assured': Bolton

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AFP Jerusalem
Last Updated : Jan 07 2019 | 12:25 AM IST

US President Donald Trump's national security adviser said Sunday during a visit to Israel that the American withdrawal from Syria must be done with the defence of allies "assured".

"We're going to be discussing the president's decision to withdraw, but to do so from northeast Syria in a way that makes sure that ISIS is defeated and is not able to revive itself and become a threat again," John Bolton said when meeting Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in Jerusalem.

"And to make sure that the defence of Israel and our other friends in the region is absolutely assured, and to take care of those who have fought with us against ISIS and other terrorist groups."

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First Published: Jan 07 2019 | 12:25 AM IST

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