Dhaka, Dec. 3 -- US President Donald Trump warned Israel on Monday against destabilizing Syria and its new leadership, days after a deadly operation by Israeli forces in the south of the country.

"It is very important that Israel maintain a strong and true dialogue with Syria, and that nothing takes place that will interfere with Syria's evolution into a prosperous State," Trump said on his Truth Social platform.

Trump said he was "very satisfied" with Syria's performance under President Ahmad Al-Sharaa, who made a historic visit to the White House in November.

Trump has been pushing for a security pact between Israel and Syria since Sharaa's coalition overthrew longtime ruler Bashar Assad a year ago.

But tensions have risen over hund...