John Bolton, the lead negotiator for the initiative when it was formed, told Reuters "it would be fully justified" to use the initiative to slow down Iran oil exports.

"Enemies near and far have sought to destroy us. They mistakenly believed that our spirit was weak and our ranks were fractured," he wrote. 

Syria TV said the clashes were continuing in the Jableh region.

The Jerusalem Post has spoken to a variety of top sources close to the key players over the years and, more recently, on both sides of the issue to try to paint a picture.

Soldiers come to the network's clinics to receive treatment and sick leave approval.

"Shalom Hamas' means Hello and Goodbye - You can choose," Trump's post read.

SDF commander Mazloum Abdi says he welcomes Israeli support to protect Kurdish achievements, as regional tensions and security challenges persist.

To those in charge: Get a grip. These are lives you’re playing with, and you’re treating it like a sport.