President Trump said the US will continue to advance strategic cooperation with the Syrian and Iraqi governments and that ties with them will deepen.

Fox News reported Trump said Iranians are experienced negotiators, that talks will take time and he is not in a hurry.

Israel's defense minister KATZ said Israeli forces will maintain a garrison at the strategic Beaufort Castle in southern Lebanon as part of a 'southern Lebanon security zone'. KATZ said the Israeli flag was raised again on high ground overlooking the Galilee after a 26-year withdrawal and that forces have re-established control of Beaufort Castle and will remain stationed there. He said control of the castle and expanded ground operations are intended to send a clear signal to opponents, warning that those who threaten Israeli civilians will progressively lose strategic assets.