from 21st Century Wire:

In this video, Prof. Jeffrey Sachs provides a critical analysis of U.S. foreign policy in Syria and the broader Middle East. He traces the roots of the Syrian conflict to a long-standing strategy by the U.S., dating back to the early 2000s, aimed at destabilizing governments in the region that resist U.S. and Israeli objectives. Sachs emphasizes the influence of the Israel lobby in shaping these policies, noting that they align with Prime Minister Netanyahu’s vision of regional dominance and opposition to a two-state solution with Palestine. He highlights Operation Timber Sycamore, a covert CIA effort to arm Syrian rebels, as part of this broader campaign, criticizing the lack of transparency and the devastating humanitarian consequences of these interventions.