'It sounds like virtual reality': Israeli officials cast doubt on Trump’s suggestion that Syria could confront Hezbollah in Lebanon, as Damascus denies any plan to intervene and regional actors weigh the risks of a wider conflict.

Speaking on June 7 about developments in Lebanon to NBC's Meet the Press, President Trump suggested that Syria could help facilitate “more surgical” strikes against Hezbollah.

Trump said he told Israel that Syria should "take care" of Hezbollah because he believes "they'd do a better job of doing it."