Trump’s withdrawal stirs concerns of ISIS comeback in Syria

A recent move by US President Donald Trump to withdraw US troops from Syria has triggered much debate in an effort reckon its impact on the situation in Syria in the wake of an Iranian-Israeli conflict.

Analysts say the move will be an opportunity for the terrorist organization, ISIS, as well as the Iran-backed Hezbollah to boost their presence in the region.

According to a report by the UK-based newspaper, the Daily Express, ISIS could exploit the "power vacuum" Donald Trump will create withdrawing US troops in Syria to regain power in the region while Iran and Israel come to blow over control of southern Syria. 

United States allies have warned the Islamic State (ISIS) could exploit the withdrawal of American troops to regain control over the areas they lost to the US-led coalition in Syria. Sir Malcolm Rifkind also suggested the US retreat could fuel further conflict between arch-enemies Iran and Israel over control of southern Syria.

Former British foreign secretary Malcolm Rifkind said ISIS could exploit the situation after the withdrawal of US troops to regain power in the region while Iran and Israel come to blow over control of southern Syria.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said: "We will continue to act against Iran's attempts to entrench itself militarily in Syria, and to the extent necessary, we will even expand our actions there."

Russia's Defense Ministry said in a statement that the airstrike in Syria attributed to Israel "directly endangered" two civilian flights.

Russian Defense Ministry spokesman Igor Konashenkov described the Israeli airstrike as “provocative”, noting two civilian airliners were in a “direct threat”.

US soldiers were first deployed to Syria in 2014 as part of a coalition with the United Kingdom, France, Jordan and Bahrain to lead the fight against the threat of ISIS.

German Foreign Minister Heiko Maas has said there is a risk, describing the move as surprising and would pose a threat to the region.

According to US estimates, ISIS controlled an area stretching around 100, 000 sq. km with roughly 8 million people. ISIS had revenues worth around $1 billion a year.