Israel is not a democracy, US envoy to Syria Tom Barrack suggests at Doha Forum
"In this region, what's worked the best, whether you like it or you do not like it, is a benevolent monarchy," Barrack said.
Amb. Tom Barrack, US Ambassador to the Republic of Turkey and Special Envoy to Syria, US Department of State, speaks during the 2025 Concordia Annual Summit on September 24, 2025 in New York City. (photo credit: Leigh Vogel/Getty Images for Concordia Annual Summit)ByTAL SPUNGINUpdated: