Yesterday, in his first interview with ABC, President Trump called for establishing “safe zones” for innocent people fleeing the violence of the Syrian war. And he means doing so in Syria of all places.

Europe has, over the past two years, foolishly allowed several million “refugees” to enter the Old Continent. Most of these are men, not women and children – men of fighting age. And they flee towards welfare, crime, and terrorist opportunity, rather than from anything. Many are not from Syria. You may have heard that this is causing problems.

If the U.S. has to meddle in a foreign affair which does not at all concern us, this is the way to do it. Certainly, the humane thing to do. Russia immediately cautioned Washington on the complications of such adventure. These warning must be heeded. Any action must be undertaken with intelligence and the least amount of U.S. involvement possible.

Fortunately there is already international interest and precedent.

Syria’s neighbors, Jordan and Turkey, already have refugee camps within their borders. And at least one Israeli politician has already called for Israeli-established “safe zones” in Syria.

How about this solution: The Israelis can move in and man a refugee camp in Syria. The Russians, who already have a massive air presence in the region, can supply protective air cover. Jordan, Turkey, and the nations of Europe, likely desiring a break from current immigration, can finance the operation. Trump and the U.S. can orchestrate the plan, cheaply.

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This would allow Israel, Jordan and Turkey a way to closely monitor the situation in their back yards. It would ease migration into Europe. Russia would be able to integrate air cover, a no-fly zone, into its on-going bombing campaign against ISIS – thus preventing “friendly” fire incidents. And the U.S. could “do the right thing” while adhering to inexpensive non interventionism. Innocent civilians would be protected.

Though this may be beyond the thinking of many world leaders, I will gladly give them credit for the plan. You’re welcome.