Can I use thymeleaf syntax inside of javascript code?
As alternative, you could create a hidden link in your HTML, and then use it in your script:
HTML:
<a id="cancelAction" style="display:hidden" th:href="@{/users}"></a>
JavaScript:
$(document).ready(function () {
$("#buttonCancel").on("click", function () {
$("#cancelAction").click();
});
});