Tag Archives: Ahmed al-Sharaa

Israel Blames Syrian Leader After Rocket Attacks

Tensions have escalated along the Israeli-Syrian border following the launch of two projectiles from Syrian territory into Israeli airspace. In response to the incident, Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz issued a firm statement placing direct responsibility on Syria’s interim leadership. Katz named Ahmed al-Sharaa, who is currently serving as Syriaโ€™s interim president, as accountable for the rocket fire. According to …

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Syria Welcomes US Sanctions Relief as Positive Step

The United States has formally lifted longstanding economic sanctions on Syria, marking a significant shift in policy following the December 2024 ousting of former President Bashar al-Assad. This move aims to support Syria’s reconstruction efforts and alleviate humanitarian challenges after more than a decade of civil conflict. Policy Shift and Conditions On May 23, 2025, the U.S. Treasury Department issued …

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What Trump and Sharaa Could Gain from Lifting Syria Sanctions

Syriaโ€™s interim president, Ahmed al-Sharaa, has welcomed the decision by former U.S. President Donald Trump to lift sanctions on the country, describing the move as both historic and bold. Speaking in a nationally televised address, Sharaa said the change in U.S. policy marked a significant turning point for a country long devastated by war and diplomatic isolation. He added that …

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Ukraine FM Calls for Expulsion of Russian Forces During Syria Visit

Ukraine’s Foreign Minister Andriy Sybiga made an unannounced visit to Damascus on Monday, urging Syria’s new leader Ahmed al-Sharaa to expel Russian forces from the country. Russia had been a crucial ally of former president Bashar al-Assad, intervening in 2015 to help reverse the tide of Syriaโ€™s civil war in Assadโ€™s favor. The overthrow of Assad was a significant blow …

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