Syria US

Despite skipping Israel, Trump signals strong support through Abraham Accords push

The news has been focusing primarily on Trump securing a $600 billion commitment from Saudi Arabia on Tuesday to invest in the United States.

Trump praises 'young, attractive' Ahmed al-Sharaa after Syria meeting

Trump's comments come amid his trip to the Middle East, his first diplomatic trip since assuming the presidency.

MK Avigdor Liberman speaks in the Knesset plenum, in Jerusalem, March 25, 2025

Liberman to 'Post' – Trump proposal to lift Syrian sanctions shows ‘disregard’ for Netanyahu

Trump’s announcement on Tuesday that he would order the lifting of sanctions on Syria showed that Trump ‘disregards' Netanyahu, Liberman said to the Post in an interview.

Trump urges Syrian President Sharaa to sign Abraham Accords with Israel

Trump also said he is looking at normalizing relations with Sharaa, and says that his Middle East trip doesn't push Israel aside.

Trump Tower Damascus? Syria seeks to charm US president for sanctions relief

A detente with Israel and US access to Syria's oil and gas are part of Syrian leader Ahmed al-Sharaa's strategic pitch to try to get face time with U.S. President Donald Trump during the Mideast tour.

By REUTERS
12/05/2025

Syrian President al-Sharaa meets US congressman

Syrian President al-Sharaa met US Congressman Mills in Damascus to discuss reconstruction and easing sanctions in the first such meeting since he took office.

Hamas says talks with US focused on release of American hostage in Gaza

Boehler said he understood the consternation and concern expressed by Israeli official Ron Dermer about his direct contact with Hamas, but emphasized he had a clear goal in his talks.

By REUTERS
09/03/2025

As Washington woos Syria’s new leader, pivotal meeting signals policy shift

Washington cancelled the $10 million reward for HTS chief, Ahmed al-Sharaa, noting his 'pragmatic' leadership.

By RIZIK ALABI/THE MEDIA LINE
24/12/2024

Letting bygones be bygones: Behind the US diplomat's trip to Syria

All the wheels are moving in the direction of Sharaa and his new interim government.

US delegation to Syria: Assad’s fall opens path for Syria to rebuild unity

In a historic Damascus visit, US rejects Iran's influence and outlines support for Syria's post-Assad rebuilding.

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