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Syria's New President Eyes Ties with Israel Amid Sanctions

4/27/2025

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Syria's newly appointed president, Ahmed al-Sharaa, is open to mending ties with Israel and potentially joining the Abraham Accords, but only under certain conditions. In a recent meeting with US Congressman Cory Mills, he emphasized the need for sanctions relief and a united front against terrorism, while the UK has eased some sanctions, leaving the US response in question.

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Syria's newly appointed president, Ahmed al-Sharaa, is open to mending ties with Israel and potentially joining the Abraham Accords, but only under certain conditions. In a recent meeting with US Congressman Cory Mills, he emphasized the need for sanctions relief and a united front against terrorism, while the UK has eased some sanctions, leaving the US response in question.