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Trump Hosts Historic Syrian Leader Amid Gaza Tensions

11/2/2025

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U.S. President Donald Trump will host Syrian President Ahmad al-Sharaa on November 10.
The visit marks the first Syrian leader at the White House.
It follows a May encounter in Saudi Arabia, the leaders' first meeting in 25 years.
Al-Sharaa is expected to sign an agreement to join the U.S.-led coalition against ISIS.
The visit comes as the Israel-Hamas ceasefire faces challenges after Israeli airstrikes killed 104 people in Gaza.

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U.S. President Donald Trump will host Syrian President Ahmad al-Sharaa on November 10.
The visit marks the first Syrian leader at the White House.
It follows a May encounter in Saudi Arabia, the leaders' first meeting in 25 years.
Al-Sharaa is expected to sign an agreement to join the U.S.-led coalition against ISIS.
The visit comes as the Israel-Hamas ceasefire faces challenges after Israeli airstrikes killed 104 people in Gaza.