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Trump Denies Israel's Request to Maintain Syria Sanctions

12/22/2025

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Aides to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu asked US President Donald Trump to keep some sanctions on Syria for future negotiations, but Trump denied the request.
The sanctions, imposed under the Caesar Act in 2019, were lifted by Trump as part of the annual defense spending bill.
Syria's foreign ministry welcomed the repeal, stating it would support recovery efforts.
Negotiations between Israel and Syria have stalled over Israel's demand for a humanitarian corridor in Sweida, which Syria rejected due to sovereignty concerns.
Trump warned Israel against destabilizing Syria under its new leadership.

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Aides to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu asked US President Donald Trump to keep some sanctions on Syria for future negotiations, but Trump denied the request.
The sanctions, imposed under the Caesar Act in 2019, were lifted by Trump as part of the annual defense spending bill.
Syria's foreign ministry welcomed the repeal, stating it would support recovery efforts.
Negotiations between Israel and Syria have stalled over Israel's demand for a humanitarian corridor in Sweida, which Syria rejected due to sovereignty concerns.
Trump warned Israel against destabilizing Syria under its new leadership.