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Why Syria plays a key role in Trump’s plans for Middle East peace
President Trump eases most sanctions against Syria in a move to reclaim regional leverage, counter Iranian influence, and ...
With only six Jews left in Syria, émigrés now have a chance to return
Thousands of Syria’s Jews left in recent decades. But after Assad’s ouster and easing of sanctions, they can now reconnect ...
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Norway removes sanctions on Syria: What to know
Background: Norway imposed sanctions on Syria in 2011 in response to Assad’s crackdown on protesters that sparked the civil ...
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Trump scraps Syria sanctions regime - POLITICO
Trump scraps Syria sanctions regime. The sweeping directive aims to “turn back on” Syria’s economy and reintegrate the country into the Middle East.
Israel and Syria in U.S.-Brokered Talks to End Border Conflict, Trump Envoy Says
Thomas J. Barrack Jr., the U.S. ambassador to Turkey, says Washington is facilitating the discussions and prioritizing ...
Trump formally lifts Syria sanctions after meeting with ex-Al Qaeda fighter prez in Saudi Arabia
WASHINGTON — President Trump gave his final sign-off Monday to lifting longstanding US sanctions on Syria after pledging to ...
Israel Interested in Expanding Normalization Treaties to Syria, Lebanon
Israel is looking to expand regional peace treaties to include Syria and Lebanon, its foreign minister said on Monday, ...
As U.S. Warms Ties With Syria, What Does It Expect?
President Trump signed an executive order this week lifting most sanctions on Syria. Ahead of that action, U.S. officials ...