Trump's SHOCKING Meeting with Syrian Leader: Sanctions Lifted, Israel Deal in the Works?

2025-05-15 00:00:27.412

President Donald Trump met with Syria's interim president, Ahmad al-Sharaa, in Saudi Arabia, marking the first meeting between U.S. and Syrian leaders in 25 years. This meeting signals a potential turning point for Syria, which has been under international isolation. Trump praised al-Sharaa, highlighting his past as a fighter. Al-Sharaa, formerly known as Abu Mohammed al-Golani, previously had ties to al-Qaeda and fought against U.S. forces in Iraq. Trump announced the lifting of U.S. sanctions on Syria, a decision met with celebrations in Syria. Despite Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's concerns, Trump stated that the sanctions were crippling and that ending them would give Syria a chance for greatness. Al-Sharaa reportedly agreed to eventually recognize Israel and join the Abraham Accords, though Syria hasn't confirmed this. The meeting also involved discussions about Syria's role in combating terrorism and the potential for a full American military withdrawal from Syria. The decision to lift sanctions has sparked both hope and concern among various nations.