BREAKING: Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa has just announced that his demand for Israel to withdraw troops from southern Syria is backed by President Donald Trump. This urgent declaration comes during al-Sharaa’s significant visit to Washington, where he held high-stakes meetings with top U.S. officials.
In an exclusive interview with the Washington Post, al-Sharaa emphasized that there is still a “good distance to go” before a potential security pact between Syria and Israel can be finalized, with the presence of Israeli troops in southern Syria identified as a critical barrier. Just last December, Israeli forces seized control of a strategic area west of the Golan Heights, creating a buffer zone amidst the chaos of the Syrian Civil War.
Al-Sharaa’s bold assertion calls for Israel to retreat to the December 8 borders, a move he claims is supported by Trump. He accused Israel of pursuing “expansionist ambitions,” while interestingly not making a complete withdrawal from the Golan Heights a prerequisite for security negotiations.
The implications of al-Sharaa’s visit are vast and immediate. With Trump’s administration facing internal backlash over engaging with a former terrorist leader, the political climate is charged. Al-Sharaa, known by his alias Abu Mohammad al-Julani, was once on the U.S. terror watchlist as the leader of the Al-Nusra Front, an Al-Qaeda affiliate. His rise to power has led to the lifting of several U.S. sanctions on Syria, and the removal of HTS from terrorism lists by both Washington and London.
This diplomatic engagement has sparked criticism among Trump’s base, particularly from far-right figures like Laura Loomer, who condemned the meeting as a major political misstep. Loomer expressed her outrage on social media, questioning the decision to invite a former jihadi to the White House, especially just before Veterans Day.
The geopolitical landscape is shifting rapidly. On Tuesday, the U.S. confirmed that Syria has joined the Global Coalition to Defeat ISIS, marking a pivotal moment in the fight against terrorism. Tom Barrack, the U.S. special envoy for Syria, hailed this development as a crucial step in Syria’s history and in the broader global effort against extremist groups.
As al-Sharaa’s diplomatic overtures unfold, the world watches closely. The next steps in this evolving scenario will be critical, not only for U.S.-Syria relations but also for the broader Middle East stability.
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