US EditionReport: Trump rejected Israeli request to keep some sanctions on Syria
Trump administration favors full lifting of Syria sanctions after Congress repealed Caesar Act, despite Netanyahu’s push to keep some for diplomatic leverage.
- On Saturday, U.S. President Donald Trump rejected Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's effort to keep some U.S. sanctions on Syria after Netanyahu's associates urged members of Trump's inner circle to preserve leverage, Kan reported.
- Earlier this year, U.S. Congress included repeal of the Caesar Syria Civilian Protection Act in the defense bill, with the Senate passing it 77 to 20.
- Trump advisers opposed any partial approach and Trump's representatives refused Israel's request, while two Israeli officials said the White House promised some form of 'compensation'.
- The repeal clears the way for foreign investment to return to Syria after more than a decade of conflict, and Ahmed al-Sharaa publicly welcomed the lifting, thanking Trump and regional leaders.
- The U.S. is seeking a security agreement between Syria and Israel to help Syria join the Abraham Accords, while Ahmed al-Sharaa, Syria's interim president, advocates repeal and a moderate image.
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US Rejects Israel’s Request to Maintain Sanctions Against Syria
Syria’s interim President Ahmed al-Sharaa speaks during a Ministerial formation of the government of the Syrian Arab Republic, in Damascus, Syria, March 29, 2025. Photo: REUTERS/Khalil Ashawi i24 News – US President Donald Trump has rejected an effort by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to prevent the full lifting of US sanctions on Syria, Israel’s public broadcaster Kan reported Saturday evening. According to the report, Netanyahu asso…
Trump refused Israel's request to keep sanctions on Syria
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu reportedly urged the Trump administration to maintain some US sanctions on Syria but were turned down. By World Israel News Staff The Trump administration recently refused a request by the Israeli government not to lift all American sanctions on Syria, according to Israeli media reports over the weekend. Earlier this year, President Donald Trump pledged he would lift sanctions on Syria, amid talks with the al-Sh…
Washington rejects Israel's request to maintain Syria sanctions and promises "compensation." Press reports revealed that the administration of US President Donald Trump rejected Israel's request to maintain some US sanctions on Syria, despite pressure exerted by those close to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu...
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