Al-Sharaa to become the first Syrian president to visit the White House after an unlikely rise

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"It's not necessarily the case that IS manages to regroup and make big gains."

"There should be no doubt — we will not allow ISIS to reconstitute and take advantage of the current situation in Syria."

"ISIS is likely already exploiting the post-Assad situation in Syria to continue its slow reconstitution in central Syria."

"[T]he chaos & anarchy [following the fall of the Assad regime] will inevitably be a boon to the Islamic State."

"ISIS will try to use this period to re-establish its capabilities, to create safe havens."

"We're clear-eyed about the fact that ISIS will try to take advantage of any vacuum to reestablish its capabilities to create a safe haven."

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"Statements concerning signing a peace agreement with the Israeli occupation at this time are considered premature."

"I predict Syria will enter these accords recognize Israel and Lebanon will follow."

"Syria will be next to normalize ties with Israel, even before Lebanon."

"Syria could join the Abraham Accords by the end of 2025."

"Israel and the ruling regime in Syria are preparing to normalize relations."

"I told [Sharaa], I hope you're going to join [the Abraham Accords] once you're straightened out and he said yes."

Will Syria Join the Abraham Accords?

Syrian President Ahmad al-Sharaa met with U.S. President Donald Trump at the White House on Monday, marking the first visit by a Syrian head of state to Washington since Syria gained independence from France in 1946.

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Syrian President Ahmad al-Sharaa met with U.S. President Donald Trump at the White House on Monday, marking the first visit by a Syrian head of state to Washington since Syria gained independence from France in 1946.

Sharaa, who previously had a $10 million U.S. bounty on his head due to his ties to al-Qaeda, led rebel forces that toppled Syrian President Bashar Assad last year and was named Syria's interim leader in January.

Sharaa, who previously had a $10 million U.S. bounty on his head due to his ties to al-Qaeda, led rebel forces that toppled Syrian President Bashar Assad last year and was named Syria's interim leader in January.

The State Department removed al-Sharaa from the Specially Designated Global Terrorist list on Friday, following a U.N. Security Council vote to lift sanctions on the Syrian president and other officials.

The State Department removed al-Sharaa from the Specially Designated Global Terrorist list on Friday, following a U.N. Security Council vote to lift sanctions on the Syrian president and other officials.

During the Washington visit, Sharaa is expected to commit to joining the U.S.-led coalition against ISIS and sign an agreement regarding Syria's participation in the international alliance fighting the group.

During the Washington visit, Sharaa is expected to commit to joining the U.S.-led coalition against ISIS and sign an agreement regarding Syria's participation in the international alliance fighting the group.

Sharaa also seeks the permanent repeal of Caesar Act sanctions that currently require congressional action, with proposals from Senator Jeanne Shaheen offering unconditional removal and Senator Lindsey Graham requiring conditions.

Sharaa also seeks the permanent repeal of Caesar Act sanctions that currently require congressional action, with proposals from Senator Jeanne Shaheen offering unconditional removal and Senator Lindsey Graham requiring conditions.

Syrian security forces conducted 61 raids across the country targeting ISIS cells on Saturday, arresting at least 71 people and seizing explosives and weapons as part of ongoing counter-terrorism efforts.</span

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Syrian security forces conducted 61 raids across the country targeting ISIS cells on Saturday, arresting at least 71 people and seizing explosives and weapons as part of ongoing counter-terrorism efforts.

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Syrian President Ahmad al-Sharaa met with President Donald Trump at the White House on Monday, marking the first visit by a Syrian head of state to Washington since Syria gained independence from France in 1946.</span

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Syrian President Ahmad al-Sharaa met with President Donald Trump at the White House on Monday, marking the first visit by a Syrian head of state to Washington since Syria gained independence from France in 1946.

Al-Sharaa, who previously had a $10 million U.S. bounty on his head and ties to al-Qaeda, led rebel forces that toppled Syrian President Bashar Assad in December and was named Syria's interim leader in January.</span

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Al-Sharaa, who previously had a $10 million U.S. bounty on his head and ties to al-Qaeda, led rebel forces that toppled Syrian President Bashar Assad in December and was named Syria's interim leader in January.

The State Department removed al-Sharaa from the Specially Designated Global Terrorist list on Friday, following a United Nations Security Council vote to lift sanctions on the Syrian president and other officials.</span

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The State Department removed al-Sharaa from the Specially Designated Global Terrorist list on Friday, following a United Nations Security Council vote to lift sanctions on the Syrian president and other officials.

During the Washington visit, al-Sharaa is expected to commit to joining the U.S.-led coalition against ISIS and sign an agreement for Syria's participation in the international alliance fighting the group.</span

During the Washington visit, al-Sharaa is expected to commit to joining the U.S.-led coalition against ISIS and sign an agreement for Syria's participation in the international alliance fighting the group.

Al-Sharaa seeks permanent repeal of Caesar Act sanctions that currently require congressional action, with proposals from Senator Jeanne Shaheen offering unconditional removal and Senator Lindsey Graham requiring conditions.</span

Al-Sharaa seeks permanent repeal of Caesar Act sanctions that currently require congressional action, with proposals from Senator Jeanne Shaheen offering unconditional removal and Senator Lindsey Graham requiring conditions.

Syrian President al-Sharaa Meets Trump in Historic Visit

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