US Announces Removal of Syria from State Sponsors of Terrorism List
President Trump announced on the sidelines of the 2026 NATO summit in Ankara that Syria will be removed from the U.S. list of State Sponsors of Terrorism, a status it has held since 1979. Trump cited the leadership of Syrian President Ahmed Al-Shara in stabilizing the country following the fall of the Assad regime. The move was described as a significant diplomatic victory for the new Syrian government, though it prompted security concerns from Israeli officials.
Date: July 9, 2026
Location: Syria
Conflict: Syrian Conflict
Category: diplomacy
Severity: MEDIUM
Source: ILTV Israel News