BREAKING NEWS: Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa has made explosive claims that Donald Trump supports his demand for Israeli forces to withdraw from southern Syria. In a dramatic visit to Washington, al-Sharaa engaged in high-level discussions with President Trump and key administration officials, revealing a significant shift in diplomatic relations.
During the meeting, al-Sharaa stated, “There is a good distance to go” before a security agreement can be reached between Syria and Israel, indicating ongoing tensions. He emphasized that Israeli troops in southern Syria pose a major barrier to peace, urging Israel to revert to the December 8 borders. This demand marks a critical moment in the evolving dynamics of the region.
The backdrop to this urgent matter is the control of land in the Golan Heights, which Israeli forces seized as a buffer zone following the fall of the Assad regime last December. Al-Sharaa accused Israel of harboring “expansionist ambitions” and dismissed Israeli calls for a demilitarized zone, arguing, “If this zone is misused, who will take responsibility?”
Al-Sharaa’s visit has ignited controversy within Trump’s political base, particularly given his history as a former leader of the Al-Nusra Front, an Al Qaeda affiliate. His group, now known as Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS), was once designated as a terrorist organization by the U.S. However, recent reports confirm that the U.S. has lifted sanctions against Syria and removed HTS from its terror lists, signaling a major shift in policy.
Critics, including influential far-right activist Laura Loomer, have condemned the administration’s engagement with al-Sharaa, questioning the decision to host a former jihadist in the White House. Loomer voiced her outrage on social media, stating, “Who said ‘let’s invite the Isis terrorist to the White House for a photo op?’”
In a significant development, the U.S. confirmed that Syria has joined the Global Coalition to Defeat ISIS, marking it as the 90th nation to do so. U.S. Special Envoy for Syria, Tom Barrack, hailed this as a “pivotal moment” in Syria’s history and the global fight against terrorism.
As tensions escalate and diplomatic efforts unfold, the international community is watching closely. The implications of al-Sharaa’s statements and the potential for a new security framework between Syria and Israel could reshape the political landscape in the region.
Stay tuned for updates as this story develops and the situation evolves.
