Trump Lifts Syria Sanctions: A Risky Gamble for Peace?

President Trump's decision to lift sanctions on Syria following a meeting with the nation's interim leader, Ahmed Al-Shara, has sent ripples through the international community. The move, announced during Trump's Middle East tour, is a dramatic shift in US policy toward a country long embroiled in conflict. The video shows Trump's meeting with Al-Shara, a former jihadist who previously had a $10 million bounty on his head. This unprecedented meeting highlights the complexities of the Syrian conflict and the potential for unexpected diplomatic breakthroughs. However, the decision has also sparked concerns, especially in Israel, about the security implications of lifting sanctions without sufficient guarantees from the new Syrian leadership. "This is a regime that grew out of a group that was affiliated with Al-Qaeda and Islamic State," noted Matthew Levitt, who directs the counterterrorism program at the Washington Institute for Near East Policy. The video also shows celebrations in Syria following the announcement, contrasting with the apprehension expressed by some international observers. The long-term consequences of this bold move remain uncertain, but it undeniably marks a significant turning point in the Syrian conflict and the region's geopolitical landscape.