{"id":17401,"date":"2025-05-14T09:39:19","date_gmt":"2025-05-14T09:39:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.watanserb.com\/en\/?p=17401"},"modified":"2025-05-15T09:28:21","modified_gmt":"2025-05-15T09:28:21","slug":"trump-urges-syria-to-join-israel-normalization-in-historic-meeting-with-president-al-sharaa-in-riyadh","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.watanserb.com\/en\/2025\/05\/14\/trump-urges-syria-to-join-israel-normalization-in-historic-meeting-with-president-al-sharaa-in-riyadh\/","title":{"rendered":"Trump Urges Syria to Join Israel Normalization in Historic Meeting with President Al-Sharaa in Riyadh"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><em><strong>Watan-<\/strong><\/em>U.S. President Donald Trump called on his Syrian counterpart, Ahmed Al-Sharaa, to join normalization agreements with Israel during their first-ever meeting today, Wednesday, in Riyadh, held on the sidelines of Trump\u2019s Gulf tour. This meeting follows Trump\u2019s promise to lift sanctions on Syria.<\/p>\n<article class=\"text-token-text-primary w-full\" dir=\"auto\" data-testid=\"conversation-turn-2\" data-scroll-anchor=\"true\">\n<div class=\"text-base my-auto mx-auto py-5 [--thread-content-margin:--spacing(4)] @[37rem]:[--thread-content-margin:--spacing(6)] @[72rem]:[--thread-content-margin:--spacing(16)] px-(--thread-content-margin)\">\n<div class=\"[--thread-content-max-width:32rem] @[34rem]:[--thread-content-max-width:40rem] @[64rem]:[--thread-content-max-width:48rem] mx-auto flex max-w-(--thread-content-max-width) flex-1 text-base gap-4 md:gap-5 lg:gap-6 group\/turn-messages focus-visible:outline-hidden\" tabindex=\"-1\">\n<div class=\"group\/conversation-turn relative flex w-full min-w-0 flex-col agent-turn\">\n<div class=\"relative flex-col gap-1 md:gap-3\">\n<div class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col grow\">\n<div class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal [.text-message+&amp;]:mt-5\" dir=\"auto\" data-message-author-role=\"assistant\" data-message-id=\"1df4b103-cbd7-4707-85c0-7cc96966d019\" data-message-model-slug=\"gpt-4o\">\n<div class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden first:pt-[3px]\">\n<div class=\"markdown prose dark:prose-invert w-full break-words light\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"1064\" data-end=\"1295\">According to Turkish Anadolu Agency diplomatic sources, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdo\u011fan also participated via video conference in the meeting, which included Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman alongside Trump and Al-Sharaa.<\/p>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"1297\" data-end=\"1583\">The White House announced that Trump asked Al-Sharaa to assist in preventing the return of ISIS, and also urged him \u201cto deport Palestinian terrorists,\u201d referring to Palestinian resistance factions based in Syria. This marks the first meeting between U.S. and Syrian presidents in 25 years.<\/p>\n<article class=\"text-token-text-primary w-full\" dir=\"auto\" data-testid=\"conversation-turn-4\" data-scroll-anchor=\"true\">\n<div class=\"text-base my-auto mx-auto py-5 [--thread-content-margin:--spacing(4)] @[37rem]:[--thread-content-margin:--spacing(6)] @[72rem]:[--thread-content-margin:--spacing(16)] px-(--thread-content-margin)\">\n<div class=\"[--thread-content-max-width:32rem] @[34rem]:[--thread-content-max-width:40rem] @[64rem]:[--thread-content-max-width:48rem] mx-auto flex max-w-(--thread-content-max-width) flex-1 text-base gap-4 md:gap-5 lg:gap-6 group\/turn-messages focus-visible:outline-hidden\" tabindex=\"-1\">\n<div class=\"group\/conversation-turn relative flex w-full min-w-0 flex-col agent-turn\">\n<div class=\"relative flex-col gap-1 md:gap-3\">\n<div class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col grow\">\n<div class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal [.text-message+&amp;]:mt-5\" dir=\"auto\" data-message-author-role=\"assistant\" data-message-id=\"0c7d8256-2f25-422f-bc18-70ff6ef68b5f\" data-message-model-slug=\"gpt-4o\">\n<div class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden first:pt-[3px]\">\n<div class=\"markdown prose dark:prose-invert w-full break-words light\">\n<h3 data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"109\"><strong data-start=\"19\" data-end=\"109\" data-is-last-node=\"\">Trump Signals Policy Shift Toward Syria, Promises to Lift Sanctions and Normalize Ties<\/strong><\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"1585\" data-end=\"1666\">Commenting on the meeting, Syrian Foreign Minister Asaad Al-Shibani wrote on X:\u201cWe share this achievement with the Syrian people who have sacrificed for Syria to reclaim its rightful place. Now begins the path to a great Syria. Praise be to God.\u201d<\/p>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"1838\" data-end=\"2141\">Speaking at the U.S.-Gulf summit in Riyadh, Trump said he is considering normalizing ties with Syria\u2019s new government, noting that the process began with his meeting with President Shar&#8217;a. The White House confirmed on Tuesday that Trump had agreed to receive the Syrian president during his Saudi visit.<\/p>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"2143\" data-end=\"2391\">The meeting comes after Trump announced yesterday his intention to lift sanctions on Syria \u201cto give it a chance.\u201d He stated that this decision was made following discussions with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and Turkish President Erdo\u011fan.<\/p>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"2393\" data-end=\"2439\">During his speech in Riyadh, Trump declared:\u201cSyria has suffered from wars. My administration has taken the first step toward normalizing relations with Damascus,\u201d expressing hope for the success of Syria\u2019s new leadership.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"und\"><a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%B1%D8%A6%D9%8A%D8%B3_%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%A3%D9%85%D8%B1%D9%8A%D9%83%D9%8A_%D9%81%D9%8A_%D8%A7%D9%84%D9%85%D9%85%D9%84%D9%83%D8%A9?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#\u0627\u0644\u0631\u0626\u064a\u0633_\u0627\u0644\u0623\u0645\u0631\u064a\u0643\u064a_\u0641\u064a_\u0627\u0644\u0645\u0645\u0644\u0643\u0629<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/%D9%88%D8%A7%D8%B3?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#\u0648\u0627\u0633<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/M0QbFYwhJm\">pic.twitter.com\/M0QbFYwhJm<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 \u0648\u0627\u0633 \u0627\u0644\u0623\u062e\u0628\u0627\u0631 \u0627\u0644\u0645\u0644\u0643\u064a\u0629 (@spagov) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/spagov\/status\/1922567405185765748?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">May 14, 2025<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<article class=\"text-token-text-primary w-full\" dir=\"auto\" data-testid=\"conversation-turn-6\" data-scroll-anchor=\"true\">\n<div class=\"text-base my-auto mx-auto py-5 [--thread-content-margin:--spacing(4)] @[37rem]:[--thread-content-margin:--spacing(6)] @[72rem]:[--thread-content-margin:--spacing(16)] px-(--thread-content-margin)\">\n<div class=\"[--thread-content-max-width:32rem] @[34rem]:[--thread-content-max-width:40rem] @[64rem]:[--thread-content-max-width:48rem] mx-auto flex max-w-(--thread-content-max-width) flex-1 text-base gap-4 md:gap-5 lg:gap-6 group\/turn-messages focus-visible:outline-hidden\" tabindex=\"-1\">\n<div class=\"group\/conversation-turn relative flex w-full min-w-0 flex-col agent-turn\">\n<div class=\"relative flex-col gap-1 md:gap-3\">\n<div class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col grow\">\n<div class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal [.text-message+&amp;]:mt-5\" dir=\"auto\" data-message-author-role=\"assistant\" data-message-id=\"625c39d1-b473-4ac7-adb6-77799680ce2b\" data-message-model-slug=\"gpt-4o\">\n<div class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden first:pt-[3px]\">\n<div class=\"markdown prose dark:prose-invert w-full break-words light\">\n<h3 data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"106\"><strong data-start=\"19\" data-end=\"106\" data-is-last-node=\"\">Trump Lifts Sanctions, Sends Rubio to Meet Syrian FM as Damascus Eyes Reintegration<\/strong><\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"flex justify-start\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"absolute\">\n<div class=\"flex items-center justify-center\">Amid strong applause, Trump added:\u201cI will issue orders to lift the sanctions on Syria to give them a chance to grow\u2026 There is a new government we hope will succeed. I say: Good luck, Syria. Show us something special.\u201d<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"2845\" data-end=\"2966\">He also announced that U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio would meet Syrian Foreign Minister Asaad Al-Shibani in Turkey.<\/p>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"2968\" data-end=\"3203\">Syria has struggled to meet conditions set by Washington for easing sanctions, which have long isolated the country from the global financial system and made post-war economic recovery nearly impossible after a devastating 14-year war.<\/p>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"3205\" data-end=\"3506\">Reuters previously reported on efforts to arrange the Trump-Al-Sharaa meeting, noting that Al-Sharaa had made several gestures toward the Trump administration as a sign of goodwill. According to the agency, Gulf nations, a U.S. businessman, and Syrian activists played key roles in facilitating the meeting.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"absolute\">\n<div class=\"flex items-center justify-center\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<div class=\"pointer-events-none h-px w-px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" data-edge=\"true\"><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Watan-U.S. President Donald Trump called on his Syrian counterpart, Ahmed Al-Sharaa, to join normalization agreements with Israel during their first-ever meeting today, Wednesday, in Riyadh, held on the sidelines of Trump\u2019s Gulf tour. This meeting follows Trump\u2019s promise to lift sanctions on Syria. According to Turkish Anadolu Agency diplomatic sources, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdo\u011fan &hellip;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":14910,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[7],"tags":[3339,167,406,5373,67],"class_list":["post-17401","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-news","tag-ahmed-al-sharaa","tag-israel","tag-normalization","tag-riyadh-summit","tag-syria"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO Premium plugin v26.6 (Yoast SEO v27.5) - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-premium-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>Trump Urges Syria to Join Israel Normalization in Historic Meeting with President Al-Sharaa in Riyadh - Watan<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Donald Trump met Syrian President Ahmed Al-Sharaa for the first time in 25 years, proposing Syria\u2019s inclusion in 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