The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/syria-sanctions/ News from Israel, the Middle East and the Jewish World Fri, 12 Jun 2026 01:24:09 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://static-cdn.toi-media.com/www/uploads/2018/11/toi_icon_512-200x200.png Syria sanctions | The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/syria-sanctions/ 32 32 Trump rebuffed Israeli request to keep some sanctions on Syria — report https://www.timesofisrael.com/trump-rebuffed-israeli-request-to-keep-some-sanctions-on-syria-report/ Sun, 21 Dec 2025 07:51:37 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?post_type=liveblog_entry&p=3716768 US president, who signed off on bill lifting Assad-era penalties Thursday, said to have offered 'compensation' to Jerusalem, which had hoped to use sanctions relief as bargaining chip

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]]> Sharaa: Syria won’t enter talks ‘directly right now’ with Israel on Abraham Accords https://www.timesofisrael.com/after-landmark-meeting-trump-says-syria-will-be-very-successful-country-under-sharaa/ Mon, 10 Nov 2025 23:12:31 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3685695 After first White House hosts Syrian leader, Trump says it will be 'very successful country,' touts 'announcements,' calls Sharaa 'major advocate' of peace

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]]> UN Security Council scraps sanctions on Syrian president ahead of White House visit https://www.timesofisrael.com/un-security-council-scraps-sanctions-on-syrian-president-ahead-of-white-house-visit/ Fri, 07 Nov 2025 02:43:31 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3683148 US-drafted resolution also lifts sanctions on Syrian interior minister; move somewhat symbolic, given that sanctions have been waived each time Sharaa has needed to travel abroad

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]]> As Israel and Syria negotiate security deal, Sharaa balks at potential normalization https://www.timesofisrael.com/as-israel-and-syria-negotiate-security-deal-sharaa-balks-at-potential-normalization/ Mon, 22 Sep 2025 22:30:52 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3648393 In NYC, Syrian leader says he hopes for agreement that ensures 'sovereignty of Syria and resolves some Israeli security fears,' questions whether Jerusalem has 'expansionist designs'

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]]> UN report sees no active ties between al-Qaeda and Islamist group led by Syria’s Sharaa https://www.timesofisrael.com/un-report-sees-no-active-ties-between-al-qaeda-and-islamist-group-led-by-syrias-sharaa/ Sat, 12 Jul 2025 08:20:06 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3596390 Despite Russian and Chinese skepticism, finding could bolster US bid to lift sanctions on new regime, which is led by the former al-Qaeda affiliate that ousted Assad in December

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]]> Britain reestablishes full Syria ties as foreign secretary visits Damascus https://www.timesofisrael.com/britain-reestablishes-full-syria-ties-as-foreign-secretary-visits-damascus/ Sat, 05 Jul 2025 17:37:01 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3591493 Lammy says it is in UK's interest to support new government; al-Sharaa regime seeing lifting of sanctions across various sectors

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]]> Trump formally lifts sanctions shackling Syria amid hopes for transformed Mideast https://www.timesofisrael.com/trump-formally-lifts-sanctions-shackling-syria-amid-hopes-for-transformed-mideast/ Tue, 01 Jul 2025 01:15:04 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3588409 Executive order follows through on May promise to remove restrictions blocking Damascus from global finance, in move that could bolster bid to bring country into Abraham Accords

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]]> After Trump announcement, Treasury Department says US formally lifting Syria sanctions https://www.timesofisrael.com/after-trump-announcement-treasury-department-says-us-formally-lifting-syria-sanctions/ Sat, 24 May 2025 03:39:50 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3556565 Sweeping economic relief doesn't include removal of Sharaa's HTS from terror blacklist; some US officials pushed for phased approach that would include normalizing ties with Israel

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]]> US removal of sanctions would provide boon for cash-starved Syria, and perhaps beyond https://www.timesofisrael.com/us-removal-of-sanctions-would-provide-boon-for-cash-starved-syria-and-perhaps-beyond/ Thu, 22 May 2025 09:10:18 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3552254 Lifting sweeping Caesar Act implemented in 2022 will open door to desperately needed international investment, bolstering stability and maybe even helping lead to trade with Israel

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]]> Visiting Riyadh, Trump tells Saudi Arabia: You’ll join Abraham Accords in your own time https://www.timesofisrael.com/trump-to-saudi-arabia-youll-join-abraham-accords-in-your-own-time/ Tue, 13 May 2025 20:53:24 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3548403 US president acknowledges hosts not rushing to normalize ties with current Israeli government as Gaza conflict rages, says he's working to end the war 'as quickly as possible,' return all hostages; only mentions Israel once

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]]> GOP lawmaker cautions Israel against ‘dividing’ Syria, after meeting with Sharaa https://www.timesofisrael.com/gop-lawmaker-cautions-israel-against-dividing-syria-after-meeting-with-sharaa/ Sat, 26 Apr 2025 22:26:28 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3535184&preview=true&preview_id=3535184 Marlin Stutzman says new Syrian leader signaled openness to Israel normalization, but listed concerns to be addressed first, notably not including progress toward Palestinian state

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]]> Syrian response to US conditions for sanctions relief: We won’t threaten Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/syrian-response-to-us-conditions-for-sanctions-relief-we-wont-threaten-israel/ Sat, 26 Apr 2025 06:28:54 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3535304 Letter sent by new rulers in Damascus also promises to crack down on Palestinian groups operating in Syria, vows to tackle chemical weapons stockpiles

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]]> Ahmed al-Sharaa said to seek peace with Israel, eyes Syrian entry to Abraham Accords https://www.timesofisrael.com/ahmed-al-sharaa-said-to-seek-peace-with-israel-eyes-syrian-entry-to-abraham-accords/ Thu, 24 Apr 2025 17:48:31 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3534192 In desperate push for removal of US sanctions, Islamist leader tells American lawmaker Syria wants to normalize ties with Jerusalem 'under the right conditions'

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]]> EU lifts Assad-era sanctions on Syria’s banking, transport and energy sectors https://www.timesofisrael.com/eu-lifts-assad-era-sanctions-on-syrias-banking-transport-and-energy-sectors/ Mon, 24 Feb 2025 12:14:07 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3489991 Foreign ministers in Brussels say they'll monitor developments to ensure move remains appropriate; bloc had conditioned relief on rebel leader eschewing religious extremism

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]]> US to ease curbs on supplies to Syria but keep sanctions in place https://www.timesofisrael.com/us-to-ease-curbs-on-supplies-to-syria-but-keep-sanctions-in-place/ Mon, 06 Jan 2025 11:47:35 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3453735 Outgoing Biden administration intends move as goodwill gesture to country's new rulers, while maintaining leverage to ensure Islamists keep promise to form inclusive government

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