The Syrian War The New Regime
Macron: West Must Not Be Naïve About Syria
French President Emmanuel Macron is raising a warning finger after the new regime in Syria took power after the fall of the al-Assad regime. In a speech on Monday, Macron said that Western countries must not be naïve when it comes to relations with Syria's new leader, writes AFP.
The French leader spoke of his country's support for the transition to a "free Syria" and stressed that France will continue to support "freedom fighters" who are fighting terrorism in the region.
There have been questions about the direction the new government in the country will take. Ahmed al-Sharaa, leader of the Islamist movement HTS that led the offensive in December, has said that the country should be governed in an inclusive and tolerant manner. At the same time, critics have pointed to the group's links to al-Qaeda and their extremist rule in parts of Syria.
The US eases its hard line – more aid will reach the Syrian people
The US will ease its restrictions and thus enable more humanitarian aid to enter Syria. The Biden administration is expected to present the news on Monday, according to the Wall Street Journal.
The whole thing is described as a relatively small step. Before the US is ready to lift its broad sanctions against the country, the White House wants to see more clearly how the new regime acts.
With Donald Trump taking office as president in two weeks, many of the most important decisions will land on his desk, the newspaper notes.
French President Emmanuel Macron is raising a warning finger after the new regime in Syria took power after the fall of the al-Assad regime. In a speech on Monday, Macron said that Western countries must not be naïve when it comes to relations with Syria's new leader, writes AFP.
The French leader spoke of his country's support for the transition to a "free Syria" and stressed that France will continue to support "freedom fighters" who are fighting terrorism in the region.
There have been questions about the direction the new government in the country will take. Ahmed al-Sharaa, leader of the Islamist movement HTS that led the offensive in December, has said that the country should be governed in an inclusive and tolerant manner. At the same time, critics have pointed to the group's links to al-Qaeda and their extremist rule in parts of Syria.
The US eases its hard line – more aid will reach the Syrian people
The US will ease its restrictions and thus enable more humanitarian aid to enter Syria. The Biden administration is expected to present the news on Monday, according to the Wall Street Journal.
The whole thing is described as a relatively small step. Before the US is ready to lift its broad sanctions against the country, the White House wants to see more clearly how the new regime acts.
With Donald Trump taking office as president in two weeks, many of the most important decisions will land on his desk, the newspaper notes.
Negotiations
Israel plays down Hamas statement on 34 hostages
On Sunday, Hamas said it had agreed to release 34 Israeli hostages in a first phase of a ceasefire in Gaza. Now Israel is playing down the statement.
“Israel has not yet received any confirmation or comment from Hamas regarding the status of the hostages on the list,” reads a statement from Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s office published on Monday.
Israeli media reports that a list of 34 names was leaked on Monday. According to Netanyahu, it is the same list that Israel submitted to mediators last summer.
In recent days, mediators from Qatar, Egypt and the United States have held talks in Doha about a possible ceasefire.
Israel plays down Hamas statement on 34 hostages
On Sunday, Hamas said it had agreed to release 34 Israeli hostages in a first phase of a ceasefire in Gaza. Now Israel is playing down the statement.
“Israel has not yet received any confirmation or comment from Hamas regarding the status of the hostages on the list,” reads a statement from Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s office published on Monday.
Israeli media reports that a list of 34 names was leaked on Monday. According to Netanyahu, it is the same list that Israel submitted to mediators last summer.
In recent days, mediators from Qatar, Egypt and the United States have held talks in Doha about a possible ceasefire.
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