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US Moves to Remove Syria From Terror List, Signaling Shift in Policy

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US Moves to Remove Syria From Terror List, Signaling Shift in Policy
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First reported by Now 14 · Jul 8, 2026

What happened

The US announced it will remove Syria from its terrorism sponsor list after nearly 50 years, following assurances from Syrian leadership. This policy shift contrasts with Israel's cautious stance and comes amid broader global security developments.

  • 01US plans to delist Syria as a state sponsor of terrorism after 45 years.
  • 02Decision follows assurances from Syrian President Ahmad al-Sharaa against supporting terrorism.
  • 03Only Iran, North Korea, and Cuba remain on the US terror sponsor list.
  • 04Israel remains cautious despite US policy shift toward Syria.
  • 05China's missile test in the South Pacific raises regional tensions post Australia-Fiji defense pact.
  • 06UK grants posthumous pardon to Ruth Ellis, last woman executed in Britain.

Summary translated & synthesized from the sources below by baba. Read each original for the full report.

Full coverage · 5 outlets

The same event, reported separately by each newsroom. Open a few to compare what each emphasizes — and what they leave out.

GlobesUnrated · HebrewJul 9, 2026
US Moves to Remove Syria From Terror List, Signaling Shift in Policy
Kikar HaShabbatRight · HebrewJul 9, 2026
Trump Removes Syria From List of State Sponsors of Terrorism
Behadrei HaredimRight · HebrewJul 8, 2026
US Begins Process to Remove Syria From Terror Support List After Positive Steps
Now 14Right · HebrewJul 8, 2026
Trump to Remove Syria's Terror State Designation, Rubio Confirms
YnetCenter · HebrewJul 8, 2026
Trump Removes Syria From Terror List, Promises Economic Revival in Letter to Assad
Now 14Right · HebrewJul 8, 2026
Trump Considers Removing Syria From Terror-Supporting States List for First Time Since 1979

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