AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoUS–Syria Delisting Move: The Trump administration has formally started the process to remove Syria from the U.S. State Sponsors of Terrorism list, triggering a 45-day review after Secretary of State Marco Rubio said President Trump acted on assurances from Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa that Syria will not support international terrorism. Counterterrorism in Syria: Syrian authorities say they arrested an ISIS-linked cell behind the Damascus blasts during Macron’s visit, with officials describing the group’s role in assassinations and financing networks. France–Syria Thaw: France returned 23 Syrian archaeological treasures after about 15 years, as Macron’s Damascus visit also opened the door to broader cooperation on reconstruction and investment. Regional Security Pressure: Israel carried out a renewed incursion into Syria’s Daraa province, while Damascus again accused Israel of violating the 1974 disengagement framework. Humanitarian/Legal Fallout Abroad: In the U.S., TPS work permits for Haitians and Syrians were extended only briefly, with Haitians’ permits now set to expire July 24 and Syrians’ July 17, leaving communities bracing for sudden job and status uncertainty.
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