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Syrian President Tells Trump Israel Refuses Withdrawal Clause in Talks
Syria's president told U.S. President Donald Trump that Israel blocked stability talks by refusing to include a withdrawal provision. The meeting occurred on the sidelines of a NATO summit in Ankara.
Jul 15, 4:18 AM·1m read2 sources
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Syria's president told U.S. President Donald Trump that Israel is preventing regional stability by refusing to withdraw from occupied areas. According to the report, the Syrian leader said Israel would not include the word "withdrawal" in any agreement and stopped negotiations when the topic was raised.
The discussion took place during a bilateral meeting on July 8, 2026, alongside the NATO leaders summit at the Bestepe Presidential Compound in Ankara, Turkey. A photograph from the meeting shows the two presidents shaking hands. The report did not provide further details on the outcome of the talks or next steps.
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