Can Syria’s new leadership be trusted? A closer look at President al-Sharaa – opinion

An Abraham Accords-style breakthrough will only be possible between Syria and Israel if one person—President Trump—brings Netanyahu and al-Sharaa together to seal the deal.

Syria's interim President Ahmed al-Sharaa at the presidential palace, in Damascus, Syria, March 10, 2025

Syria's interim President Ahmed al-Sharaa at the presidential palace, in Damascus, Syria, March 10, 2025

(photo credit: REUTERS/KHALIL ASHAWI)

ByRABBI ABRAHAM COOPER/THE MEDIA LINE

JULY 2, 2025 22:37

Updated: JULY 2, 2025 22:44