US Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced on Monday that US President Donald Trump has removed Hayat Tahrir al-Sham and Jabhat al-Nusra from the terrorist list.
Rubio said in a statement, a copy of which was received by Al-Quds.com: “Consistent with President Trump’s May 13 promise to ease sanctions on Syria, I am announcing my intent to rescind the designation of Jabhat al-Nusra, also known as Hayat Tahrir al-Sham, as a foreign terrorist organization under the Immigration and Nationality Act. This rescission takes effect tomorrow, July 8.”
Rubio explained: "Tomorrow's action follows the announcement of the dissolution of Hay'at Tahrir al-Sham and the Syrian government's commitment to combating terrorism in all its forms. This action builds on the momentum of the June 30 Executive Order 'Removing Sanctions on Syria' and commends the positive actions taken by the new Syrian government of Prime Minister Ahmad al-Sharaa. Removing the sanctions is an important step in realizing President Trump's vision for a stable, unified, and peaceful Syria."
On June 30, US President Trump signed an executive order ending the US sanctions program on Syria, allowing Damascus to end its isolation from the global financial system. This is in line with Washington's pledge to help Syria rebuild after the crisis.
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