Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa is accelerating Damascus’s efforts to redefine its relationship with Moscow, seeking to open a new chapter between the two countries based on shared interests rather than hostility.

Despite President Donald Trump’s pledge on September 23, 2025, to seven Arab and Muslim leaders that he would block “Israel’s” annexation of the West Bank, the reality on the ground tells a different story.

Under relentless Israeli attacks and severe restrictions, thousands in Gaza face impossible displacement costs, forcing many to stay trapped with dwindling resources.