"The Caesar Syria Civilian Protection Act, named after a Syrian military defector who smuggled out photos of torture victims, is a U.S. law that took effect in June 2020. It targeted the Assad regime and anyone doing business with it, especially in sectors like energy, construction, and finance. The Trump administration issued temporary waivers for these sanctions but only Congress can vote to cancel them."
"Flashback: The last visit to the White House by a senior Syrian official was in December 1999. Then-Syrian Foreign Minister Farouq al-Sharaa visited the White House for peace talks with Israel. What to watch: Barrack noted that a fifth round of direct negotiations between Israel and Syria, mediated by the United States, is expected to take place after al-Sharaa's visit to Washington. He stressed the U.S. goal is reaching a security agreement on the border between the two countries by the end of the year."
Al-Sharaa is expected to sign an agreement joining the U.S.-led coalition against ISIS during his visit. The Trump administration said it supports Congress permanently removing the Caesar sanctions imposed on Syria. The Caesar Syria Civilian Protection Act took effect in June 2020 and targets the Assad regime and entities doing business with it, especially in energy, construction, and finance. The administration issued temporary waivers but only Congress can cancel the law. The last senior Syrian visit to the White House occurred in December 1999. A fifth round of U.S.-mediated Israel–Syria negotiations is expected, with a goal of a border security agreement by year end.
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