Opening summary
S. government's stance towards Syria, as it officially rescinds Syria's designation as a State Sponsor of Terrorism. This designation, which had been in place since December 29, 1979, was based on Syria's historical support for various international terrorist organizations.
However, the certification indicates that Syria has not provided any support for international terrorism in the preceding six months and has made commitments to refrain from such support in the future. The assessment leading to this decision was informed by a thorough review of Syria's behavior since the fall of the Assad regime in December 2024, alongside intelligence reports and assurances from the Syrian government. S.
military efforts against threats like ISIS. Notably, the Syrian government has publicly committed to preventing its territory from being used for terrorist activities and has engaged in actions against groups like Hizballah. These measures include the arrest of ISIS-linked militants and the disruption of Hizballah…