Syrian president warns Israeli attacks endanger delicate post-war recovery
President Ahmed al-Sharaa calls for Israeli withdrawal, condemning its attacks as Syria emerges from civil war.
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President Ahmed al-Sharaa calls for Israeli withdrawal, condemning its attacks as Syria emerges from civil war.
![Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa speaks during the 81st session of the United Nations (U.N.) General Assembly at U.N. Headquarters. [Spencer Platt/Getty Images/AFP]](/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/afp_6ab3e0b5ed54-1790173365.jpg?resize=770%2C513&quality=80)








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