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U.S. Policy Shift on HTS by December 31, 2025?
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Blinken Confirms U.S. Direct Contact with Syrian Rebel Group HTS on Austin Tice Case, Marks First Acknowledgment
Dec 14, 2024, 03:49 PM
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken confirmed that the United States has been in direct contact with the Syrian Islamist rebel group Hay'at Tahrir al-Sham (HTS), which played a significant role in the ousting of President Bashar al-Assad. This marks the first acknowledgment by the U.S. of direct communication with HTS, a group that is designated as a terrorist organization. Blinken stated that discussions with HTS have focused on efforts to locate American journalist Austin Tice and emphasized U.S. principles for recognizing a future Syrian government. He also noted the regional implications of the situation in Syria and the ongoing challenges faced in the region.
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