WATCH: Syrian president addresses U.N., the first leader from his country to do so in nearly six decades
Summary
Syria's president, Ahmad al-Sharaa, addressed the United Nations General Assembly, the first time a Syrian leader has done so in nearly 60 years. His speech marked Syria's attempt to rejoin the international community after a long period of dictatorship and civil conflict. Al-Sharaa also touched on ongoing tensions with Israel and hopes for a new security agreement.Key Facts
- Ahmad al-Sharaa is the first Syrian president to speak at the U.N. in almost 60 years.
- The last Syrian head of state to address the U.N. was Noureddine Attasi in 1967.
- Syria has been under a dictatorship that is said to have caused the deaths of 1 million people and tortured hundreds of thousands.
- The Assad family's rule in Syria ended with a recent insurgent offensive that removed President Bashar Assad.
- Al-Sharaa criticized Israel for ongoing threats and conflicting policies with international support for Syria.
- There are ongoing talks for a security deal that may lead to a withdrawal of Israeli forces.
- Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu expressed skepticism about the likelihood of reaching a new agreement.
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