The United States Senate passed legislation last night, October 10th, 2025, to repeal the Caesar Syria Civilian Protection Act sanctions, a move aimed at fostering stability in Syria. The bill, championed by Senator Jeanne Shaheen, now awaits passage by the House of Representatives. The Senate Foreign Relations Committee Democrats announced the development via X (formerly Twitter), highlighting it as a historic milestone in U.S.-Syria relations. This repeal comes amid efforts to reshape U.S. policy towards Syria and follows a previous report detailing an agreement between Syria and Lebanon for a prisoner transfer, excluding those convicted of crimes resulting in loss of life. The Senate's action suggests a potential shift in diplomatic and economic approaches to the region. Separately, a social media post attributed to Bashar al-Assad on X, posted within the reporting window, stated, "I'm looking for three people for a counter game." This cryptic message offers no further context regarding its meaning or intended audience.
