The Palestinian Islamic Jihad Movement shared footage of Israeli civilians Arbel Yehoud and Gadi Mozes, who will be handed to Israel today in the third prisoner swap expected to take place within the framework of the first phase of the ceasefire and prisoner swap agreement that went into effect in the Gaza Strip on January 19.
The US flag has been hoisted once more at the US Embassy in Damascus, Syria, for the first time since its closure in 2012.
US Special Representative for Syria Thomas Barrack made his first official visit to Damascus and personally raised the flag during a ceremony attended by Syrian Foreign Minister Assad Hassan Shaybani. The embassy had suspended operations amid the outbreak of civil conflict following anti-government protests.
No official statement has been issued regarding the resumption of embassy operations.
The move follows a surprise meeting earlier this month between US President Donald Trump and Syrian President Ahmed al-Shara in Riyadh, where a decision was made to lift sanctions imposed during the Assad era, signaling a potential shift in Washington-Damascus relations.
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