While he has repeatedly said he would not seek another term as president, he has not groomed a successor. Zuheir al-Khatib, a 57-year-old doctor from Bethlehem, was more optimistic. While President-elect Joe Biden is likely to take a more balanced approach, he is expected to direct his attention first to more urgent foreign policy issues, such as the Iran nuclear deal. We have taken an important step but we still have a long way to go, said veteran West Bank political analyst Hani al-Masri. Rights groups have accused both of suppressing political opposition.
The US wants to stay in Syria but will not do so at this time.
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The US wants to stay in Syria but will not do so at this time .
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