[67956] Political and diplomatic storm surrounding Syrian President Ahmad al-Sharaa

Internal tension and political steps in the Syrian President's office

In the last day, Syrian President Ahmad al-Sharaa has been at the center of several political and diplomatic developments that are echoing on social media.

Public apology to the residents of Deir ez-Zor

According to a report by qa1nr, President al-Sharaa held a phone call with the governor of the Deir ez-Zor province and local notables to express a formal apology following controversial statements made by his father in a television interview. In the conversation, quoted by qa1nr, al-Sharaa said: "My father's words hurt me before they hurt the people of Deir ez-Zor; your rights are reserved." Sources identified with critical stances toward the regime reacted with anger, as users attacked the president's conduct and the family legacy.

A gift from the US President and strengthening ties

On the international level, AsharqNews reported that President al-Sharaa revealed he received a personal gift from US President Donald Trump – a perfume named "Trump Victory" accompanied by a signed letter. The event sparked mockery from users like al3bsawy, who posted sarcastic reactions including clown emojis and criticism of government rhetoric regarding Jerusalem.

Customs reform and boycott of Israeli goods

Alongside political developments, AsharqNews reported that on Monday, al-Sharaa signed a presidential decree adopting a new customs law. The law is intended to regulate the movement of goods in the country and includes an explicit clause prohibiting the entry of Israeli goods into Syrian territory.