American Jews who fled Syria ask White House to lift sanctions so they can rebuild in Damascus

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FILE - Rabbi Yusuf Hamra, left, and his son Henry take pictures as they visit the Al-Raqi synagogue in the old city of Damascus Feb. 18, 2025. The Syrian-American Jewish family returned for the first time since emigrating from Syria to the United States more than three decades ago. (AP Photo/Omar Sanadiki, File)