During his visit to Qatar, U.S. President Donald Trump addressed his meeting with Syrian President Ahmad al-Shara, saying he 'will recognize Israel when the situation in his country stabilizes.' Trump complimented al-Jolani, saying he is 'quite amazing' and called him 'a young, attractive fellow.' According to Trump, 'He's a tough guy, a fighter, with a very strong background. He has a lot of potential, he's a real leader.'