Biden administration plans to announce Monday it is easing US restrictions on humanitarian aid for Syria, a move to speed delivery of basic supplies without lifting sanctions that block other assistance to the new government in Damascus, reports The Wall Street Journal.

The decision underscores the White House’s wariness about removing the broad sanctions on Syria until the direction taken by its new leaders, led by a group the US labels a terror organization, becomes clearer.

The easing of restrictions on humanitarian aid providers to Syria is expected for six months.