It is great that Syria is not involved directly in the war against Israel, and long may that continue. I find it hard to conceive of any realistic reapproachement between Jerusalem and Damascus with Assad still in charge quite frankly, but I feel it would be a grave mistake for Israel to become involved in his assassination. Rather, Israel should let the Syrians evolve into good neighbours worthy of her friendship themselves, and resist becoming embroiled in their byzantine politics.
But he suggested Israel take out Assad, do you think he was just joking? It's difficult to know what to think when someone contradicts themselves like he did, isn't it?
He was half joking. On the one hand he knows that if Israel wanted to they could take him out; on the other hand, it would be better for Syria if it was an inside job.
Intriguing discussion. It will be interesting to watch how things develop. Thanks for your work on this.
It is great that Syria is not involved directly in the war against Israel, and long may that continue. I find it hard to conceive of any realistic reapproachement between Jerusalem and Damascus with Assad still in charge quite frankly, but I feel it would be a grave mistake for Israel to become involved in his assassination. Rather, Israel should let the Syrians evolve into good neighbours worthy of her friendship themselves, and resist becoming embroiled in their byzantine politics.
Absolutely. I think that is what Almasri is saying in essence.
But he suggested Israel take out Assad, do you think he was just joking? It's difficult to know what to think when someone contradicts themselves like he did, isn't it?
He was half joking. On the one hand he knows that if Israel wanted to they could take him out; on the other hand, it would be better for Syria if it was an inside job.
Very interesting… but Erdogan is a wild card and he is a dictator who hates Israel.. is it possible to change that dynamic?
I doubt it.