Syrian Aide Urges Jewish Community’s Return Amidst Historic Reconciliation Efforts
An aide to the Syrian leader recently met with the head of Syria’s tiny Jewish community, issuing a call for Jews to return to the country. This unexpected gesture follows a long and complex history, marked by periods of both coexistence and persecution. The current situation presents a fascinating, if somewhat perplexing, development.
The sheer number of remaining Syrian Jews – a mere nine individuals, mostly elderly – immediately raises questions about the practicality of this appeal. Who exactly is being urged to return? Their children and grandchildren, likely integrated into other societies, may have little connection to Syria beyond ancestral roots.… Continue reading
Matt Underwood