Welcome Bashar Assad

 Hafez Assad shortly before his death.

". . .we say that we are committed to just

and comprehensive peace

 

which restores the land in full

to its owners

in accordance with UN Security Council resolutions,

 

allows the return of the refugees to their homes

 

and leads to the establishment of the independent state of Palestine, with Jerusalem as its capital.

 

Our rights are confirmed by heavenly laws, by history and by international resolutions."