'Assad hopes to unite war-torn Syria against Israel'

In a recent interview, Syria's President has called upon all Syrian factions to join with Palestinian groups to fight against Israel.

Syrian President Bashar Assad's long term plans include a continued struggle against Israel, Lebanese officials visiting Syria told Lebanese paper Al Akhbar.

 

"The commitment of the Syrian community to resist the Israeli enemy can help fortify the internal struggle facing Syria," Assad told the officials.

 

According to the official, Assad called on all Syrian factions to join with Palestinian forces in resisting Israel along the Golan Heights.

 

"We have to protect our oil from the Americans... and employ the proceeds in the development of our country and in the conflict with the Israeli enemy," Assad said.

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