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| Civil war fosters small thaw in Israeli-Syrian relations |
| 2014-02-16 |
| [Jerusalem Post] SOFIA, Bulgaria – Before protests demanding democracy broke out in Syria in 2011, ordinary Israelis had no meaningful contacts with ordinary Syrians. The disintegration of the Syrian state has changed everything, including the view of many in the country toward the Jewish state. In interviews with The Jerusalem Post at two refugee camps in Sofia and in a hotel outside the city least week, Syrians expressed new perspectives on Israel. “Israel is positive” because of its medical treatment of wounded Syrians on the Golan border, a man from Damascus, who declined to give his name, said. He thanked Bulgaria for its humanitarian help, pinpointing blame on the wealthy Gulf monarchy regimes as “countries that do not accept refugees.” On a small scale, profound changes have created interactions between two peoples in a formal state of war. Col. Tarif Bader, chief medical officer for the IDF’s Northern Command, which provides vital health services to wounded Syrians, told the Los Angeles Times earlier this month, “We are saving the lives of our enemies.” Takeaway: Matthew 5:43-48 example. |
| Posted by:Besoeker |
| #2 If you are lucky enough to be shot near the border with Israel, things are looking up. |
| Posted by: Grunter in Panama 2014-02-16 18:43 |
| #1 Happy, happy! Joy, joy! |
| Posted by: g(r)omgoru 2014-02-16 12:12 |