The Damascus Army attacked the terrorists' military positions and movements in al-Habit and around Babilon town, destroying a meeting of militant commanders and killing all those present at the venue. . ..…

The second round of interest in Jerusalem occurred during the rule of the Damascus-based Umayyad dynasty (661-750). ... Goitein notes that the geographical dictionary of al-Yaqut mentions Basra 170 times, Damascus 100 times, and Jerusalem only once, and that one time in passing. ..…

Syrian government is no stranger to pariah status Damascus has been proscribed as sponsor of terrorism by United States since 1979. ... Ultimately, Damascus thinks it won the war so after the victory they need victory, diplomat. ..…