Bashar Assad was officially sworn in as Syria’s president, formally succeeding his late father, Hafez Assad. In an address before a special session of Parliament, Bashar, 34, reiterated his father’s call for a full Israeli withdrawal from the Golan Heights and called for wide-ranging economic and administrative reform.
Help ensure Jewish news remains accessible to all. Your donation to the Jewish Telegraphic Agency powers the trusted journalism that has connected Jewish communities worldwide for more than 100 years. With your help, JTA can continue to deliver vital news and insights. Donate today.
The Archive of the Jewish Telegraphic Agency includes articles published from 1923 to 2008. Archive stories reflect the journalistic standards and practices of the time they were published.
