Assad Gives Advice to Hamas
The chinless ophthalmologist of Syria urges Hamas to stick to their guns—literally: Assad urges Hamas not to recognize Israel.
DAMASCUS (AFP) - Syrian President Bashar al-Assad urged the radical movement Hamas, which now holds a majority in Palestinian parliament, not to recognize Israel unless Palestinians’ rights are restored.
“Recognizing Israel is linked to the restitution of Palestinians’ rights,” Assad was quoting as saying by the SANA news agency during a speech Saturday to the fourth session of the general conference of Arab parties.



