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Did Mufti Hassoun Incite Violence in Aleppo?

Posted on August 28, 2025 by fatherdave

Opponents of Dr Hassoun, the former Grand Mufti of Syria, have repeatedly accused him of using incendiary rhetoric and of incitement during the years of resistance in Syria, beginning in 2012. Dr Hassoun explained to me privately that he had … Continue reading →

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The Ongoing Threat to DIVIDE SYRIA!

Posted on July 12, 2025 by fatherdave

July 7, 2025 – my friend, Maram Susli, addresses a meeting of the Syrian Social Nationalist Party (SSNP) on the anniversary of the 1949 execution of its founder, Antoun Saadeh.

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Praying for a RESURRECTED Syria!

Posted on May 8, 2025 by fatherdave

This is Father Dave, and, as I say, I’m still grieving the death of the Syria that I knew and loved though, as a Christian, I also believe in the miracle of resurrection. Continue reading →

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Prayers for Syria Webinar II – March 26

Posted on March 25, 2025 by fatherdave

March 26, 2025 – George Christensen and I interviewed Mimi Al Laham (better known as ‘Syrian Girl’) about the ongoing violence against minority groups across the Syrian coast. If you don’t know Syrian Girl, she is an old friend and did appear once … Continue reading →

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Albo Stands Up for Syria!

Posted on March 17, 2025 by fatherdave

Credit where it’s due. Yes, more could be said and done, but compared to the appaling silence of other world leaders, Anthony Albanese’s statement in support of the suffering people of Syria shines as a beacon of hope. Father Dave … Continue reading →

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Biden picks up destroying Syria where Obama left off.

Posted on March 5, 2021 by fatherdave

It’s funny how the media narrative works, with Obama and Biden depicted as relatively dovish presidents as compared with the Caligula of the US Empire – Trump. I was in Damascus with a member of the Syrian cabinet (I won’t … Continue reading →

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Rebel, rebel – how couldn’t they know?

Posted on December 11, 2016 by Jim Maher

SUDDENLY, late in the Syrian day, one mainstream western news outlet is taking baby steps towards honouring the claim in its title. The Independent’s Robert Fisk has joined colleague, Patrick Cockburn, in calling bullshit on key elements of the propaganda … Continue reading →

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Syrian Archbishop says "Public opinion in the West is held hostage by the media"

Posted on December 28, 2013 by fatherdave

Archbishop John Darwish leads the Melkite Archdiocese of Furzol, Zahle and Bekaa in Lebanon. He is Syrian born and, when we visited him as a part of the Mussalaha delegation in April 2013, he was evidently deeply concerned for the people … Continue reading →

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How Obama Lost the First Battle for Damascus

Posted on September 16, 2013 by fatherdave

How Obama lost the first battle for Damascus by Father Dave Smith A good propaganda system aims at controlling the public dialogue, and in the marketing of war one technique that has proven very successful in recent years has been … Continue reading →

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Why the Saudis want to get rid of Assad

Posted on September 14, 2013 by fatherdave

Here’s an excellent interview with Toby Jones (professor of Middle East history at Rutgers University) shedding light on the role of the Saudis in Syria. Most of Assad’s other enemies have clear motives. Doha wants to put a natural gas pipeline … Continue reading →

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