It's not a Purim prank: A Syrian opposition figure has turned to the Israeli public in Hebrew, through The Jerusalem Post's sister publication Ma'ariv Hashavua, in order to deliver a message.
In addition, the movement told an Arab Israeli source that it was interested in holding either covert or public discussions with the Israeli government. The source recommended that they "send their messages discreetly in order to avoid losing credibility among the Syrian public and among their potential supporters in the Arab world."
Ma'ariv Hashavua further learned that the movement sent a message to the Prime Minister's Office, requesting a meeting between a senior Israeli official and Jarba, who is currently headquartered in Cairo. Egypt, which has not actively opposed the Syrian regime, is preparing a 'Plan B' in the event that Syrian President Bashar Assad should fall.
Ma'ariv Hashavua further learned that the movement sent a message to the Prime Minister's Office, requesting a meeting between a senior Israeli official and Jarba, who is currently headquartered in Cairo. Egypt, which has not actively opposed the Syrian regime, is preparing a 'Plan B' in the event that Syrian President Bashar Assad should fall.
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