By the 19th century. Syrian Jews had acquired full rights and held respected government positions in the Ottoman controlled area. But. following World War I. with the deterioration in economic conditions in the region. antiSemitic incidents became more common. Today. the Jews of Syria remain the largest Jewish community that still faces severe limitations on its right to emigration. Jews in Syria wishing to travel domestically or abroad face a broad range of restrictions and obstacles. Those wishing to leave the country must post a largo monetary deposit and leave behind family members as assurance of their return to Syria.
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