It is not then surprising that most. and probably all. Syrian Jews would like to leave the country. But the Syrian Government considers this a crime against the state. and therefore Jews are the only religious group totally forbidden to emigrate. Even Jews who wish to leave the country for only a short perod of time are required to leave a substantial monetary deposit. and to leave close family members behind. as a guarantee that they will return. Thus many Jews are cruelly denied the right to visit members of their family who reside In other countries--In the case of the Swed Brothers. now languishing in prison. charges of espionage and treason were brought because they dared to visit relatives they had not seen in 30 years.
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Syrian government considers Jews leaving the country a crime against the state.