They are subjected to harassment by the secret police. heavy surveillance. and eavesdropping of their international telephone calls. Because their loyalty to the state is forever in question. they are prohibited from selling both commercial and personal property. even though the Syrian Government gave assurances in April 1992. that such sales would now be permitted. Understandably. Syrian Jews want to escape this persecution. and reunite with their families in the United States. They have been prohibited from leaving. however. because of Syrian President Hafez elAsads severe and arbitrary restrictions on the right to emigrate. For President Asad. Syrian Jews are commodities which he barters.
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