(1) the capital of Syria(2) Additionally, Syrians were displaced by the occupation of the Golan Heights.(3) The Syrians were in control and they helped a lot in the early years.(4) In general, Syrians feel that the accusations are unjust and unfounded.(5) The Syrians reportedly broke away from the convoy and ran for the border.(6) In 1948 they felt they had at least as much of a right to independence as the Iraqis or the Syrians or the Lebanese.
