Syria And The Palestinians: The Clash Of Nation... 【GENUINE • REPORT】
As of April 2026, the underlying tensions described by Talhami remain visible in:
A major section illustrates the pitfalls of the Syrian-Palestinian confrontation in Lebanon and its impact on the PLO. Syria and the Palestinians: The Clash of Nation...
Early chapters explore the transition from Ottoman rule to the mandates and the short-lived kingdom of Faysal. As of April 2026, the underlying tensions described
Palestinians in Syria have faced a "fundamental dilemma" of maintaining neutrality while being caught in the regime's violence. As of April 2026
Reviewers from Middle East Policy and Gale called it a "major contribution" and "substantial new scholarship".
Each movement's distinct objectives often caused unintended or deliberate interference in the others' affairs.
Historically, many Syrians viewed Palestine as "Southern Syria," a perspective that clashed with the emerging independent Palestinian national identity.
