The regime of embattled Syrian President Bashar Assad has recognized the Palestinian Authority as a sovereign state, Reuters reports.
The statement added that Syria now regards the Palestine Liberation Organization office in Damascus as the official embassy of the 'Palestinian state.'
Assad's recognition comes at a time when mass protests calling for his ouster are being staged and the world questions his legitimacy to rule.
Meanwhile, Qatar has with Syria due to an attack on its own embassy by Assad supporters.
The announcement follows the Arab League draft statement last week saying it will to the United Nations to upgrade the PA to full member status. Read the rest on: Arutz7
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