Assad practices neutrality towards Israel. And if one thinks that a Turkish controlled Al-Qaeda faction in charge is better then he is not smart.....
You are correct. It was my understanding that many trying to overthrow him were not Syrians. Mideast countries are run by dictators and Assad was one of the better ones. He was neutral towards Israel and allowed open Christianity. This chaos all goes back to the “arab spring”. It just took longer for Syria to fall.
God bless and protect Israel.
If Russia wants to keep it’s interests Assad must be soiling his pants right now.