The ritual symbols have evolved and endured on many different levels.

The Iranian president spoke against last week's airstrikes on Syria, which came in reaction to the chemical attack that is believed to have been ordered by the Assad regime and killed scores.

Palestinian business people have not driven their personal cars into Israel since the start of the Second Intifada, over a decade ago.

Trump's strikes on Assad were followed by a muddled message.

The words ‘With a strong hand and an outstretched arm’ strike a powerful chord.

Israel’s Reform movement this year asked its members to dedicate the Sabbath before Passover to the Syrians and refer to them at least twice during the seder.

A Syrian military source denied the Observatory report and said the army did not use barrel bombs - drums or cylinders packed with explosives and shrapnel.

Tillerson met on Tuesday in Italy with foreign ministers from the Group of Seven major advanced economies, joined by Middle East allies to forge a united position on Syria.