Syrian Authorities Release Jewish Antiquities Dealer After Weeks in Detention

Jewish merchant walks free after 20-days in Syrian prison, authorities say all charges cleared

Salem Hamdani, a Jewish merchant from Damascus, was cleared of the charges of selling antiquities stolen from Damascus’ National Museum, after no evidence was found against him.

Syrian Authorities Release Jewish Antiquities Dealer After Weeks in Detention

DAMASCUS, Syria — Syrian authorities have released Salim Hamadani, one of the country’s few remaining Jewish residents, after he was held for several weeks on suspicion of illegal antiquities trading, according to a Jewish community activist. Join our WhatsApp group Subscribe to our Daily Roundup Email Hamadani, an antiquities dealer based in Damascus, was detained […]