Syria accuses Israel of removing Jewish artifacts from Damascus temple
“This is yet another attempt by the Syrian regime to distract attention from the atrocities it is inflicting on its own people,” said Israel's UN envoy.
A damaged synagogue is seen in the Damascus suburb of Jobar December 14, 2014. The shrine and synagogue of prophet Eliahou Hanabi, dates back to 720 B.C.(photo credit: REUTERS/MOHAMMED BADRA)ByDANIEL J. ROTHUpdated: