Syrian Opposition Demonstrates Dictator's Participation in Jeddah Conference: 'Does Not Represent Us' • Arab Reports: Qatari Emir Boycotts Assad's Speech. "With the issues that concern us every day, it is impossible to treat the disease by treating the symptoms," Assad said.
The message that the rulers of Arab countries sought to convey to their colleagues was clear: protest, rebellion, even civil war – all these will end in defeat, writes Peter Bergen. The Arab League summit, it should be noted, dealt mainly with the Palestinian issue.