This was revealed to Israel’s national broadcaster Kan by a member of the Syrian capital’s tiny Jewish community.

Jews were not targeted by the Islamists, a source said.

On the contrary, there was optimism that the new government might move towards peace with Israel — an unthinkable prospect under Bashar al-Assad or his Israel-hating father who ruled before him.

The source revealed that on the first day following the takeover, there was significant upheaval in the city, including the theft of cars and houses. However, despite this, there was no harm to any Jews.

“I am here in Damascus and no one entered the Jewish properties and synagogue,” the source said.

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