John I, the Greek Orthodox Patriarch of Antioch, has confirmed that he did not receive an invitation to participate in a national conference regarding Syria. During the New Year’s liturgy in Damascus, he expressed a desire for collaboration to build a new Syria, while emphasizing the absence of formal communication from the current Syrian government. The ongoing war in Syria complicates the integration of various factions and religious minorities, presenting challenges for the organization Hay’at Tahrir al-Sham, which is facing scrutiny regarding its treatment of minorities.

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