Hafez Al-Assad
Hafez Al-Assad was a Syrian military officer and politician who served as the President of Syria from 1971 until his death in 2000. He was a key figure in the Ba'ath Party and is known for establishing a one-party state in Syria, characterized by political repression and the consolidation of power. His rule was marked by significant military engagement, including the suppression of uprisings and conflicts, notably the 1982 Hama massacre. Hafez's legacy continues to influence Syrian politics, particularly through his son, Bashar al-Assad, who succeeded him.
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Hafez al-Assad was the President of Syria who supported Ali Hassan and treated him almost like a son.
סוכן המוסד בילה עם גנרל סורי בבית בושת
Israel· 2026-02-21
Hafez al-Assad is referenced as Bashar's father, whose old guard Bashar has reportedly sidelined.
Dramatični detalji poslednjih dana Asada na vlasti: Misteriozna smrt ljubavnice i kukavički kraj
Serbia· 2026-02-10
Hafez al-Assad is mentioned as Bashar's father, indicating a legacy of leadership in Syria.
ימי אסד האחרונים: אובססיה למין, שעות של "קנדי קראש"Israel· 2026-02-08
Hafez al-Assad is referred to as the father of Bashar al-Assad and a significant figure in Syrian politics.
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Iraq· 2026-01-28
Hafez al-Assad is the son of Bashar al-Assad who shared details about the family's escape on social media.
Ex-ditador da Síria vive vida de luxo e impunidade nos lugares mais exclusivos de Moscou
Liechtenstein· 2025-12-23
Hafez al-Assad is the former president of Syria and the father of Bashar and Maher al-Assad.
Безкарність і розкіш: NYT дізналася, як живе повалений сирійський диктатор у Москві
Ukraine· 2025-12-23
Hafez al-Assad was once being prepared as a potential successor to Bashar.
পুতিনের কাছে গুরুত্বহীন বাশার কি চিকিৎসা পেশায় ফেরার চেষ্টা করছেন
Bangladesh· 2025-12-17
Hafez al-Assad, Bashar's son, has withdrawn from public life after a controversial video statement.
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Croatia· 2025-12-16
Hafez al-Assad is Bashar's son who has closed most of his social media accounts after a controversial video.
Семья Асада живет в роскоши в Москве, а сам бывший сирийский диктатор собирается работать офтальмологом
Belarus· 2025-12-16
Hafez al-Assad was the father of Bashar al-Assad and the former president of Syria.
L'esilio dorato di Assad nella Mosca del lusso: «Vive in una delle zone più care al mondo». Ora vuole fare l'oculista
Italy· 2025-12-15
Hafez al-Assad, Bashar's son, has been out of the public eye since he posted a video about the family's escape from Damascus.
החיים החדשים של אסד ומשפחתו במוסקבהIsrael· 2025-12-15
Hafez al-Assad, once groomed as Bashar's potential successor, has largely withdrawn from public view since the regime's collapse.
Assad family live in Russian luxury as Bashar ‘brushes up on ophthalmology’ | Bashar al-Assad
United Kingdom· 2025-12-15
Hafez al-Assad is the father of Bashar al-Assad and was a significant figure in Syria's alignment with the Soviet Union.
Um ano após fuga da Síria, Assad vive protegido em Moscou como peça de barganha de Putin
Brazil· 2025-12-08
Hafez al-Assad was the founder of the regime and Bashar al-Assad's father.
Syria without Assad is lighterUnited Kingdom· 2025-12-08
Hafez Al-Assad's prison system was inherited and reinforced by his son Bachar.
Un an après la chute de Bachar Al-Assad, plusieurs anciens détenus témoignent de l’enfer concentrationnaire syrien
France· 2025-12-07
Hafez al-Assad was the father of the former president and met with Bill Clinton in 2000.
Vizită istorică la Washington. Înaintea întâlnirii istorice cu Trump, noul președintel al Siriei a jucat baschet cu generali americani
Romania· 2025-11-09
Hafez al-Assad ruled Syria for nearly 30 years before his son Bashar al-Assad.
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Russia· 2025-11-09
Neither Bashar nor his father, Hafez, managed to be received by a U.S. president in 50 years.
EUA retiram presidente da Síria de lista de promotores do terrorismo antes de encontro com TrumpBrazil· 2025-11-08
Hafez al-Assad, the son of Bashar al-Assad, shared a video from Moscow that quickly spread on social media.
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Hungary· 2025-10-16
Hafez al-Assad's son, Hafez, recently shared a video from Moscow, reflecting on the circumstances leading to their escape from Syria.
חיי המסתור של בשאר אסד במוסקבהIsrael· 2025-10-11Hafez al-Assad was the President of Syria who agreed to coordinate military actions with Sadat.
כך פעלה ההונאה המצרית לפני מלחמת יום כיפורIsrael· 2025-10-08
Hafez al-Assad was the President of Syria who discussed military strategies with Anwar Sadat in meetings attended by Ashraf Marwan.
המרגל הכי טוב של ישראל פעל בשירות מצריםIsrael· 2025-09-27
Faisal al-Shara harshly criticized the periods of Hafez al-Assad in his speech.
58 yıl sonra bir ilk! Suriye uluslararası arenaya geri döndü
Turkey· 2025-09-25
Hafez al-Assad was praised by Jalal Talabani for his wisdom in avoiding direct criticism.
القرار والأخطار والمستشارIraq· 2025-09-09
Hafez al-Assad was the president of Syria who brought the Alawites to a position of dominance within the security services and the army.
‘What reconciliation? What forgiveness?’: Syria’s deadly reckoning | SyriaUnited Kingdom· 2025-09-02
Hafez al-Assad's image appears on the 1,000 lira note, symbolizing the legacy of the Assad family.
המהלך המשמעותי של המשטר הסורי החדשIsrael· 2025-08-24
Hafez al-Assad is mentioned in the context of his brutal actions during the Hama massacre.
לא לתת לסינוואר לנצח, לא להיכנע למזרח התיכוןIsrael· 2025-07-26
The late Syrian President Hafez al-Assad was involved in indirect negotiations with Israel in the 1990s.
سلام مشروط أم توازن مؤقت؟ مفاوضات إسرائيل وسوريا تعود إلى الواجهةIraq· 2025-06-29
Hafez al-Assad entered into negotiations with North Korea to build a secret nuclear reactor in Syria.
How Israel and Iran became enemies – The Irish Times
Ireland· 2025-06-27
Hafez al-Assad ruled Syria for over half a century, instilling fear through enforced disappearances and detention.
Children play among bones as Syria faces ‘enormous challenge’ of what to do about mass graves – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-06-15
