This is particularly true of Syrian nationalists and the present-day state of Syria, centered like that of the Umayyads on Damascus.

Syrian nationalists had waged a massive anti-secession public campaign that vigorously mobilized the people against the secession plan, thus leaving the pro-French politicians no choice but to support the union.

Afterward, most Druze leaders of the Jabal joined al-Atrash's efforts and Syrian nationalists throughout the country were inspired to partake in the revolt.

After his death, Hanano's house in Aleppo was used by Syrian nationalists as a "house of the nation."

Gemayel left Israel without making any formal agreement and he was assassinated two weeks later by Syrian nationalists.

He also began working with Syrian and Lebanese nationalists to facilitate the smuggling of those arms to Palestine.

Martyrs' Day (Lebanon and Syria), commemorates the execution of Syrian nationalists in Damascus by the Ottoman occupants on May 6, 1916.

The victory at al-Mazraa was a turning point in the course of the rebellion, inspiring Syrian nationalists in the country's capital and the countryside to join the Druze in their revolt.

After a number of significant military successes against the French Army, Syrian nationalists throughout the country were inspired to take up arms.

After scoring a number of victories against the French Army, al-Atrash's rebellion inspired Syrian nationalists throughout the country to take up arms and the uprising spread throughout the country.