Regarding an Israeli stamp in your passport, it would be wise to ask at the border crossing if they could affix a piece of paper to the passport and then stamp that. It can then be removed enabling you to get into Syria provided you cross from Lebanon or Jordon. They used to be pretty good about this, but in the Middle East thing change so rapidly that one never knows. I personally have avoided combining visits to Arab countries with a visit to Israel. Regardless, if possible it is best not to have a permanent Israeli stamp in your passport. Suspect you could ask at an Israeli embassy in Europe and get some advice. It's been a number of years since I have ridden there and all the ground rules may have changed. Good luck.
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