Aflaq tested the Ba'ath Party's strength during the 1948 Arab–Israeli War after early Syrian defeats – he led several demonstrations against the government led by President Shukri al-Quwatli.
Aflaq mengetes kekuatan Partai Ba'ath saat Perang Arab–Israel 1948 setelah awal kekalahan Suriah – ia memimpin beberapa unjuk rasa menentang pemerintahan pimpinan Presiden Shukri al-Quwatli.