Due to his prompt action , Assad earned Jadid 's gratitude .
How Assad learned about the conspiracy is unknown , but Mustafa al - Hajj Ali ( head of Military Intelligence ) may have telephoned the Ministry of Defense .
Due to Assad 's prompt action , Assad earned Jadid 's gratitude .
How Assad learned about the conspiracy is unknown , but Mustafa al - Hajj Ali ( head of Military Intelligence ) may have telephoned the Ministry of Defense .