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Monday, June 29, 2009

Syria threatens to retake Golan

Maan
'Syrian officials suggested that they could retake the Golan Heights back from Israel unless the two countries reach an agreement soon...

On Wednesday, [Syrian Prime Minister] Assad said there was no possibility of reaching an agreement because of Israel's unwillingess to to strike a deal. "For reaching an agreement an Israeli partner committed to international law, to UN decisions and to the principle of land for peace is necessary," .... The Syrian president said such an Israeli partner did "not exist" at this time. Full story Map
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