Syria makes peace proposal to Israel
DAMASCUS, Syria - Syria's leader said Thursday he offered a proposal for peace with Israel but also refused to break off ties with Hezbollah and militant Palestinians -- a key Israeli demand.
Nations:France Qatar Turkey Lebanon Israel Syria People:Nicolas Sarkozy Ehud Olmert Activities:Israel-Syria Conflict Source:(AP)
2008-09-04
Israel and Syria reveal peace talks in Turkey
Israel and Syria said on Wednesday they had begun indirect peace talks mediated by Turkey, the first confirmation of negotiations between the long-time enemies in eight years.
Nations:Turkey Lebanon People:Ban Ki-moon Mahmoud Abbas Ehud Olmert George W. Bush Activities:Israel-Syria Conflict
2008-05-21
Israel says it is holding peace talks with Syria
Israel and Syria on Wednesday said they were holding indirect peace talks through Turkish mediators -- the first official confirmation of contacts between the longtime enemies.
Nations:Lebanon People:Mahmoud Abbas Activities:Israel-Syria Conflict
2008-05-21
US welcomes Syrian-Israeli talks but stresses Palestinian track
The United States welcomed indirect Israeli-Syrian negotiations under Turkish auspices but said the US priority was striving for an Israeli-Palestinian peace deal this year.
Nations:U.S. People:Condoleezza Rice George W. Bush Activities:Israel-Syria Conflict
2008-05-21
Israel engages in indirect peace talks with Syria
Israel and Syria unexpectedly announced Wednesday the resumption of peace talks after an eight-year break, saying they have been speaking indirectly through Turkish mediators "in order to achieve the goal of comprehensive peace."
Nations:Lebanon Turkey Saudi Arabia Bulgaria People:Ehud Olmert Activities:Israel-Syria Conflict
2008-05-21
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