Israel and Syria admit the start of formal peace talks in Istanbul

                   
guardian.co.uk: The Israeli prime minister, Ehud Olmert, with the Israeli defence forces chief of staff, Gadi Ashkenazi, at a watch post in the Golan Heights, an area of dispute between Syria and Israel. guardian.co.uk
guardian.co.uk     21-May-2008            

• Turkey mediates in search for 'comprehensive' deal • Olmert's move criticised as 'sell-out' or 'smokescreen' Israel and Syria announced today they have begun indirect talks to reach a "comprehensive peace" in the first formal negotiations between the two mutual enemies for eight years. Israeli... [read full story]                    

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Turkey brokers talks on Golan Heights between Israel and Syria

scotsman.com     22-May-2008          

Published Date: 22 May 2008 ISRAEL and Syria yesterday announced they are holding indirect negotiations through Turkish mediators with the goal of reaching a peace agreement. An Israeli government official said prime minister Ehud Olmert's chief of staff and diplomatic adviser had been in Turkey...                    

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Israel and Syria admit start of formal peace talks

guardian.co.uk     21-May-2008          

• Turkey mediates in search for 'comprehensive' deal • Olmert's move criticised as 'sell-out' or 'smokescreen' Israel and Syria announced today they have begun indirect talks to reach a "comprehensive peace" in the first formal negotiations between the two mutual enemies for eight years. Israeli...                    

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Israel and Syria hold peace settlement talks

telegraph.co.uk     22-May-2008          

By David Blair, Diplomatic Editor Israel and Syria are holding indirect talks designed to achieve a comprehensive peace settlement, both countries announced. The Golan Heights have long been a point of contention between Israel and Syria The negotiations, mediated by Turkey, are the first for...                    

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Leader: Peace delayed between Israel and Syria

guardian.co.uk     22-May-2008          

Peace delayed Israel and Syria The perennial question hanging over all talks in the Middle East is to decide whether they are a temporary sop to an intractable problem, or whether they herald major change. There are many reasons why the peace talks that Israel and Syria yesterday admitted they...                    

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U.S. voices tepid support for Israel-Syria talks

reuters.co.uk     22-May-2008          

By Arshad Mohammed WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The United States voiced tepid support on Wednesday for indirect peace talks between Israel and Syria, a stance that analysts said reflected U.S. doubts about the chances of success. U.S. officials said they would welcome a peace agreement between the two...                    

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U.S. voices tepid support for Israel-Syria talks

tiscali.co.uk     22-May-2008          

By Arshad Mohammed WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The United States voiced tepid support on Wednesday for indirect peace talks between Israel and Syria, a stance that analysts said reflected U.S. doubts about the chances of success. U.S. officials said they would welcome a peace agreement between the two...                    

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Peace talks with Israel and Syria

reuters.com     22-May-2008          

May 21 - Israel's Prime Minister Ehud Olmert steps to the podium to deliver what he called exciting news: Israel and Syria are in peace talks This is the first time these long bitter enemies have come to the table in eight years. A coordinated statement also issued from Syria confirmed the open...                    

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Israel and Syria reveal peace talks

tiscali.co.uk     22-May-2008          

By Jeffrey Heller and Alastair Macdonald JERUSALEM (Reuters) - 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. In coordinated statements, Israel and Syria said they had...                    

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Israel and Syria confirm peace talks

guardian.co.uk     21-May-2008          

Syria and Israel officially confirm peace talks Israel and Syria are holding indirect peace talks, with Turkey acting as a mediator, both countries confirmed officially for the first time today. The nations have "indicated they want to lead these negotiations in a serious spirit so as to reach a...                    

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Israel and Syria reveal peace talks

reuters.co.uk     22-May-2008          

By Jeffrey Heller and Alastair Macdonald JERUSALEM (Reuters) - 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. In coordinated statements, Israel and Syria said they had...                    

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