Posted AT 6:27 PM EDT on 21/05/08
Israel, Syria resume peace talks after eight-year break
JERUSALEM — 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.”
The long-time adversaries each have something to gain from the dialogue.
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