Syria and Israel edge closer to peace
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Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Barak is fuelling expectations in Israel that peace negotiations with the Palestinians and Syria will be completed much more rapidly than originally anticipated. Syria recently indicated to several Palestinian organizations based in Damascus, Syria, that oppose peace with Israeli that they should give up their armed conflict and establish political parties. Syria has also told Hizbollah, the Lebanese Islamic guerrillas, to limit long-range mortar attacks on Israeli forces.
Publication Name: The Independent
Subject: Retail industry
ISSN: 0951-9467
Year: 1999
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The mystery of Mr Barak
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A great deal is expected of new Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Barak. He has set himself challenging targets, including putting an end to the dispute in the Middle East. His political career has progressed rapidly, but Israelis are still confused about what he really believes. He has benefited greatly from having former Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu as an opponent, but he must now prove that he can govern effectively and resist the temptation to be authoritarian.
Publication Name: The Independent
Subject: Retail industry
ISSN: 0951-9467
Year: 1999
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Barak may leave Golan settlers high and dry
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Israeli Prime Minister-elect Ehud Barak has committed himself to reaching an agreement with Syria allowing Israel to retreat from Lebanon with 12 months. In return, Syria seeks the Golan Heights, captured by Israel in 1967. Syria has welcomed the election of Barak, but will negotiate over Lebanon and the Golan at the same time. The Israeli settlers on the Golan are generally not convinced that an Israeli withdrawal will take place.
Publication Name: The Independent
Subject: Retail industry
ISSN: 0951-9467
Year: 1999
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