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U.S. warns Syria to observe arms embargo 
AP via Yahoo! News - Aug 24 6:32 PM
The U.S. warned Syria on Thursday to abide by a United Nations arms embargo meant to stop Hezbollah from resupplying after its monthlong war with Israel. It dismissed Syrian objections to international peacekeepers as preposterous.US warns Syria against defying UN arms embargo AFP via Yahoo! News - Aug 24 12:10 PM
The United States warned Syria against flouting a UN imposed arms embargo along the Lebanese border designed to prevent any weapons from reaching the Shiite militant group Hezbollah.Analysis: Syria UN border warning BBC News - Aug 24 2:40 PM
Syria warns that the deployment of UN troops along its border with Lebanon will be seen as a hostile act.Syria threatens to close border if UN force deployed AFP via Yahoo! News - Aug 24 5:43 AM
Syria has threatened to close its border with Lebanon if UN peacekeepers are deployed there, further complicating the struggle by world powers to agree on the makeup and role of a force to police a fragile ceasefire.Syria opposes U.N. forces on its border AP via Yahoo! News - Aug 24 3:34 AM
Syria on Wednesday opposed deployment of an international force along its border to prevent arms shipments to Hezbollah, and Israel called the situation in Lebanon "explosive." A cease-fire was further shaken by artillery shells and explosions that killed three Lebanese soldiers and an Israeli.Lebanon plays down Israel-Syria dispute over troops Reuters via Yahoo! News - Aug 24 4:32 AM
Lebanon undertook on Thursday to stop smuggling from Syria, playing down a dispute between Syria and Israel over whether U.N. forces should help the Lebanese army stop arms shipments to Hizbollah guerrillas.Lebanon plays down Israel-Syria dispute over troops Reuters via Yahoo! News - Aug 24 2:57 AM
The Lebanese government undertook on Thursday to stop smuggling across Lebanon's border with Syria, playing down a controversy between Syria and Israel over whether U.N. forces should deploy there to stop arms shipments.Syria threatens to close Lebanon border if UN force deployed AFP via Yahoo! News - Aug 24 1:41 AM
Syria has threatened to close its border with Lebanon if UN peacekeepers are stationed there, further complicating the struggle by world powers to agree on the makeup and role of an international force to police a fragile ceasefire.Syria against U.N. force on border CNN.com - Aug 23 11:36 PM
Syrian President Bashar Al-Assad has expressed strong opposition to the deployment of U.N. troops along his country's border with Lebanon, saying such a move would be "hostile" to Syria and create problems between the two nations.Lebanese premier says his own army capable of policing border with Syria San Diego Union-Tribune - Aug 24 5:42 PM
BEIRUT, Lebanon, 1:38 p.m. Aug. 24 (AP): Lebanon's prime minister sought Thursday to sidestep conflicting Israeli and Syrian demands over the deployment of international troops along his border with Syria, saying Lebanese soldiers already there pose no threat to the prickly Arab neighbor.Syria pins hopes on future deal for return of Golan Heights Financial Times - 2 hours, 27 minutes ago
Syria, a main backer of Hizbollah, is hoping the war between the Lebanese group and Israel could lead to peace talks with the Jewish state that would help it regain the Golan Heights occupied by Israel in 1967, officials and analysts say.US Blasts Syria on Lebanon Peacekeeping Voice of America - Aug 24 4:20 PM
The United States Thursday welcomed apparent progress in Europe toward fielding an upgraded U.N. peacekeeping force for Lebanon. At the same time, the State Department condemned as "preposterous" Syria's stand that the U.N. force should not be allowed to patrol its border with Lebanon.U.S. Warns Syria to Observe Arms Embargo AP via Yahoo! Asia News - Aug 24 2:50 PM
The U.S. warned Syria on Thursday to abide by a United Nations arms embargo meant to stop Hezbollah from resupplying after its monthlong war with Israel.Lebanese premier says his own army capable of policing border with Syria CP via Yahoo! Canada News - Aug 24 3:11 PM
BEIRUT (AP) - Lebanon's prime minister sought Thursday to sidestep conflicting Israeli and Syrian demands over the deployment of international troops along his border with Syria, saying Lebanese soldiers already there pose no threat to the prickly Arab neighbour.Annan plans Mideast trip to Syria and Iran Reuters via Yahoo! News - Aug 23 6:57 PM
U.N. Secretary-General Kofi Annan plans to visit Israel, Lebanon, Iran and Syria in coming days to help shore up an uneasy Lebanon cease-fire, the United Nations announced on Wednesday.Syria Opposes U.N. Forces on Its Border ABC News - Aug 24 4:03 AM
Syria Opposes U.N. Forces on Border With Lebanon; Israel Calls Mideast Situation 'Explosive'Syria assisting with Middle East refugees Scoop.co.nz - Aug 24 4:49 PM
Former New Zealand Red Cross National President Craig Strathern has been deployed to Syria to assist with refugees from the recent Middle East conflict.Syria warns against deployment of troops AP via Yahoo! News - Aug 23 2:41 PM
Israel's foreign minister said Wednesday the situation in Lebanon was "explosive" while Syria's president says the deployment of international troops along the Syria-Lebanon border would be a "hostile" act.Syria threatens to close border with Lebanon Reuters via Yahoo! News - Aug 23 3:12 PM
Syria said on Wednesday it would close its border with Lebanon if the United Nations stationed troops along it as part of its mission to enforce a U.N.-backed truce between Israel and Hizbollah guerrillas.Lebanon rejects Syria's UN warning Guardian Unlimited - Aug 24 9:40 AM
Lebanon speaks out against objections to deployment of peacekeeping troops along border with Syria.Lebanon rejects Syria's UN warning Guardian Unlimited - Aug 24 9:21 AM
Middle East: Lebanon speaks out against Assad's objections to deployment of peacekeeping troops along border with Syria.UN troop deployment a hostile move, Syria warns CBC - Aug 24 8:50 AM
Syria has warned it could close its borders with Lebanon if a United Nations force is deployed to the region, a move a top European Union official said Thursday could happen within the week.Syria balks at force on border; truce shaky The Olympian - Aug 24 7:38 AM
BEIRUT, Lebanon - Syria on Wednesday opposed deployment of an international force along its border to prevent arms shipments to Hezbollah, and Israel called the situation in Lebanon "explosive."Lebanon allays Syria's fears Gulf News - Aug 24 2:49 PM
Dubai: Lebanon sought to defuse a potential political crisis with neighbouring Syria on Thursday over the deployment of UN troops along the border as France said it would boost its strength in the force to 2,000.Syria opposes deploying of force along border Boston Globe - Aug 24 1:12 AM
BEIRUT -- Syria yesterday opposed the deployment of an international force along its border to prevent arms shipments to Hezbollah, and Israel called the situation in Lebanon ``explosive." A cease-fire was further shaken by artillery shells and explosions that killed three Lebanese soldiers and an Israeli.Syria warns over UN peacekeepers BBC News - Aug 23 6:58 PM
Syria's president says the stationing of UN troops in the border area of Lebanon would be a hostile action.Lebanon plays down Israel-Syria dispute over troops The Star Online - Aug 24 9:07 AM
BEIRUT (Reuters) - Lebanon undertook on Thursday to prevent smuggling from Syria, playing down a dispute between Syria and Israel over whether U.N. forces should help the Lebanese army stop arms shipments to Hizbollah guerrillas.Syria hits UN plan to police Leb border New York Daily News - Aug 24 1:28 AM
BEIRUT - Syria yesterday opposed deployment of an international force along its border to prevent arms shipments to Hezbollah, and Israel called the situation in Lebanon "explosive."Syria warns against international troops AP via Yahoo! News - Aug 23 9:05 AM
Syria's president has said in TV interview that he would consider the deployment of international troops along the Lebanon-Syria border a "hostile" move toward Syria.Syria calls plan for U.N. force 'hostile' NorthJersey.com - Aug 24 4:59 AM
BEIRUT, Lebanon -- Syria on Wednesday opposed deployment of an international force along its border, calling it a "hostile move" and threatening to deploy its own border force.Syria threatens to block U.N. forces The Columbus Dispatch - Aug 24 4:59 AM
BEIRUT, Lebanon Syria yesterday opposed deployment of an international force along its border to prevent arms shipments to Hezbollah, and Israel called the situation in Lebanon "explosive."Syria balks at U.N. border force Seattle Times - Aug 24 12:25 AM
Syria on Wednesday opposed deployment of an international force along its border to prevent arms shipments to Hezbollah. A cease-fire was further...Syria threatens to close Lebanon border AP via Yahoo! News - Aug 23 8:58 AM
Syria has threatened to close its border with Lebanon if U.N. peacekeepers are deployed along the frontier, Finland's foreign minister said Wednesday.UN chief plans Mideast visit with stops in Iran, Syria Boston Globe - Aug 24 1:12 AM
UNITED NATIONS -- UN Secretary General Kofi Annan plans to visit Israel, Lebanon, Iran, and Syria in coming days to help shore up an uneasy Lebanon cease-fire, the United Nations announced yesterday.Syria Warns Against UN Border Force donga.com - Aug 24 11:08 AM
Syria expressed its opposition to the deployment of UN peacekeeping forces to the border between Syria and Lebanon. Bashar al-Assad, president of Syria, said in an interview with Dubai TV on August 23, The deployment of peacekeepers is a hostile act against Syria. Syria Threatens to Close Border with Lebanon Elite TV - Aug 24 8:53 AM
Syria has threatened to close its border with Lebanon if the United Nations deploys peacekeepers in the area. Finland's foreign minister Erkki Tuomioja says the threat came during a meeting Wednesday with Syrian Foreign Minister Walid Mualem.Syria Border Threat Over UN Troops Sky News via Yahoo! UK & Ireland News - Aug 24 3:29 AM
Syria has apparently threatened to close its border with Lebanon if UN peacekeepers are deployed in the area. Finland's foreign minister made the claim after talks with the country's officials.Syria warns against placing peacekeepers along its border Fort Worth Star-Telegram - Aug 24 2:24 AM
Israel wants U.N. forces to stop Iran's arms shipments to Hezbollah through Syria into Lebanon.US Dismisses Syria's Gripes About Int'l Troops on its Border Crosswalk.com - Aug 24 2:18 AM
(CNSNews.com) - The U.S. has dismissed Syria's opposition to the deployment of U.N. peacekeepers on the Lebanese side of its border with Syria -- a key requirement for the force, Israel says, if the flow of weapons to Hizballah terrorists is to be stopped.Lebanon plays down Israel-Syria dispute The Australian - Aug 24 5:14 AM
LEBANON undertook today to stop smuggling from Syria, playing down a dispute between Syria and Israel over whether UN forces should help the Lebanese army stop arms shipments to Hezbollah guerrillas.Syria warns against troop deployment on border CTV.ca - Aug 24 5:16 AM
Syria on Wednesday opposed deployment of an international force along its border to prevent arms shipments to Hezbollah.Syria to close border if UN blocks arms The Scotsman - Aug 24 4:22 AM
SYRIA has threatened to close its border if UN peacekeepers try to prevent arms shipments to Hezbollah as Israel today described the situation in Lebanon as "explosive".Syria issues peacekeeper warning Australian Broadcasting Corporation - Aug 24 7:10 AM
Syria has warned international peacekeepers against occupying its border with Lebanon and the UN is concerned the situation could deteriorate quickly.Lebanon plays down Israel-Syria dispute over troops RedNova - Aug 24 5:40 AM
By Alaa Shahine BEIRUT (Reuters) - Lebanon undertook on Thursday to stop smuggling from Syria, playing down a dispute between Syria and Israel over whether U.N. forces should help the Lebanese army stop arms shipments to Hizbollah guerrillas. It did not rule out asking U.N.Syria Warns Against Deployment of Troops ABC News - Aug 23 3:03 PM
Syria President Says Deployment of International Troops Along Border Would Be a 'Hostile' ActSyria committed 'massacres' in Lebanon: Egypt press AFP via Yahoo! News - Aug 23 4:13 AM
Egypt state media have accused Syria of committing "massacres" in Lebanon, lashing out at Damascus in response to President Bashar al-Assad's recent criticism of Egypt.Syria opposes UN troops on its border Al Jazeera - Aug 24 4:35 AM
Syria threatened to close its border with Lebanon if UN troops deployed there, as European diplomats stepped up their efforts to agree on their contributions to the peacekeeping force, AFP reported.Lebanon plays down Israel-Syria dispute Independent Online - Aug 24 7:07 AM
The Lebanese government is trying to stop smuggling across their border with Syria, playing down a controversy between Syria and Israel on whether UN forces should deploy there to stop arms shipments.Syria warns over UN deployment at border RTÉ News - Aug 24 1:17 AM
Syria has warned it will close its border with Lebanon if UN peacekeepers are deployed there. Syria's President, Bashar al-Assad, said the deployment of troops in the border area would be regarded as a hostile move against his country.Syria may close border with Lebanon Sydney Morning Herald - Aug 23 10:41 PM
Syria has threatened to close its border with Lebanon if the United Nations stations troops along it as part of its mission to enforce a truce between Israel and Hizbollah.Finland: Syria would close border with Lebanon in case of U-N troop deployment Fox21 - Aug 24 2:51 AM
HELSINKI, Finland In a new challenge to the Mideast cease-fire, Syria reportedly is threatening to close its border with Lebanon if U-N peacekeepers are deployed there.'Solution must include Syria and Iran' Aljazeera - Aug 24 12:27 AM
Richard Armitage believes Hezbollah is terrorism's A-team, with Iran as its owner and Syria as the team's coach.IDF Intel Chief: Israeli Homefront Surprised Syria, Hizbullah Israel National News - Aug 24 8:57 AM
(IsraelNN.com) Syria and the Hizbullah were surprised by the steadfastness of the Israeli homefront under Hizbullah attack, according to the head of IDF military intelligence, Major General Amos Yadlin.Lebanon vows to stop smuggling from Syria Al Bawaba - Aug 24 5:31 AM
Lebanon insisted on Thursday it would to stop smuggling from Syria, playing down a dispute between Syria and Israel over whether U.N. forces should help the Lebanese forces stop arms shipments to Hizbullah.U.N. chief heading to Mideast and will visit Lebanon, Israel and most likely Syria and Iran San Diego Union-Tribune - Aug 23 9:41 PM
UNITED NATIONS, 8:39 p.m. Aug. 23 (AP): Secretary-General Kofi Annan will travel to the Middle East later this week, visiting Lebanon, Israel and most likely Syria and Iran to try to garner support for the U.N. resolution that led to the fragile Israeli-Hezbollah cease-fire, the U.N. said Wednesday.Syria resists force on border; Lebanon cease-fire in peril Arizona Daily Star - Aug 24 12:15 AM
BEIRUT, Lebanon Syria opposed deployment of an international force along its border to block arms shipments to Hezbollah, and Israel called the situation in Lebanon "explosive." A cease-fire was further shaken Wednesday by artillery shells and explosions that killed three Lebanese soldiers and an Israeli.Syria's new 'Hezbollah' group training for attacks WorldNetDaily - Aug 23 10:15 PM
JERUSALEM Following what it views as a Hezbollah victory against the Jewish state, Syria is forming its own Hezbollah-like guerrilla organization to fight Israel in hopes of "liberating" the Golan Heights, according to a report aired yesterday on state-run Iranian television.Syria against UN force on border News 24 South Africa - Aug 24 2:14 AM
Syria has threatened to close its border with Lebanon if UN peacekeepers are stationed there, saying this would be seen as a "hostile" act.Syria rejects UN peacekeepers ITV.com - Aug 24 12:01 AM
Syria has rejected Israeli demands for the deployment of international troops on the Lebanese-Syrian border. The move was designed to stop what Israel says is the smuggling of arms to Hezbollah.Syria Warns Against International Troops ABC News - Aug 23 9:18 AM
Syria's President Says Deployment of International Troops Along Border Would Be 'Hostile' MoveSyria threatens to close border with Lebanon Mail and Guardian - Aug 24 2:16 AM
Syria said on Wednesday it would close its border with Lebanon if the United Nations stationed troops along it as part of its mission to enforce a UN-backed truce between Israel and Hezbollah guerrillas.Syria Warns Over UN Peacekeepers ERT.gr - Aug 24 1:52 AM
Syria has reportedly threatened to close its border with Lebanon if UN peacekeepers are deployed along it. Finland s foreign minister outlined the Syrian position after meeting his Syrian counterpart in Helsinki.On the sidelines of a cease-fire, an increasingly defiant Syria The Christian Science Monitor - Aug 24 4:25 PM
Syrian president Assad said Wednesday that putting peacekeepers on the Lebanese-Syrian border would be a hostile move. Syria opposes U.N. forces on its border Syracuse.com - Aug 23 8:20 PM
BEIRUT, Lebanon (AP) Syria on Wednesday opposed deployment of an international force along its border to prevent arms shipments to Hezbollah, and Israel called the situation in Lebanon "explosive." A cease-fire was further shaken by artillery shells and explosions that killed three Lebanese soldiers and an Israeli.Syria in threat to close border with Lebanon Gulf Times - Aug 24 12:31 AM
BEIRUT: Syria said yesterday it would close its border with Lebanon if the UN stationed troops along it as part of a mission to enforce a UN-backed truce between Israel and Hezbollah guerrillas.Syria's theat not serious, Washington says UPI - Aug 23 7:08 PM
WASHINGTON, Aug. 23 (UPI) -- The White House said Wednesday it gave little credibility to Syria's threat to close its border with Lebanon if United Nations troops are stationed there.Syria Opposes U.N. Forces on Its Border RedNova - Aug 23 5:38 PM
By ZEINA KARAM BEIRUT, Lebanon - SyriaSyria threatens to close border with Lebanon Calcutta News - Aug 23 7:11 PM
Syria has threatened to close its border with Lebanon if the United Nations deploys peacekeepers in the area.Syria threatens to close border The Age - Aug 23 1:23 PM
Syria said it would close its border with Lebanon if the United Nations stationed troops along it as part of its mission to enforce a UN-backed truce between Israel and Hizbollah guerrillas.Syria threat to shut Lebanon border Aljazeera - Aug 23 1:42 PM
Syria has told Finland's foreign minister that it will close its border with Lebanon if UN peacekeeping troops are deployed there.Syria threatens to close border with Lebanon The Peninsula - Aug 23 5:01 PM
BEIRUT Syria said yesterday it would close its border with Lebanon if the United Nations stationed troops along it as part of its mission to enforce a UN-backed truce between Israel and Hezbollah guerrillas.Syria warns on peacekeepers Guardian Unlimited - Aug 23 10:06 AM
Assad would view deployment of UN troops along Syria's border with Lebanon as a hostile move, he says.Syria Threatens to Close Border With Lebanon if Int'l Troops Deployed Israel National News - Aug 23 9:27 PM
(IsraelNN.com) Syrian president, Bashar Assad announced that he would close Syria s border with Lebanon if international troops are deployed there in accordance with the UN-backed cease-fire between Lebanon and Israel.Annan expected to visit Syria and Iran Reuters via Yahoo! Singapore News - Aug 23 10:09 AM
UNITED NATIONS (Reuters) - U.N. Secretary-General Kofi Annan plans to go to Lebanon and Israel shortly and probably Syria and Iran as well to help enforce the cease-fire in Lebanon, the United Nations announced on Wednesday.Syria threatens to close border The Australian - Aug 23 12:45 PM
SYRIA said today it would close its border with Lebanon if the United Nations stationed troops along it as part of a mission to enforce a UN-backed truce between Israel and Hezbollah guerrillas.Annan may visit Syria, Iran The Australian - Aug 23 12:14 PM
UN Secretary-General Kofi Annan plans to go to Lebanon and Israel shortly and probably visit Syria and Iran also, the United Nations announced today.Syria threatens to close border to Lebanon The Jamaica Observer - Aug 23 4:39 PM
HELSINKI, Finland (AFP) - Syria has threatened to close its border with Lebanon if an international UN force is deployed along it, Finnish Foreign Minister Erkki Tuomioja said yesterday after talks with his Syrian counterpart.Syria warns against UN troops on its border The Daily Star Lebannon - Aug 23 1:12 PM
Syria threatened on Wednesday to close its border with Lebanon if UN peacekeepers are deployed there, as the Lebanese Army took up positions along the border in the north and east of Lebanon. "They will close their borders to all traffic if UN troops are deployed along the Lebanon-Syria border," Finland's Foreign Minister Erkki Tuomioja said.Syria threatens clamp on border Gulf Daily News - Aug 23 7:06 PM
HELSINKI: Syria has threatened to close its border with Lebanon if an international UN force is deployed along it, while Beirut urged the US to make Israel remove a sea and air blockade it imposed at the start of its 34-day war with Hizbollah fighters.Syria rejects call for border monitors Sydney Morning Herald - Aug 23 7:16 AM
SYRIA has rejected Israeli demands that international troops be deployed on the Syrian-Lebanese border, in a further setback to United Nations efforts to end Israel's blockade of Lebanon and enforce the truce. -Syria warns against troop deployment on border CTV.ca - Aug 23 10:46 AM
Syria's president said Wednesday the deployment of international troops along the Syria-Lebanon border would be a "hostile" act.Syria warns against deployment of troops Syracuse.com - Aug 23 10:56 AM
BEIRUT, Lebanon (AP) Israel's foreign minister said Wednesday the situation in Lebanon was "explosive" while Syria's president says the deployment of international troops along the Syria-Lebanon border would be a "hostile" act.Syria would close border with Lebanon in case of U.N. deployment Fox 6 News San Diego - Aug 23 11:29 AM
In a new challenge to the Mideast cease-fire, Syria reportedly is threatening to close its border with Lebanon if U.N. peacekeepers are deployed there.US civil rights leader aims to broker Israeli prisoner swap AFP via Yahoo! News - Aug 24 12:11 PM
US civil rights leader Jesse Jackson is to visit Syria and Lebanon next week to urge the release of two Israeli soldiers, a government source said.Syria deems international force on its border a 'hostile act' The Age - Aug 23 7:11 AM
Syria has rejected Israeli demands for the deployment of international troops on the Syrian-Lebanese border in a further setback to UN efforts to end Israel's blockade of Lebanon and enforce a fragile truce. -U.S. demands Syria abide by arms embargo on Hezbollah People's Daily - Aug 24 6:40 PM
Syria threatens to close border with Lebanon Independent Online - Aug 23 11:38 AM
Syria says it will close its border with Lebanon if the United Nations posts troops along it, as part of its mission to enforce a UN-backed truce between Israel and Hezbollah fighters.Syria committed 'massacres' in Lebanon Middle East Times - Aug 23 5:11 AM
CAIRO -- Egypt state media Wednesday accused Syria of committing "massacres" in Lebanon, lashing out at Damascus in response to President Bashar Al Assad's recent criticism of Egypt. Syria Backs Turkish Troops in Lebanon Turks.US - Aug 23 9:34 AM
Syria, along with Israel and Palestine, expressed its support to Turkey s likely contribution to a peace force proposed to be deployed to southern Lebanon.Outside View: Syria versus Iran by Alon Ben-Meir UPI Outside View Commentator New York (UPI) Aug 22, 2006 Space War - Aug 22 7:33 PM
The Bush administration's strategy of treating Syria and Iran as if they are evil twins is fundamentally flawed.Aid groups: Open Lebanese border vital AP via Yahoo! News - Aug 24 8:58 AM
Aid agencies said Thursday an open border remained vital to the shipment of relief supplies into Lebanon after Syria reportedly threatened to seal its border if international troops are deployed along it.Lebanon tries to halt Syrian arms International Herald Tribune - Aug 24 7:35 AM
Lebanon undertook on Thursday to stop Syrian smuggling to Hezbollah, playing down a dispute between Syria and Israel over whether UN forces should help the Lebanese Army stop arms shipments to the guerrillas.Syria border deployment a matter of sovereignty: Lebanon PM AFP via Yahoo! News - Aug 23 11:53 AM
Lebanon acts to best preserve "her sovereignty and her interests," Prime Minister Fuad Siniora said in response to Syrian opposition to the deployment of United Nations peacekeepers along the border.UN's Kofi Annan could visit Iran, Syria IranMania.com - Aug 23 5:14 AM
LONDON, August 22 (IranMania) - UN Secretary General Kofi Annan could visit the Middle East, including Syria and Iran, as part of efforts to ensure the Lebanon ceasefire resolution is fully implemented, sources said, according to AFP.Olmert Dismisses Syria Talks Now Totally Jewish - Aug 23 2:08 AM
Prime minister Ehud Olmert this week dismissed the notion that peace talks with Syria over handing back the Golan Heights could be possible in the near future.Israeli views on Shebaa Farms harden BBC News - Aug 24 8:57 AM
The abandoned farms on the border between Syria, Lebanon and Israel has become a flashpoint since Israel withdrew from Lebanon in 2000.Syria Dismisses Direct Talks With Israel The New York Sun - Aug 22 9:19 PM
UNITED NATIONS Israel does not currently have the "upper hand," Syria's ambassador to the United Nations, Bashar al-Jaafari, said yesterday, dismissing recent talk in Jerusalem about launching direct negotiations with President Assad's government. Any such talks, he said, should be conducted with the Arab world as a whole rather than bilaterally with Syria. Damascus has used rejection of Olmert Rejects Syria Talks, Dismisses Soldiers' Protests Washington Post - Aug 21 7:50 PM
JERUSALEM, Aug. 21 -- Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert on Monday ruled out peace negotiations with Syria and rejected criticisms of the Lebanon war as reserve soldiers expanded their protests over the government's handling of the conflict. France to send more troops to Lebanon, minister says International Herald Tribune - Aug 23 10:49 PM
The assurance of a larger commitment came as Syria warned that the positioning of any multinational force near its border would be seen as "hostile."Israel Should Hit Syria First Foreign Relations - Aug 24 5:00 AM
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