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Title: | One does not have to do with the other, crux of direct talks does |
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| not require the United States to be so involved with negotiations and President George Bush has not objected to progress with this track. It`s a disservice not to pursue a peace agreement between Israel and Syria given the momentum for a peace agreement this year between Israel and the Palestinians. Despite the challenges ahead and the rhetoric concerning Iran, the issue of the Golan is part of the equation in formulating a comprehensive peace with the Arab nations. |
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