By Aluf Benn, Haaretz Correspondent: ANALYSIS / How did Assad manage to gain international respect?
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Title:GWB." Why give up Golan for free"..??
Name:Stephen.
City: Geneve.State: Switzerland
That statement alone, is the crux of the problem. It is seen be many as a true and deeply thought out and most persuasive argument. For should Israel give up the high ground and allow Syrian military on the northern shores of Galilee, neither the US or ZAHAL will be able to hold back an onslaught from Syria or its proxies.
Pres.Assad, has changed, enjoys his new standing amongst his peers in Europe. Lebanon was his calling card, lets hope that he continues in maintaining his new found international respect. Certain friends of the past, should be brushed aside if he plans to explore peace with Israel.