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Syrian President Calls for Policy Shift from Israel, Cites 90% Agreement
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By ברק רביד
First reported by Kan News · 3 hours ago
What happened
Syrian President Bashar al-Assad stated that Israel's policy should not be solely determined by the October 7th attacks and claimed that past negotiations with Israel had reached 90% completion before Israel withdrew. He also reiterated that the Golan Heights is Syrian territory and dismissed any discussion of its ownership.
- 01Syrian President Assad urged Israel to change its policy, not based solely on Oct 7.
- 02He claimed Syria and Israel were 90% to an agreement before Israel withdrew.
- 03Assad reiterated the Golan Heights is Syrian territory under UN recognition.
- 04He detailed alleged Israeli bombings of Syrian presidential palace and airfields.
- 05Assad contrasted Syria's good relations with Arab nations and Israel's strained ties.
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