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Syrian President Calls for Policy Shift from Israel, Cites 90% Agreement
How 3 Israeli newsrooms (in Hebrew, English) covered this story — translated into English and compared side by side.
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By ברק רביד
First reported by Israel National News · 2 hours ago
What happened
Syrian President Bashar al-Assad stated that Israeli policy should not be solely determined by the October 7th attacks and revealed that Syria and Israel had previously reached "90% agreement" in negotiations before Israel withdrew. He also reaffirmed Syria's claim to the Golan Heights.
- 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 that the Golan Heights are 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 to its tension with Israel.
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