Could peace break out for Israel and Syria?
2008 July 29
Janine Zacharia of the International Herald Tribune explores the mutual strategic interests Israel and Syria have to make peace. Though the two states have been at a diplomatic standstill for eight years, there has been mounting “political will” towards resolution – Israel stands to gain from severed Syrian-Iranian ties and the cessation of Syria arms dealing with Hizbollah; Syria’s economy desperately needs US sanctions to end (echoes an article in today’s New York Times). Thus, perhaps now Israel and Syria can recognize their shared paths to peace and embrace a mutually beneficial solution.
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