Israel Slams Syrian Deal with EU

(Jerusalem Post) Herb Keinon - Foreign Minister Silvan Shalom told the cabinet Sunday that stepping up international pressure and isolating both Syria and Iran at this time is "critical." Shalom called the EU's intention to sign an "association agreement" with Syria a "pity," and called on Europe to "strengthen the international front against terror." A continuation of international pressure against Damascus will cause it to abandon terror "and will bring them back to the negotiating table with Israel faster," he said.


2004-10-20 00:00:00

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