Syria's Moves toward Moderation are "Cosmetic"

Daniel Sobelman (Ha'aretz) - Amidst reports that Syria has moderated its tone, intelligence sources in Israel say Syrian moves so far are merely tactical, if not outright "cosmetic." Syria is restraining Hizballah in Lebanon, but is not taking any action to dismantle the radical Shi'ite organization. There is still no confirmation of the report last week that heavy weapons delivered by Iran to Hizballah in southern Lebanon have been removed.


2003-06-02 00:00:00

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