Assad: It's either peace or war

[IndianaGreen]

Assad: It's either peace or war

Syrian president tells Hebzollah's al-Manar television, 'We are in a temporary situation which will either end in war or in peace. There is no other choice apart from these two.' Israel, he says, is an enemy which only understands the language of force

Roee Nahmias Published: 03.25.10, 00:03 / Israel News

Syrian President Bashar Assad told Hezbollah's al-Manar television station on Wednesday evening, "We are in a situation of neither war nor peace, and this is a temporary situation which will either end in peace or in war. There is no other choice apart from these two."

According to Assad, "We believe we are facing an enemy which only understands the language of force. We believe peace is not at arm's length for the region, but in any event there are many ways to reach the goals and they must not necessarily go through war."

He noted that "the Syrian army is developing itself", and warned that Damascus "will enter any war imposed on us."

According to the Syrian president, his country cannot remain neutral when it comes to the "resistance". He also stressed that Syria was interested in having good relations with Lebanon.

http://www.ynetnews.com/articles/0,7340,L-3867850,00.html

[oberliner]

1. Ha'aretz version - Assad: Syria committed to seeking peace with Israel

Syria is committed to seeking peace with Israel but has no faith in the present Israeli government, President Bashar al-Assad said on Wednesday, after a war of words between the two sides.

http://www.haaretz.com/hasen/spages/1158857.html

What a headline for them to choose for this!

[Tripmann]

2. Thats more like it

Assad is actually a pretty level headed guy, it would benefit Israel greatly to enter real discussions with him. Unfortunately the current israeli administration relies too much on the status quo being maintained for this to happen.