U.S. says Syria no longer a peace partner

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Source: UPI

A top U.S. State Department official said the Obama administration doubts Syrian President Bashar Assad is a future peace partner with Israel.

"Ultimately, the future of Syria is up to the people of Syria. But what is clear is that the way they are acting right now is not consistent with the way that a responsible government acts as against its own citizens or in connection with its international obligations," Jacob Sullivan, director of policy planning at the State Department, told reporters Tuesday

When asked to comment on a peace treaty between Israel and Syria, Sullivan replied the current administration continues to support a comprehensive peace deal in the Middle East that includes peace between Israel and the Palestinians and between Israel and all of its Arab neighbors.

"That remains a goal of this administration, and we will continue, through whatever means we have at our disposal at any given time, to pursue it," he said. "Right now at the moment our focus is on ending the violence against the Syrian people and stopping the brutal crackdown that is taking place."




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[DCKit]

1. "Peace Partner". What a cute little euphemism. nt

[Loge23]

2. Us or them??

Which one left the flock? Or is it both?