As for the Israeli-Syrian talks, they have basically been an extended venting of long-held frustrations.

But he said the Syrian President had authorized him to answer questions about Israeli-Syrian talks if asked.

It is hardly out of character for him to take a clear public position on the Israeli-Syrian talks.

At the same time, some Palestinian officials said they saw advantages in the resumption of the Israeli-Syrian talks.

The Israeli-Syrian talks were by all accounts the frostiest.

The least has been accomplished in Israeli-Syrian talks.

But at the very least, these events will delay a resumption in the Israeli-Syrian talks, officials said.

She apparently found a formula that would allow for direct Israeli-Syrian talks.

The interview makes clear how bleak the prospect is now for the Israeli-Syrian talks.

Its flat academic prose reflects the chilly nature of the Israeli-Syrian talks; human touches are rare.