1.0link102832<![CDATA[Israel, Syria Peace Talks Confirmed]]>http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2008/05/21/israel-syria-peace-talks_n_102832.htmlJERUSALEM — Israel and Syria unexpectedly announced Wednesday the resumption of peace talks after an eight-year break, saying they have been speaking indirectly through Turkish mediators "in order to achieve the goal of comprehensive peace."
The longtime adversaries each have something to gain from the dialogue. Israel wants to reduce Syrian support for anti-Israel militants in Gaza and Lebanon, while Syria is eager to improve ties with the U.S. and end its international isolation.