Israeli authorities have adopted a “wait and see” attitude toward developments leading from last week’s informal agreement in the Israel-Syrian Mixed Armistice Commission. That compact provided that legitimate civilian work would be continued in the demilitarized zone and that all future disputes would be settled by peaceful means.
This expression, it was pointed out here, could merely be a phrase which is used by almost any nation. On the other hand, it could represent a genuine will to improve relations along the border.
Israeli authorities feel that it would be too far-reaching to interpret last week’s agreement, and particularly this sentence, as the beginnings of a non-aggression pact. However, it was noted that during the meetings the Syrian representatives repeatedly stressed a desire for quiet along the borders and underlined Syria’s peaceful disposition.
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