The Israeli Knesset gave preliminary approval to a bill that would require a referendum before any Israeli withdrawal from the Golan Heights. The bill, which must still pass another three legislative votes, would also require that the Knesset approve a Golan withdrawal by at least a 61-59 vote. The move came as Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu denied that his government is involved in secret negotiations with Syria. The premier issued the denial after Golan settler leaders said Infrastructure Minister Ariel Sharon had told them earlier in the week about the secret talks.
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