The State Department said Syrian overtures for peace with Israel must be backed by substantive action. Asked Thursday about the Syrian ambassador’s call for renewed peace talks with Israel in an interview this week with JTA, State Department Spokesman Richard Boucher said Syria must show willingness to crack down on terrorism.
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