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October 20, 1998
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A Syrian official said Israel would be the only country to benefit from a confrontation between Syria and Turkey. Defense Minister Mustafa Tlas’ comment came as Damascus and Ankara reportedly prepared to hold talks for the first time since a crisis flared up earlier this month over Syria’s support for Kurdish nationalists in Turkey. Israel and Turkey have greatly increased military cooperation during the last few years.

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