"In similar statements issued from Damascus and Jerusalem, the rival neighbors said that they are taking part in indirect negotiations with Turkish diplomats serving as mediators.

“ 'The two sides stated their intention to conduct these talks in good faith and with an open mind,' according to the statement from Prime Minister Olmert's office. 'They decided to pursue the dialogue between them in a serious and continuous way, in order to achieve the goal of comprehensive peace.'

"If successful, the talks could lead to a broader shift in regional dynamics by returning the Golan Heights to Syria, cutting off critical support for Hezbollah forces in Lebanon, and diminishing the influence of Iran in the region."

How about St. Ronnie and his Reaganites who sold arms to Iran? Were they not appeasers and possibly traitors?  And Israel was involved in that criminal deal.

Just shows the blatant stupidity of Bush and his administration when flinging around terms they don't understand in situations they have made worse.