Report: Assad confirms exchanging messages with Israel through 3rd party
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF
Syrian President Bashar Assad said Sunday that he has exchanged messages with Israel through a third party to explore the possibility of resuming peace talks, the country's official news agency SANA reported.
During a meeting with ruling Baath Party officials, Assad commented on media reports about indirect contact between the two countries.
"There are efforts exerted in this direction," he was quoted as saying.