Kahalani confirms his party's approval of handing over the Golan

Originally published September 13, 1999

Avigdor Kahalani, head of the Israeli Third Way Pparty, confirmed his readiness to hand over the Golan for peace with Syria. Israeli observers regarded Kahalani's statement as worth noting, as he was calling for continuing Israeli sovereignty over the Golan and opposed holding talks with Syria.

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