The American government has denied knowledge or involvement of secret contacts between Syria and Israel as reported by an Israeli newspaper. "We have said repeatedly that if Israel and Syria want to have a dialogue, then that is going to be up to the two parties to decide," the State Department said.
He added that the United States does not believe or see "any sort of interaction or dialogue between Syria and Israel as a substitute for moving forward on the Israeli-Palestinian track." McCormack also stated that there is no evidence that Syria wants to take a positive role in the Middle East.
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The preliminary findings regarding the artillery mishap in Beit Hanoun reveal the cause was a malfunctioning electronic circuitry board. Tests conducted on the system following the tragic accident revealed the electronic tracking system was off by 200 meters, feeding the artillery incorrect coordinates. Seven of the 11 artillery shells fired into Gaza were off target, striking two homes, resulting in the death of close to 20 civilians, leaving dozens injured, some seriously.