Israel: June 10, 2000

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Hafez Assad, dictator of Syria for thirty years, died of natural causes. His son is his designated successor, although Assad's younger brother also claims to be in line to run the country. Assad's death is expected to slow down peace negotiations between Syria and Israel.

 

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