Word: zahrani
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Dates: during 1976-1976
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Such maneuvers and threats are partly genuine concern molded by experience, but they are also partly brinkmanship. The Syrians are now in no position to force a confrontation with Israel; they are too involved in Lebanon. Syrian units have moved no nearer the border than Zahrani, 30 miles to the north, near Sidon, to protect the oil refinery there, which has now resumed operation. Last week, Damascus quietly renewed the Golan Heights peace agreement with Israel for another six months...