According to a report in the Al-Hayat newspaper on Thursday, Syria has refused to renew indirect negotiations with Israel until Israel responds to Syrian questions about its plans for the disputed Golan Heights. The report stated that Syria had given Turkey its responses to Israel's security questions, but has asked that the document not be transferred until Jerusalem delivers its responses to Syrias questions. Both Turkey and Syria have expressed hope that the new U.S. administration help advance negotiations. 12/04/08