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  • November 1, 1996

    Russian FM Primakov meets with Arafat in Gaza, leaves for Jordan for 3-day official visit. (MM 11/1; JTV 11/1, ITAR-TASS [Moscow], JTV, RJ, VOA 11/2, RJ 11/3 in WNC 11/5; PR 11/8)

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  • October 30, 1996

    In Tel Aviv, Israel, PA reportedly reached basic understandings on civilian issues, but some security issues are still in dispute. (MM 10/31; HA, QY 10/31 in IL 10/31; YA 10/31 in WNC 10/31; ITV...

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  • October 28, 1996

    U.S. special envoy Ross returns to Washington to consult with Secy. of State Christopher. Israel, PA blame each other for impasse in Hebron talks; reportedly close issue of hot pursuit, but reopen...

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Russian FM Primakov meets with Arafat in Gaza, leaves for Jordan for 3-day official visit. (MM 11/1; JTV 11/1, ITAR-TASS [Moscow], JTV, RJ, VOA 11/2, RJ 11/3 in WNC 11/5; PR 11/8)

Israeli authorities charge Nahum Korman, security chief of Hadar Beitar settlement, with murdering Palestinian boy beaten to death 10/28. (MM 11/1; WP, WT 11/2; WT 11/3; NYT 11/4)

IDF extends general closure on West Bank, Gaza. (HA 11/1 in IL 11/1)

In Tel Aviv, Israel, PA reportedly reached basic understandings on civilian issues, but some security issues are still in dispute. (MM 10/31; HA, QY 10/31 in IL 10/31; YA 10/31 in WNC 10/31; ITV 10/31 in WNC 11/4)

Russian FM Primakov meets with Egyptian Pres. Mubarak in Sharm al-Shaykh. (Mayak Radio Network [Moscow] 10/30 in WNC 11/1)

In Ankara, KDP, PUK begin reconciliation talks. U.S. Asst. Secy. of State Pelletreau chairs the mtg.; Turkish, British officials attend. (MM, WT 10/30) (see 10/24)

U.S. special envoy Ross returns to Washington to consult with Secy. of State Christopher. Israel, PA blame each other for impasse in Hebron talks; reportedly close issue of hot pursuit, but reopen other issues already thought to be finalized. (MM 10/28; IDF Radio, QY 10/28 in WNC 10/30; MM, NYT, WP, WT 10/29; SANA 10/30 in WNC 11/1; WJW 10/31; PR 11/1)

Russian FM Yevgeny Primakov arrives in Syria on 1st leg of regional tour, which is meant to revitalize Moscow's role in the peace process. (CSM 10/29; MM 10/20; JP 11/9)

IDF eases closure on the West Bank, Gaza, allowing transportation of Palestinian merchants, agricultural goods into Israel. IDF also allows Palestinian produce to be sent to Jordan; PA Agriculture Min. lifts ban on Israeli produce (see 10/27). (QY 10/29 in IL 10/29; PR 11/1)

Palestinians, IDF clash in Hussan, West Bank after Jewish settler beats to death a 11-yr.-old Palestinian boy. IDF detains settler, places curfew on the village. (MM, NYT, WP, WT 10/29; CSM, WP, WT 10/30; MM, PR 11/1; MEI 11/8)