April 11, 1990

Shimon Peres is forced to withdraw his bid to form new Israeli gov't. as 2 Agudat Israel party members withdraw their support [LAT, WT 4/12]; he receives 15-day extension from Pres. Herzog [jDS 4/11 in FBIS 4/12].

150 Jewish settlers move into Hospice of St. John building belonging to Greek Orthodox Church in Jerusalem's Christian quarter [JPD 4/12 in FBIS 4/13].