March 19, 1990

U.S. State Dep't. sends to Congress report crediting Arafat and PLO with adhering to commitment to renounce terrorism (cf. 3/20) [NYT, WT 3/21].

IDF has increased fines for stonethrowing: 1,500 to 3,000 NIS fines are imposed as jail sentences proved ineffective deterrent [YA 3/19 in FBIS 3/19].

Jimmy Carter meets with delegation of 13 prominent Palestinians in Jerusalem, including Faisal Husayni, Sari Nusaybeh, and Hanna Sinyurah [JDS 3/19 in FBIS 3/20].