Israel seals o.t. (the 7th day for the Gaza Strip), conducts massive manhunt for kidnapped policeman, demands proof that he is still alive, arrests 1,000 suspected Islamic activists. (Qol Yisra'el 12/14 in FBIS 12/14; MM, NYT, WP 12/15; WP 12/16)
Israeli delegation presents Palestinian delegation with 19-page document on interim self-rule, affirming UNSCR 242 and 338 as the basis for negotiation, asserting "inner linkage" of interim and final phases. Appearing for the first time in writing is the proposal for tripartite land management in the interim phase: autonomy for Palestinian lands, Israeli management of lands used by IDF and settlers, and joint management of other lands. (HaAretz 12/15 in FBIS 12/15; MM 12/15)
Pres. Asad makes major speech on peace process to federation of trade unions. (MM 12/14; SARR 12/14 in FBIS 12/16; HaAretz 12/16 in FBIS 12/16)
Lebanon rejects Israel's 11/27 proposal to set up joint military working group (HaAretz, Radio Lebanon 12/15 in FBIS 12/15)