February 18, 1992

Hanan Ashrawi, spokeswoman for Palestinian delegation, announces delegation will not participate in upcoming negotiations due to recent Israeli arrest of 2 persons associated with the delegation [see 2/17]. PLO confirms the announcement. (AFP 2/18 in FBIS 2/18)

Islamic Resistance Movement fires more rockets into N. Israel and the "security zone." IDF, SLA artillery return fire. SLA radio orders villagers living immediately north of "security zone" to evacuate their homes before 5:00 A.M. on 2/19. (IDF Radio, Radio Free Lebanon 2/18 in FBIS 2/19; MM 2/20)