January 3, 1992

Palestinian negotiators state they have suspended plans to travel to Washington for third round of negotiations, scheduled to resume 1/7, in wake of Israeli decision to deport 12 Palestinians from o.t. [other Arab delegations later follow suit]. (NYT 1/4)

IDF removes settlers from encampment they established near Dayr al-Bala [see 1/2]. (MM 1/3)

Gun battle between Fateh "Black Panthers" activists, IDF special forces unit near Umm al-Tut, W. Bank, leaves one Palestinian dead, two soldiers wounded. (MM 1/6)