March 23, 1993

PNC Secy. Muhammad Subayh says PLO is prepared to establish national authority in Gaza Strip, on the basis of a 1974 PNC decision calling for such establishment on any part of o.t. to be liberated. Hanan Ashrawi echoes the statement. (Ha'Aretz, MENA 3/23 in FBIS 3/24)

Meretz faction approves plan for Gaza withdrawal drawn up by Energy Min. Amnon Rubinstein. (Qol Yisra'el 3/23 in FBIS 3/23)

Palestinian stabs settler in West Bank, is shot 10 times and killed by settler after being bound hand and foot. (MM 3/23; NYT, WT 3/24)