May 31, 1993

Some 200 Libyans arrive in Jerusalem for 3-day visit to holy sites; first group pilgrimage by citizens of an Arab country officially at war with Israel. While some Israeli officials praise the trip, Dep. FM Yossi Beilin downplays its political importance, saying Israel should have no ties with "a leper state." (AFP 5/30, 5/31 in FBIS 6/1; NYT, WP 6/1, 6/2)

Israeli private security guards kill 1 Palestinian, wound another after arguing over road right-of-way near Jerusalem. (Qol Yisra'el 5/31 in FBIS 6/2, JP 6/1 in MM 6/1)