Friday, November 19, 1993

IDF Chief of Staff Lt. Gen. Ehud Barak orders reinforcement of IDF units in o.t. to act "with determination" against Palestinian rioters and Israeli settlers who break law. (MM 11/19)

Internal IDF document forsees "bloodletting btwn. Jews," civil revolt, and refusal of IDF soldiers to obey orders as consequences of DoP. (Ha'Aretz 11/19 in FBIS 11/22)

Palestinian business owners announce formation in Abu Dhabi of Palestinian Development and Investment Company, with an initial capital of $200 m., $100 m. of which already subscribed. (MM 11/19)

French FM Juppe holds talks in Beirut with Lebanese Pres. al-Hirawi, PM al-Hariri, FM Buwayz, focusing on trade, economic, cultural relations, security cooperation, and Lebanese-Israeli talks. (RL 11/19 in FBIS 11/19)