Jericho Mayor Jamil Khalaf resigns, saying PNA had deprived him of authority. Khalaf, appointed by occupation, reportedly was under investigation for corruption and was unhappy with local police cmndr.'s authority. (WP 8/10)
Hamas spokesman Mahmud Zahhar affirms Hamas "would not reject Jordan's rule of Jerusalem, so long as it remains in Arab hands." (Al-Hayat 8/9 in FBIS 8/11)
Jordanian and Israeli negotiators mtg. in Sodom, Israel, agree to send survey teams to demarcate border based on 1928 League of Nations map showing Palestine-Transjordan border. (WT 8/10)
PM Rabin schedules talks for next day with PLO Chmn. Arafat, 1st since Arafat took up residence in Gaza. (WT 8/10)
"Senior admin. source" with Secy of State Christopher says Syria still seeks peace agreement with Israel this year. (NYT 8/10)
Argentine judge orders arrest of 4 Iranian diplomats in 7/18 bombing of Jewish center in Buenos Aires. (CSM, WP, WT 8/10)