January 9, 1994

Israeli human-rights. org. B'Tselem issues report criticizing both PLO and Hamas for torture, killing of Palestinians collaborating with Israeli occupation authorities. Group says btwn. 770 and 942 suspected collaborators killed since outbreak of intifada in 12/87. Report also criticizes Israeli authorities for using "pressure and extortion" to recruit Palestinian informants. (CSM, MM, NYT, WP, WT 1/10)

King Hussein appoints Royal Commission on Jerusalem headed by Crown Prince Hassan. (MM 1/10)