Israeli PM Rabin, Jordan's King Hussein address joint session of Congress, speeches focusing on work ahead. Later at White House, both and Pres. Clinton condemn recent bombings. Rabin, asked about Israel's nuclear status, says "Israel is not a nuclear country in terms of weapons." (NYT, WP, WSJ, WT 7/27)
PLO criticizes Washington Declaration's recognition of Jordanian "special role" in Jerusalem, saying in statement "The Israeli govt. does not have any right to give any role or guarantees over Jerusalem." (MM 7/26; Jericho VOP 7/27 in FBIS 7/27; CSM, WT 7/27)
Israeli, Jordanian, and Palestinian negotiators reach agreement on water sharing at talks in Oslo, according to Norwegian F Min. (Jericho VOP 7/27 in FBIS 7/28; CSM 7/27)
Israeli Public Works Dept. announces plans for 6 major highways into Jordan. (MM 7/27)
Car bomb explodes at Israeli embassy in London, destroying part of building and wounding 13. Lebanese Islamists presumed responsible. (MM 7/26; CSM, NYT, WP, WSJ, WT 7/27)
Argentine police detain owner of van believed used in 7/18 bombing of Jewish center in Buenos Aires. (WP, WSJ 7/27)
Panamanian Pres. Gueillermo Endara says bomb responsible for 7/19 explosion of commuter plane that killed 21, 12 of them Jewish. Panamanian Jewish leaders hold "Islamic terrorists" responsible. (WT 7/27)