June 12, 1994

7th test launch of "Arrow" anti-missile missile.  Launch of U.S.-funded Israeli weapon described as successful.  (MM 6/13)

Lebanese PM Hariri, Syrian VP Khaddam hold 3 hours of talks in Damascus.  Mtg., which criticizes Jordanian-Israeli moves, follows comments by Hariri rejecting U.S. pressure for Lebanon to negotiate independently of Syria.  (RL 6/12 IN FBIS 6/13; MM 6/13)

Lubavitcher Rebbe, Rabbi Menachem Schneerson, dies at 92 in NY.  Leader of pro-Israel Hasidic sect, regarded by many followers in U.S. and Israel as Messiah, names no successor.  (CSM, NYT, WP, WT 6/13; WJW 6/16)