IDF releases revised timetable for withdrawal, showing some earlier departure dates: Tulkarm by 12/10, Nablus by 12/14, Qalqilya by 12/17, Bethlehem by 12/18. (MM 12/6)
In Amman, PM Peres, King Hussein conclude aviation agmt. (MM 12/6; RJ 12/6 in FBIS 12/6; QY, RJ 12/6, QY 12/7 in FBIS 12/7; CSM 12/7; MEI 12/15)
PA representative Ziyad Abu Zayyad says that Israel, PA have been holding informal talks on Jerusalem for over a yr. Israeli government does not confirm or deny the claim. (JP 12/7 in FBIS 12/8; JP 12/16; JP 2/3)
In Jerusalem, PISMC meets with U.S. special envoy Ross. (MM 12/6; VOP 12/6 in FBIS 12/7)
In Gaza, Arafat meets with Hamas delegation to discuss elections. (VOP 12/7 in FBIS 12/7)
Jordan's King Hussein offers to host mtg. of Iraqi opposition leaders to discuss governing Iraq after Saddam Hussein. (NYT 12/7) (see 11/22)
Amal cadres attack IDF patrol in s. Lebanon, killing 1 soldier, wounding 6. Roadside bomb later wounds 3 SLA soldiers. IDF shells Amal positions in response, killing 1. (MM 12/6; VOL, QY 12/6 in FBIS 12/6; QY 12/6 in FBIS 12/7; CSM, MM 12/7; JP 12/16)