January 1, 1995

Arafat demands Arab League call emergency meeting to discuss Israeli settlement activity in light of Efrat riots. (RE 1/1 in FBIS 1/3) (see 12/30)

Maj. Gen. Baraq steps down as IDF Chief of Staff, is replaced by Lt. Gen. Amnon Shahak. Baraq will become a special advisor to PM Rabin. (QY 1/1, Davar 1/2 in FBIS 1/4; JP 1/7)