August 9, 1996

Joint EA, PLO Exec. Comm. mtg. convenes. (VOP 8/9 in FBIS 8/12)

Israeli FM Levy boycotts cabinet mtg., says he will quit post if PM Netanyahu does not give him more power, particularly control over the negotiations with the PA. (QY 8/9 in FBIS 8/9; WP 8/10; WT 8/11) (see 8/7)

4 Palestinian prisoners fr. the PA-controlled Jneid prison in Nablus are admitted to hospital for injuries incurred in detention. The 4 have been detained without charge for 8 mos. (PR 8/16) (see 8/8)