February 9, 1996

IDF bans Palestinians fr. entering Israel in private vehicles for 24 hrs., citing rumors of a car bomb attack; bans Israelis fr. entering Nablus for 24 hrs. because of rally scheduled by Hamas supporters. (MM 2/9; IDF Radio 2/9 in FBIS 2/9; WT 2/11)

Sweden, PA sign $26-m. aid agreement in Jericho. (VOP 2/9 in FBIS 2/9)