October 18, 1996

After another day of talks on Hebron in Taba, PISMC adjourns for 2-day break. Israel says talks make progress on hot pursuit, buffer zone issues. (MM 10/18; HA, QY 10/18 in IL 10/18; RMC 10/18 in WNC 10/22; WT 10/19)

U.S. says that beginning 10/19 some 700 Iraqis linked to the CIA will be evacuated fr. n. Iraq with their families. They will be sent via Turkey to Guam. (WP 10/19) (see 9/12)

After 3 days of continuous talks, ILMG fails to reach decision on 10/12 attack, does not issue statement. Heads of delegations agree to submit reports to their respective FMs. (RL 10/18 in WNC 10/22) (see 10/17) (see 10/15)

In s. Lebanon, 2 SLA mbrs. are killed by roadside bomb. (MM 10/18)