December 25, 1997

In Ramallah, Jordanian-PA joint ministerial comm. ends 2 days of talks on trade exchange and border-related issues. (JT, RJ 12/25 in WNC 12/29; al-Dustur 12/26, RJ 12/27, al-Ra`i 12/29 in WNC 1/1; TJT 1/2 in WNC 1/7)

In Tel Aviv, a group of Israelis attack a diplomatic car belonging to the Jordanian embassy. (al-Ra'i 12/29 in WNC 1/1; YA 12/31 in WNC 1/2)

2 settlers are arrested for shooting at a Palestinian in the West Bank village of Arif. (ITV 12/25 in WNC 12/29)