February 7, 1997

PM Netanyahu gives the order to release all female Palestinian prisoners held by Israel (NYT, WT 2/8; WP 2/12; JP 2/15)

Hizballah Secy. Gen. Nasrallah calls for Arafat's assassination during a rally to mark Jerusalem day. In Bangladesh, similar anti-Israeli, anti-U.S. rallies are held to mark the day. (al-Safir 2/8 in WNC 2/11; NYT 2/13) (see 1/31)