March 14, 1997

Israeli cabinet unanimously reaffirms Har Homa construction plans, sets ground breaking for early next wk. (NYT, WT 3/15; WT 3/16)

Nr. `Ayn al-Hilwa refugee camp (r.c.) in s. Lebanon, Fatah official Amin Kayid survives an assassination attempt that leaves his wife, bodyguard injured. (AFP 3/15 in WNC 3/19) (see 1/19, 2/12)

Lebanon expels 3 Japanese cleared of charges (3/6) in connection to the arrest of 5 Red Army mbrs. 2/15. (Kyodo 3/14 in WNC 3/17) (see 3/6)