September 10, 1997

In Jerusalem, Secy. of State Albright has breakfast with Israeli pres. Ezer Weizman, who urges her to be firm with Netanyahu. She then meets with PM Netanyahu, insists that security must come before negotiations but that Israel must implement interim agmts. and should make tax transfers to the PA, ease closure, halt "unilateral actions" that hinder confidence. (MM 9/10; IDF Radio, ITV, RE 9/10 in WNC 9/11; MM, NYT, WP, WT 9/11; YA 9/11 in WNC 9/12; PR 9/12; MM 9/15; PR 9/19; JP 9/20; MEI 9/26)

UNRWA reverses some cuts in services after donors give $19 m. toward the agency's $20 m. budget shortfall for the rest of the yr. (UNRWA press release 9/10; JT, RJ 9/10 in WNC 9/11; PR 9/12; MEI 9/26) (see 9/9)