December 25, 1998

Confirming 8/10 rumors, PM Netanyahu admits that he held 10 secret mtgs. with Labor Chmn. Barak btwn. 5/98 and 7/98 on forming a unity government. Discussions included how to conduct future negotiations with Syria, final status talks with the PA. (ITV 12/26 in WNC 12/29; YA 12/25 in WNC 12/30; Vesti 12/31 in WNC 1/20)