April 3, 1999

New Jordanian government issues 1st policy statement, strongly emphasizing internal, economic affairs over foreign affairs. The statement does, however, emphasize that Jordan supports peace with Israel, but "not peace at any price." (JTV 4/3, JT 4/4 in WNC 4/5; MM 4/6, 4/9)

The Red Crescent Society reports that the IDF has prevented 1 of its doctors fr. entering Dayr Abu Mishal. Since the IDF blockade began 3/31, more than 50 Palestinians have been denied entry to the village, some 8 persons have been prevented fr. leaving to seek medical treatment. (LAW 4/5)