Sunday, September 26, 1999

Egyptian FM Musa says that Egypt is of the opinion that the resumption of multilateral talks should be conditioned on Israel's resumption of bilateral negotiations with Syria, Lebanon, and the PA. (MENA 9/26 in WNC 9/27) (see 9/22)

In reaction to recent attacks by Israeli Arabs (i.e., 9/5), Israel says that it will intensify scrutiny of publications, organizations, individuals, funding linked to the Islamic Movement, and increase involvement in the appointment of imams. Some Israeli security authorities criticize the government proposal as "far too weak," recommend extensive clampdown. (MM 9/27; WP 9/29; WJW 9/30; HA 10/1; JP 10/8)