Monday, January 24, 2000

Israel, PA announce that they will begin marathon FAPS talks on multiple tracks (including refugees, Jerusalem, borders, settlements) beginning around 2/1. (MM, WT 1/25; MENA 1/25 in WNC 1/27; CSM 1/26; AFP 1/26 in WNC 1/27)

On his way home fr. Washington, Arafat stops in Brussels to meet with EU officials, who report a significant improvement in PA accountability regarding EU aid. (al-Quds 1/24 in WNC 1/27; JP 2/4)

Lebanese security foils a 2d attack on the Russian emb. in Beirut. 4 gunmen are spotted but evade capture. (al-Nahar 1/26 in WNC 1/27) (see 1/3)