Quarterly Updates for (16 Nov 1994 — 15 Feb 1995)

U.S. Secretary of State Warren Christopher visited Syria and Israel 12/6-10, primarily in effort to revive Syrian-Israeli talks. In addition to his discussions with Pres. al-Asad, PM Rabin, and FM Peres, he also met with Chmn. Arafat.

On 2/12, the U.S. brought together the foreign ministers of Egypt, Israel, and Jordan, and PA Planning Minister Nabil Shaath in Washington in an effort to move the stalled peace process forward. To signal U.S. concern, Pres. Clinton, VP Gore, and Secy. of State Christopher attended the meeting.