Negotiations continue in Washington. Jordanian-Israeli and Palestinian-Israeli meetings center on proposals submitted by the parties. (NYT 1/15)
Shots fired at Israeli car, bus wound 7 near 'Ayn Siniya, W. Bank. (IDF Radio 1/14, Qol Yisra'el 1/15 in FBIS 1/15)
Leaders of the nine main Christian churches in Jerusalem call on Israel to protect Christian archaeological sites in the city, threaten to seek international protection failing Israeli action. Leaders also condemn confiscation of Palestinian homes in Silwan. Action comes in wake of discovery of 6th century Christian monastery in E. Jerusalem last year by workers building a new road. Israel Antiquities Authority has not yet decided if it will recommend that the road be diverted elsewhere. (MM 1/14)
Council of Heads of Local Arab Councils requests Histadrut to help stop companies from firing Palestinian citizens and replacing them with Soviet Jewish immigrants, who work for lower wages. (MM 1/15)