July 17, 1991

Pres. Mubarak meets with Pres. al-Asad in advance of Secy. of State Baker's anticipated 7/18 trip to Damascus, Baker's fifth to region since March. Trip comes in response to Asad's assent to attend peace conference. (LAT 7/18)

Israeli jets attack targets near five villages in S. Lebanon in response to 7/16 attack by Hizballah on Israeli patrol. Israeli-backed South Lebanon Army fighters destroy 14 homes, burn crops in Majd al-Zun, near scene of the ambush. (LAT 7/18; NYT 7/19