August 2, 1991

Secy. of State Baker meets with Palestinian delegation comprised of Faisal Husseini, Hanan Ashrawi, Zakariya al-Agha in Jerusalem; urges Palestinian compromise, positive response to peace initiative. Delegation states PLO response will come shortly. (NYT, LAT 8/3)

PLO Chmn. Arafat rejects Israeli veto power over composition of Palestinian delegation. (LAT 8/3)

Jordanian government issues "white paper" explaining its position during Gulf crisis. Pres. Bush indicates some U.S. aid to Jordan will resume in light of King Hussein's willingness to attend peace conference. (NYT 8/2; LAT 8/3; MEM 8/5)