Social/Economic/Political
Arab World: Egyptian Pres. Husni Mubarak calls for intl. conference, stresses PLO is sole legitimate representative of Palestinians [JTA 1/29]. Fighting breaks out in Sabra and Shatila refugee camps between Palestinians and Shi'ite Amal militia; at least 3 are killed [CT 1/29].
Other Countries: Asst. Sec. of State Richard Murphy testifies before House Foreign Affairs Subcommittee on Europe and the M.E. that Israel and Jordan have narrowed gap on M. E. peace talks, King Hussein still won't move without PLO; Murphy urges approval of $1.9 billion arms sale to Jordan [JTA 1/29]. W. German Chancellor Helmut Kohl tells P.M. Peres only a compromise solution supported by the PLO can bring peace to the M.E., that Germany would not deny other peoples a right it claimed for itself [MG 1/29]. European Common Market agrees to ban arms sales to countries "clearly implicated in supporting terrorism" [NYT, WP 1/28]. New York State Legislature passes resolution condemning UN Zionism Equals Racism resolution [JTA 1/29].