September 18, 1998

U.S. envoy Ross, who was to return to Washington today, extends his visit to 9/19; meets with Arafat. (HA [Internet] 9/18; WP, WT 9/19)

Jordan bans 2 rallies to protest the 9/10 Awadallah killings. A few days ago in Amman, 1,000s of Palestinians held a rally to protest the killings. (JT 9/19 in WNC 9/22; al-Sabil 9/22 in WNC 9/25)

IDF reimposes full closure on the occupied territories until 9/23 for the Rosh Hashanah holiday. (HA [Internet] 9/18; NYT, WP 9/19) (see 9/14)

In al-Bireh, 3,000 Palestinians attend memorial rally for Awadallah brothers. Afterward, 100s of Palestinians clash with IDF troops, leaving 32 Palestinians injured. (NYT, WT 9/19)