June 5, 1998

al-Sharq al-Awsat reports that over the past few days, Syria has released 225 political prisoners, including mbrs. of the Muslim Brotherhood, Salah Jadid group (breakaway Ba`thists), communists. (SA 6/5 in WNC 6/8)

Hizballah attacks IDF post in s. Lebanon, wounding 1 soldier. (RL 6/6 in WNC 6/9)