April 21, 1998

In Cairo, Lebanese PM Hariri discusses Israel's proposal for s. Lebanon withdrawal with Pres. Mubarak. (MENA, RE, RL 4/21 in WNC 4/23; ESC Television 4/22 in WNC 4/28)

11 EU, North African FMs meeting at Mediterranean Forum session in Majorca issue statement, urging Israel to comply with peace accords, make a credible redeployment fr. the West Bank; expressing support for Palestinian self-determination, creation of a Palestinian state. (MM 4/21)

Jordan urges its "neighbors" to prevent armed groups fr. infiltrating into the kingdom. Over the past wk., the Jordanian press has report several attempts by Hizballah units to cross into Jordan fr. Syria, but government refuses to confirm or deny stories. (JT 4/21 in WNC 4/23)