Friday, December 12, 1997

Asst. Secy. of State Martin Indyk arrives in Israel on 1st leg of regional tour, meets with DM Mordechai. (YA 12/12 in WNC 12/15; NYT 12/14; QY 12/15 in WNC 12/16)

At its annual session on the "Question of Palestine," the UNGA passes resolution on the right of Palestinians to self-determination by an unprecedented vote of 160-2, with 6 abstentions. (Palestine and the UN 12/97)

Egypt, Saudi Arabia end 1 wk. of naval maneuvers in the Red Sea. (MENA 12/12 in WNC 12/15)

As part of new campaign to win the American's release, Israel's Labor M Eli Ishai sends letter to convicted spy for Israel Pollard, praising his "divine devotion" to Israeli security; plans to visit Pollard 12/16. This is the 1st time Israel has officially acknowledged Pollard's spy activities. (WT 12/13) (see 11/24)

One Hizballah mbr. is killed during an attack on an IDF post in s. Lebanon. (VOL 12/12 in WNC 12/15; MEI 12/19)