December 16, 1997

Israeli cabinet continues debate on FRD limitations. (MM 12/16; ITV 12/16 in WNC 12/19; CSM, WT 12/17; NYT, WP 12/18)

Israel's Public Secy. M Avigdor Kahalani, PA Local Government M Erakat discuss thefts of Israeli cars, safe passage. (ITV 12/16 in WNC 12/18)

In Beirut, Asst. Secy. of State Indyk meets with Lebanese pres. Hrawi. (RL 12/17 in WNC 12/19; al-Safir 12/17 in WNC 12/20)

Egypt, Turkey open military cooperation talks in Cairo. (MENA 12/16 in WNC 12/18; MENA 12/18 in WNC 12/20)