May 26, 1997

In Cairo, Mubarak, Arafat hold mtg. to coordinate views in advance of Mubarak-Netanyahu mtg. 5/27. (MM, WT 5/27; RE 5/27 in WNC 5/28)

Syrian VP Khaddam visits Algeria to discuss peace process. (SATN 5/26 in WNC 5/28) (see 5/22)

The UN Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA) announces that it is technically bankrupt, makes an urgent plea for $25 m. to meet its $312-m. 1997 budget. (NYT 5/27)