March 12, 1997

Israel puts the 1st stage of FRD on hold; says it cannot be implemented if the PA will take over responsibility. (WP, WT 3/13)

U.S. again presses Israel to delay the Har Homa project. Netanyahu says that international opposition "will just strengthen my resolve." (MM 3/12; WP, WT 3/13)

UN General Assembly (UNGA) convenes to discuss Israel's Har Homa construction plan. (MM 3/12; CSM, NYT, WP, WT 3/13; JP 3/15)