March 15, 1997

At Arafat's initiation, envoys fr. Egypt, EU, Japan, Jordan, Norway, Russia, U.S. meet in Gaza, criticize Netanyahu's plan for construction in East Jerusalem. U.S. blocks move to issue final declaration at end of mtg. (WT 3/15; NYT, WP, WT 3/16; PR 3/21; JP 3/22)

In Rabat, King Hassan, Egyptian pres. Mubarak hold talks on the peace process; ways to coordinate protection of Muslim, Arab rights in Jerusalem. (RTM Television [Rabat] 3/15 in WNC 3/19; MM 3/18)