May 11, 1997

U.S. special envoy Ross meets with Arafat in Ramallah to try to arrange an informal PA-Israeli mtg. at Amb. Indyk's residence to discuss the freeze in negotiations. (MM 5/12)

Israel accuses Arafat's personal guards of killing Palestinian land dealer Bashiti 5/9. PA denies any involvement. (NYT, WP 5/12)