October 4, 1996

Israel lifts closure on Janin, removes tanks surrounding Tulkarm, says closure will gradually be lifted if clashes do not erupt again. (NYT, WT 10/5)

Hamas issues leaflet fr. Beirut calling for resumption of protests. Gazan Hamas leader Mahmud Zahhar says call should be ignored. PA holds intensive talks with Hamas's West Bank, Gaza representatives to encourage them to refrain fr. taking any actions against Israel. (WP, WT 10/5; al-Ahram [Cairo] 10/6 in WNC 10/15)

Turkish PM Erbakan arrives in Libya for 3-day visit. U.S. criticizes Turkey for visiting a nation that sponsors terrorism. (WT, MM 10/5)