Netanyahu says Arafat should stop making statements that "break faith" btwn. Arabs, Jews (see 6/5); start taking actions that building trust. (WT 6/7)
U.S. says little progress can be made on the Syrian-Israeli track if Netanyahu refuses to discuss concessions on the Golan. (MM 6/7; JP 6/7 in FBIS 6/7)
Haggling over Israeli cabinet positions begins. Current Labor FM Barak says he would joint coalition government in exchange for DM portfolio. Likud's Sharon threatens to not participate in the government if he does not get the Finance M or DM position. Tsomet's Eitan threatens not to participate if he does not get the DM position. Religious party leaders vie for housing, education, religion portfolios. (NYT 6/7; QY 6/6, HA, QY 6/7 in FBIS 6/7)
In Gaza, IDF soldier shoots, kills Palestinian who runs at army checkpoint. In East Jerusalem, an Israeli border policeman shoots at 3 Palestinians he mistakenly believes to be armed, killing 1, wounding 1. (MM, NYT 6/6; QY 6/6 in FBIS 6/6; VOP 6/6 in FBIS 6/7; CSM 6/7)