March 1, 1996

1st 3 days of the 3d round of Syrian-Israeli talks closes in Maryland. (SARR 3/2 in FBIS 3/4)

In Gaza, 7 Hamas mbrs. attempt infiltrate the Qatif Bloc settlement. 5 are caught by IDF, 2 escaped into PA territory to be captured by PA police. (QY 3/2 in FBIS 3/4; NYT, WT 3/3; NYT 3/4)