U.S. special envoy Ross meets with acting PM Peres in Jerusalem. (MM 11/20; CSM 11/21; JP 11/25)
Arafat convenes weekly PA cabinet mtg. in Janin for 1st time. 1,000s of Palestinians turn out to rally in his support. Cabinet discusses PLO Exec. Comm.'s suggested amendments to the PA election law. (VOP 11/19 in FBIS 11/20; NYT, WP 11/20; JP 11/25)
The Shamgar Commission of inquiry into the assassination of PM Rabin holds its first day of hearings. (MM 11/20)
Israeli cabinet approves formation of a special comm. to handle right-wing Jewish extremists, incitement, sedition; measures restricting the Law of Return to prevent supporters of illegal organizations to come to Israel. National Religious Party calls decision a violation of the freedom of expression. (QY 11/19 in FBIS 11/20; MM 11/20)
In continuing naval blockade of s. Lebanon, Israeli gunboats stop fishing vessel of the Tyre coast, detain 2 crew mbrs. (RL 11/19 in FBIS 11/20) (see 9/6)