January 11, 1996

Israel releases 230 Palestinian prisoners due to be freed in the 2d stage of the prisoner release. (IGPO, WT 1/11; ITV 1/11 in FBIS 1/16; JP 1/20; QY 1/30 in FBIS 1/30) (see 12/27)

PA, EUEU criticize Israel for hampering campaigning in East Jerusalem. (VOP 1/11, RMC 1/14 in FBIS 1/16)

IDF lifts closure on West Bank, Gaza imposed 1/6. (MEI 1/19)