January 22, 1996

CEC calls for recount of Gaza ballots after numerous charges of irregularities. (WT 1/23)

In Washington, Israeli FM Barak, U.S. Defense Secy. Perry, Secy of State Christopher meet. (ITV 1/22 in FBIS 1/23; WJW 1/25)

Israel special ministry comm. extends for 3 mos. Shin Bet's authority to use physical force on Palestinian suspects during interrogation. (QY 1/22 in FBIS 1/23) (see 10/20)

IDF imposes curfew on several Palestinian villages nr. Hebron after gunfire is heard in the area. (QY 1/22 in FBIS 1/23)

Jordan lower's its ceiling on its exports Iraq fr. $400 m./yr. to $200 m./yr. (al-Majd, RMC 1/22 in FBIS 1/24; MM 1/23; JT 1/23, al-Aswaq, al-Hayat, JT, al-Ra'i 1/24, al-Dustur, al-Ra'i 1/25 in FBIS 1/25; JT 1/29 in FBIS 1/29)