Saturday, March 4, 1995

Arafat postpones Fatah Central Comm. mtg., PLO Executive Comm. mtg. until middle of mo., citing upcoming visit by U.S. Secy. of State Christopher. (MM 3/6; al-Sharq al-Awsat 3/6 in FBIS 3/6)

Hamas' Imad Faluji offers Israel cease-fire in exchange for Israeli withdrawal fr. West Bank, East Jerusalem within 10 yrs, elections in which Hamas could compete with PLO. Israel rejects idea, says PLO is Israel's only negotiating partner. (MENA 3/5 in FBIS 3/6; MM 3/6; WT 3/8)