Saturday, December 10, 1994

U.S. Secy. of State Christopher returns fr. trip to Middle East; says Israel, Syria will resume talks soon in Washington, with participation of military advisors. Syria suspended talks 2/94. (MM 12/12)

Memo by 4 founding mbrs. of FIDA (Salih Ra'fat, Mamduh Nawfal, Jamil Hilal, `A'ishah Awdah) urging its PA representatives (Yasir `Abid Rabbu, `Azmi al-Shu`aybi) to resign wins support of party's majority. Mbrs. agree to defer final decision on resignations until later date so leaders can decide how to proceed. (Al-Hayat 12/10 in FBIS 12/14)

Jordanian security authorities reject request by 8 Jordanian political parties to hold protest march 12/11, condemning exchange of embassies btwn. Israel, Jordan. (MENA 12/10, JT 12/11, Al-Majd 12/12 in FBIS 12/12)