June 9, 1994

177 Palestinian prisoners released, including some Hamas mbrs. and killers of collaborators, allowed into Gaza Strip.  Another 240 prisoners to be "turned over" to Palestinian police in Jericho denied entry.  (MM, NYT 6/10; UNRWA News 6/15)

Russian officials announce signature of agreements to implement military cooperation with Syria agreed to 4/94.  (WT 6/14)