IDF soldier shot and killed in Rafah, Gaza Strip, in attack claimed by Hamas as "swift and direct" revenge for 7/17 killing of 2 Palestinians in riot at Erez crossing. (MM 7/19; NYT, WP 7/20)
Israel-Jordan talks reach agreement to start negotiations for peace treaty on a "continuous basis" next month. (CSM, MM, NYT, WSJ, WT 7/20)
Palestinian-Israeli talks continue in Cairo on transfer of civilian powers to PNA. (MENA 7/19 in FBIS 7/19)
Secy of State Christopher holds talks with Syrian Pres. Hafiz al-Asad in Damascus, says Israel-Syria dispute defies resolution, U.S. carrying no new proposals on Golan Heights. Christopher describes Asad as "very serious" about peace process. (CSM, NYT, WSJ, WT 7/20)
Commuter plane in Panama explodes, killing 21, including 12 Jews, of whom 4 are Israeli. Local Jewish leaders speculate bombing connected to 7/18 bombing of Jewish organizations in Argentina. (NYT, WP, WT 7/21)