August 17, 1992

Some 70 civic and political leaders in Gaza, including reps. of Fateh and other PLO groups, sign "charter of national honor" setting up a Higher National Commission highlighting measures to end intra-Palestinian violence; charter to serve as a basis for wider agreement with the Islamic groups. (Hadashot 8/18 in FBIS 8/19; MM 8/18)

King Hussein flies to Minnesota, U.S., for further treatment at the Mayo Clinic (see 8/15). (WP 8/25)