August 21, 1992

Israel prevents 4 members of Palestinian delegation from crossing to Jordan, entire delegation returns to Jerusalem, lodges formal protest with U.S. consul general. (Qol Yisra'el 8/21 in FBIS 8/21; NYT 8/22)

Syrian FM Faruq al-Shara' announces that Pres. Asad recently received letter of assurances from Pres. Bush. (SARR 8/21 in FBIS 8/24)