February 16, 1992

Israeli helicopters attack convoy carrying Hizballah Gen. Secy. 'Abbas Musawi near Tyre, S. Lebanon, killing him, his wife and child, and 5 bodyguards. (NYT, WP, MM 2/17)

Syria and Lebanon announce they will attend upcoming round of bilateral peace talks scheduled for 2/24 in Washington following meetings between Pres. Asad, Pres. alHirawin Damascus. (MM 2/17)