The Middle East Situation

Intensive activity and contacts have continued as efforts to find a formula for Middle East peace talks gather pace with the approach of the Geneva summit. On the Arab side, the past week has seen an unambiguous reaffirmation of the PLO's position as spokesman for the Palestinians in any negotiations, with Mr. 'Arafat's four-day official visit to Cairo marking an important development. Arab commitment to the idea of an international conference has also...