VOL. XL

No. 8

24-February-1997

The Political Scene

If the Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu decides to proceed with a controversial building project in east Jerusalem, there could be trouble ahead. Algeria is gearing up to elect a pluralistic but essentially toothless parliament. Mr. Netanyahu's visit to Washington does not appear to have done much to move things ahead on the Syrian track.

Jerusalem Building Project Overshadows Final Status Talks

Israel and the Palestinians at last...