VOL. XXXIX

No. 32

5 May 1996

The Political Scene

Everyone is claiming the cease-fire in south Lebanon as a famous victory - which means someone is lying. After the second round of Iran's parliamentary elections, reformists appear to have strengthened their position. Israeli Prime Minister Shimon Peres and PA President Yasir 'Arafat have both been in Washington.

Everyone Claims Victory

It is not often that Israel and Iran see eye to eye on any particular subject, but they both appear...