VOL. XXXIX

No. 41

8-July-1996

PALESTINE

Palestinian Cabinet Wins Confidence Vote

On 27 June, the cabinet of the Palestinian Authority won a vote of confidence from the Palestinian Legislative Council. The cabinet is headed by PLO Chairman Yasir 'Arafat and includes 22 ministers. Among them are Dr. Nabil Sha'th as Minister of Planning and International Cooperation, Mr. Mahir al-Masri as Minister of Economy and Trade, Mr. Bashir al-Barghuthi as Minister of Industry, and Mr. Muhammad Zuhdi...