VOL.XXXIXNo. 6125 November 1996The Political SceneTalks between Israel and the Palestinians onIsrael's redeployment in Hebron continue to be snagged on the sameobstacles, and Israel's decision to allow the expansion of asettlement near Nablus did little to help. Relationsbetween Iran and Germany have beenstrained by the allegation that senior Iranian officials wereinvolved in a 1992 assassination in Germany.

StillNo Deal On Hebron: Settlement Expansion Angers PalestiniansAnother week has...