VOL. XXXVIII

NO. 50

11 SEPTEMBER 1995

The Political Scene

Israel and the PLO continue to inch their way towards an agreement on thesecond stage of Palestinian autonomy, but there are no signs of movement on theSyrian track of the peace negotiations. The Israelis are cracking down onPalestinian institutions in Jerusalem while trying to reinforce their claim tosole ownership of the city.

PLO And Israel Inch Ahead

While regional (and international) attention has inrecent weeks focussed on developments...