Arabic News Daily Page for 11/24/1997
Daily Edition - Monday, November 24, 1997
- Israel delays French traffic lights to Jenin
A representative of a French company that donated traffic lights to the city of Jenin, north of the West Bank, blamed Israel for the delay in installing the lights saying that all equipment France has sent had been held in Israel's ports without any reason. Palestine, Local, 11/24/1997 - Limited passage between Gaza Strip, West Bank
According the the Oslo Accords, Israel should have already allowed a free passage between the West Bank and the Gaza Strip but has failed. For the time being, special permits are issued by the Israeli military authorities. Palestine, Local, 11/24/1997 - Palestinian prisoners' hunger strike
Palestinian prisoners in Israeli jails have started a campaign of solidarity with Itaf Elayan, a Palestinian woman currently being held by Israel for alleged membership in the Islamic Jihad organization. Palestine, Local, 11/24/1997 - Palestinian businessmen return from Emirates
Speaking to the press upon his return from Sharja, Khalil Taha, head of the association, said the visit had helped strengthen cooperation between the two sides and will have its effect on improving Palestinian economy and development. Palestine, Economics, 11/24/1997 - Arab countries discuss prevention of spread of AIDS
Arab states are to participate in the meetings of the scientific conference specializing in stemming the spread of AIDS. Regional, Health, 11/24/1997 - Son of Shiekh Omar Abdul Rahman accuses Israel of Luxor attack
Abd El-Rahman said that it's possible that the Mossad had charged persons who are affiliated to him by implementing the process. Egypt, Politics, 11/24/1997 - Damascus hosts symposium on Islamic Development Bank activities
A one-day symposium was held in Damascus on Saturday to acquaint the Syrian private sector with the Islamic Development Bank's various activities in fostering the economic development and social progress of member countries. Syria, Economics, 11/24/1997 - Chirac voices support for Lebanon
In a cable of solidarity he sent on Friday to Lebanese President Elias Hrawi on the occasion of Lebanon's 54th independence Day, President Chirac asserted his continued efforts to strengthen friendship and cooperation. Lebanon, Politics, 11/24/1997 - Syrian-Algerian naval cooperation discussed
The two sides discussed the draft agreement due to be signed between Syria and Algeria in the field of trade navigation. Syria-Algeria, Economics, 11/24/1997 - Japanese Luxor victims' bodies flown home
The bodies of Japanese tourists who were killed in the Luxor massacre last week arrived home yesterday. Egypt, Local, 11/24/1997 - AL chief to address Mideast peace stall
Arab League Secretary-General Dr. Esmat Abdel Meguid will next Thursday address a function to mark solidarity with Palestinians. Palestine, International, 11/24/1997