Real engagement at Middle East summit drives toward settlement
President Clinton pushed Israel and the Palestinians toward a settlement as talks at Camp David intensified. White House spokesman Joe Lockhart said there was real engagement on core issues including Jerusalem, refugee claims, and West Bank land, with Barak and Arafat meeting separately and Clinton staying overnight to press for progress.
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Barak halts Phalcon radar sale to China amid peace talks
Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Barak suspended the $1.5 billion Phalcon radar sale to China to preserve U S Israel ties during Camp David discussions. Lockhart welcomed the move, saying it aligns with U S security concerns and could ease the peace process pressures.
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China Reacts to Taiwan Tension with Assured Nonattack
Defense minister Chi Haotian told U S defense chief Cohen that China reserves the right to use force but has no intention to attack Taiwan. U S officials welcomed the gesture as a stabilizing sign in Taiwan future discussions.
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