New security meetings soon to be held. Israeli PM Barak expects US Presidential statement on outcome of current negotiations. US thinker urges recognition of Palestinian rights. Full support for Palestinian Authority, Al Aqsa intifada confirmed. Assistance set according to Cairo summit decisions expedited.
Government supports faltering businessmen.
Demonstrations staged in occupied territories protesting Israeli atrocities. Peace Now activists stage a sitting outside Israeli supreme court. Number of Egypt-bound tourists up 5.5 million over last year. 15 per cent increase registered for foreign tourist movement in 2000. FM Moussa warns of further imbalance in peacemaking.