Internationale Rundschau: Naher und Mittlerer Osten.

The article reports on military-related activity in the Near and Middle East. U.S. envoy to the Middle East George Mitchell reported that Israel and Palestine have agreed to indirect peace talks on the future of the Gaza region, mutual relations, and a potential two-state resolution of political differences. New housing was reportedly under construction in an area west of Bethlehem, Israel. Iran was said to be building a new series of short-range rockets. The U.S. reported improved relations with Syria.