26/04/2002
Press Release
United Nations
SG/SM/8216

DISCUSSIONS CONCLUDE BETWEEN UN, ISRAEL ON FACT-FINDING TEAM;


ISRAELI CABINET TO TAKE FORMAL DECISION 28 APRIL


The following statement was issued today by the Spokesman for Secretary-General Kofi Annan:


The discussions between the United Nations and the Israeli delegation on the fact-finding team that will look into recent events in Jenin camp have concluded.� These discussions took place in a cordial and constructive atmosphere.� Clarifications on the up-coming mission were provided by the United Nations.� The United Nations has been informed that the Israeli Cabinet will take a formal decision on the matter on Sunday morning, 28 April.� The Foreign Minister has requested that, due to the Israeli Sabbath, the team arrive on Sunday.� Given these special circumstances, the Secretary-General has agreed to this request.


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