November 17, 2002

Israel's Diplomatic Giant Abba Eban Dies Reuters - Abba Eban, a former Israeli foreign minister and a premier diplomat who pleaded the country's cause for more than 40 years, died on Sunday at the age of 87, the foreign ministry and family members said. 4:12:40 PM

Hijacking of Israeli airliner reportedly foiled Toronto Star - Security guards on Israel's national airline El Al overpowered a man who tried to hijack a flight from Tel Aviv to Istanbul, Israeli radio reported. 4:11:33 PM