1999
February 7, 1999 - King Hussein of Jordan dies of cancer in Amman. His son, King Abdullah II, succeeds him. US President Clinton issues a proclamation honoring the legacy of King Hussein, and joins world leaders at the late king's funeraal in Amman February 8th.
February 25-26, 1999 - The United States hosts a meeting in Washington of the trilateral Anti-Incitement Committee, formed pursuant to the Wye Memorandum.
March 22-23, 1999 - Chairman Arafat visits Washington and meets with Secretary of State Albright and President Clinton, both of whom reaffirm US opposition to a unilateral declaration of Palestinian statehood.
May 17, 1999 - Ehud Barak is elected Prime Minister of Israel, defeating Benyamin Netanyahu 56% to 44% in direct voting.
July 14-20, 1999 - Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Barak visits the US for the first time since taking office July 6th. He and President Clinton pledge to make peace a top priority. Prime Minister Barak also meets in Washington with Secretary of State Albright, Secretary of Defense Cohen and other US officials.
September 1-5, 1999 - US Secretary of State Albright travels to Morocco, Egypt, Israel, the West Bank / Gaza, Damascus and Beirut to consult with regional leaders on developments in the peace process, and attends the signing of the Sharm El-Sheikh accord on September 4th.
September 24, 1999 - Representatives of regional and international parties, led by US Secretary of State Albright gather in New York as Partners in Peace to demonstrate their strong and unwavering support for the Middle East Peace Process.
October 5, 1999 - the Protocol Concerning Safe Passage between the West Bank and the Gaza Strip is signed.