The Palestine Chronology

Social/Economic/Political

Occupied Palestine/Israel: Army lifts blockade imposed on O.T. due to Yom Kippur; the blockade is imposed a day longer than announced [FBIS 10/11].

Other Countries: Sec. of State Baker orally submits to Israeli and Egyptian govemments 5 "suggested points" for beginning Palestinian-Israeli dialogue; the 5 points are not revealed [WP 10/11]. Baker is seeking to organize aWashington meeting between the foreign ministers of Egypt and Israel as a prelude to Israeli-Palestinian negotiations [NYT 10/11].

Military Action

Occupied Palestine/Israel: Phone service in Ramallah and Bethlehem is cut by army in response to leaflets calling for stepped-up protests. At least 13 Palestinians are wounded in clashes throughout O.T. Israeli court sentences Palestinian to 30 years in prison for killing suspected collaborator. 3 IDF soldiers are wounded by rocks [FBIS 10/13].

Social/Economic/Political

Occupied Palestine/Israel: Labor members of Israel's inner cabinet propose to accept Egypt's offer to hold direct talks with Palestinians in Cairo. Likud defeats proposal [FBIS 10/6; NYT, WP 10/7; LAT 10/8].

Other Countries: General Assembly votes on an Arab proposal condemning Israel for human rights violations in the O.T.; 140 in favor, 2 (U.S., Israel) against [NYT 10/7; LAT 10/8]. 39 members of the U.S. House of Reps. send letter to Baker urging him to reject visa for Arafat [Oct. MEPARC].

Military Action

Occupied Palestine/Israel: Army prevents multi-national European investigative group from entering Bayt Sahur [FBIS 10/10]; places Bayt Sahur under curfew. Army closes 18 Nablus schools, imposes curfews on 7 W. Bank refugee camps, declares Nablus, Bethlehem, Ramallah closed military zones. IDF forceshoot, kill Palestinian in clash in Battir village [FBIS 10/11].

Social/Economic/Political

Occupied Palestine/Israel: Israel's inner cabinet postpones decision on Egypt's 10- point plan [NYT, LAT 10/6].

Other Countries: U.S. State Dept. wams PLO delegation to the UN that taking part in a "speaking event" would be considered improper "political activity" and could lead to revocation of visas. U.S. wams UNESCO that it would object strongly if the body votes next week to admit PLO [WP 10/6].

Military Action

Occupied Palestine/Israel: Army seals 2 houses in Gaza. 2 Palestinians from Burayj camp are killed in clash with soldiers. Army gives unit commanders power to close area of O.T. without explanation [FBIS 10/5]. At least 35 Palestinians are wounded throughout O.T. [FBIS 10/6]. Military court sentences 2 DFLP members to 30 years in prison for attempting to infiltrate Israel. 3 Gaza journalists are arrested for membership in Fateh [FBIS 10/11].