The Palestine Chronology

Social/Economic/Political

Arab World: Palestinian Nationa! Action Command announces completion of investigation in 12/14 alleged PLO attack on Syrian military post in Lebanon, says 18 people involved in the incident have been arrested [FBIS 12/88].

Other Countries: In Paris, the European Community and 22 members of the Arab League plus a PLO representative resume formal dialogue on political and economic issues [NYT 12/23; CSM 12/22; FBIS 12/27].

Military Action

Occupied Palestine/Israel: During IDF operation in Jenin district village of Jaba' 2 Palestinians, a 15-year-old and a woman, are killed by troop gunfire. At least 7 others are wounded [FBIS 12/22].

At least 20 others are wounded in clashes throughout Gaza [FBIS 12/27].

Social/Economic/Political

Other Countries: Michel Aflaq, founder of Baath party, dies in Paris hospital [NYT 6/25].

Military Action

Occupied Palestine/Israel: Settlers shoot, kill 20-year-old Palestinian near Ramallah [FBIS 6/23]. In Ansar 3 22-year-old Palestinian collaborator is killed. Chris George, American relief worker kidnapped 6/22, is released [FBIS 6/26].

Arab World: IDF patrol north of Israeli-imposed "security zone" kills 6 Arabs, 1 Israeli soldier is wounded [FBIS 6/26].

Social/Economic/Political

Occupied Palestine/Israel: Israeli authorities prevent Palestinians from O.T. from entering al-Aqsa mosque to celebrate Leilat al-Qadr (the night the Qur'an was revealed) [FJ 5/8]. Rabin states that Jewish settlements in O.T. do not enhance security, army cannot protect settlers from stone throwers [MET 5/9].

Other Countries: Visiting Paris, Arafat calls PLO Charter "null and void" [FBIS 5/3]. Sec. of State Baker sends Shamir, Rabin letter suggesting that Palestinians outside of O.T. be allowed to participate in Israeliproposed elections [FBIS 5/12].

Military Action

Occupied Palestine/Israel: Visnews, London-based television news service, films Israeli soldiers forcing Palestinian teenager to sit in front of jeep as shield against rock throwers [LAT 5/3]. In W. Bank soldiers injure at least 6 Palestinians. At least 9 Palestinians are injured in Gaza Strip [FJ 5/8].

Arab World: 'Issam Salem, aide to Arafat, is shot, critically wounded in Sidon [LAT 5/3].

Social/Economic/Political

Occupied Palestine/Israel: Israeli cabinet approves economic plan containing $550 million in budget cuts; the defense budget is cut by $70 million [NYT 1/6].

Other Countries: France upgrades status of PLO mission in Paris to "General Delegation of Palestine"; new status is just below embassy level [NYT 1/8].

Military Action

Occupied Palestine/Israel: Clashes erupt in Beach, Nusayrat, Jabalya camps leaving 21 Palestinians shot, injured. In W. Bank 4 Palestinians are shot, wounded by Israeli troops [FJ 1/9].

Social/Economic/Political

Occupied Palestine/Israel: 4 MKs announce they will attend conference on M.E. in Paris to be attended by PLO leaders [NYT 1/5]. Finance Minister Peres praises U.S. downing of 2 Libyan fighters over Mediterranean [WP 1/5]. Duhayshah enters 8th day under curfew, while Balatah camp enters 5th day under curfew [FJ 1/9].

Military Action

Occupied PalestinelIsrael: In Dayr al-Balah troops shoot, kill 16-year-old Palestinian, wound 6 others [NYT 1/5, FJ 1/9]. In Nusayrat camp troops open fire, injure 3 Palestinians. 2 Palestinians are injured in Khan Yunis. Troops injure at least 3 other Palestinians throughout Gaza. Troops uproot 150,olive trees in Sa'ir [FJ 1/9].