The Palestine Chronology

Social/Economic/Political

Occupied Palestine/Israel: P.M. Shamir calls on ministers not to make any public comments about Egypt's 10-point plan without first consulting the foreign ministry [LAT 9/25]. In Jenin, Palestinian residentsay Israeli-trained Arabs have formed loose militias to harass and assault their neighbors [NYT 9/24].

Military Action

Occupied Palestine/Israel: 2 Palestinians suspected of collaboration are killed in Rafah, coinciding with the circulation of a letter signed by Arafat urging Palestinians to stop internal fighting. 17-year-old Palestinian is killed, at least two others are wounded in clashes with soldiers in O.T. [LAT 9/25]. Another Palestinian accused of collaboration is killed in Gaza, and a second suspect is wounded [MET 10/3].

Social/Economic/Political

Arab World: Syria releases 140 Fateh activists held in Damascus jails [MET 6/20]. Boutros Ghali returns from 2-day trip to Israel, briefs Arafat [FBIS 6/13].

Military Action

Occupied Palestine/Israel: Troops seal 11 homes throughout O.T. on pretext that occupants engaged in anti-occupation activities. Troops injure at least 8 Palestinians in Gaza. In Meguiddo prison soldiers fire tear gas at Palestinian prisoners; 12 detainees are treated for inhalation [FJ 6/19]. In Nablus and Jenin troops arrest more than 50 Palestinian activists [NYT 6/14].

Social/Economic/Political

Occupied Palestine/Israel: Prime Minister Shamir threatens to resign if Herut Central Committee approves no confidence vote in wake of election proposal [FBIS 5/17]. Public opinion poll shows that Israelis think Ariel Sharon "is the Israeli figure best suited to deal with the intifadah" [FBIS 5/19].

Arab World: Hasan II invites Egypt to participate in upcoming Arab summit [FBIS 5/17]. PLO Chairman Arafat offers to name Palestinian government composed of residents of O.T. [WP 5/18]. Egypt rejects Israel's plan for elections in O.T., reiterates call for international conference [FBIS 5/17].

Military Action

Occupied Palestine/Israel: In Jenin Palestinian is shot, killed [FBIS 5/17]. Troops shoot, wound at least 5 Palestinians in Gaza [FBIS 5/18]. 

Social/Economic/Political

Occupied Palestine/Israel: Israel orders all Palestinians from Gaza to leave Israel, places Gaza under curfew [FBIS 5/16, MET 5/23].

Other Countries: International Labor Organization (ILO) reports that living standards in O.T. have fallen by 50% in past 18 months; economic activity by 30% [MET 5/23]. World Health Organization (WHO) votes 67-2 (with 32 abstentions) to condemn Israel for condition of health system in O.T.; U.S., Israel cast no votes [FBIS 5/17].

Military Action

Occupied Palestine/Israel: Palestinian from Jenin area dies from wounds received 5/14 [FBIS 5/16]. In Nablus 21-year-old Palestinian is killed by IDF troops. In Meguiddo prison 50-year-old Palestinian dies; Israelis say he was on hunger strike, attribute death to dehydration. In Jabalya troops shoot, kill 15-year-old Palestinian. At least 10 Palestinians are wounded throughout O.T. [FBIS 5/17].

Social/Economic/Political

Occupied Palestine/Israel: South Africa's ambassador to Israel states that since Israel placed restrictions on trade with South Africa, trade has increased [FBIS 4/18]. Israel prohibits residents of O.T. (except E. Jerusalem) from worshipping at al[Asqa mosque [NYT 4/15].

Military Action

Occupied Palestine/Israel: Israeli troops shoot, kill 18-year-old Palestinian in Nablus. 12-year-old boy from jenin dies from wounds received earlier. In Gaza troops shoot, wound 5 Palestinians. In 'Askar camp troops open fire, wound 7 Palestinians [FJ 4/17]. 

Military Action

Occupied Palestine/lsrael: In Gaza Israeli soldiershoot, kill 2 Palestinians. in Silat Harthiyyah, near Jenin, troops shoot, kill 2 Palestinians. Throughout O.T. at least 18 Palestinians are wounded by Israeli forces [NYT, LAT 3/20].

Social/Economic/Political

Occupied Palestine/Israel: Settlers from Ariel distribute "Appeal No. 1" waming W. Bank residents against continuing the uprising. Curfews are in effect in Tulkarm, Bayt Surik, Hablah, Dhannabah, Ramin, and Maghazi, Dayr al-Balah camps [FJ 1/30].

Arab World: Israel expels 40 Lebanese from Israeli-controlled portion of southern Lebanon two days after demonstration against Israel [CSM 2/9].

Military Action

Occupied Palestine/Israel: In Gaza at least 4 Palestinians are shot, injured during confrontations with troops. In Jenin a Palestinian is shot by troops. Troops destroy 3 Palestinian homes, seal 2 [Fl 1/30].

Social/Economic/Political

Occupied Palestine/Israel: In Gaza general strike is observed. Balatah, Duhayshah, several villages near Jenin are placed under curfew [Fl 1/9].

Arab World: PLO pledges full cooperation in investigation of bombing of Pan Am flight 103 which killed 270 people [WP 1/4].

Other Countries: U.S. calls expulsion of 15 Palestinians "counterproductive," violation of Geneva Convention [WP 1/4].

Military Action

Occupied Palestine/Israel: In Bayt Sira 9 Palestinians are injured during confrontations with troops. At least 3 other Palestinians are injured throughout W. Bank. In Jabalya troops demolish 2 Palestinian homes, seal 1 more [FJ 1/9].