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

Occupied Palestine/Israel: Survey of Israeli youth finds 40% hate all or most Arabs [FBIS 8/8]. Central Bureau of Statistics states that population of Jewish settlers in O.T. increased by 10% in past year, to 66,000 [FBIS 8/11].

Arab World: Fateh's congress supports Arafat's diplomatic initiatives and "struggle against Israel by all methods, including armed struggle" [WP 8/8].

Military Action

Occupied Palestine/Israel: Jordanian soldier crosses border near Elate, wounds 25-year-old American kibbutz volunteer, takes 2nd woman hostage before being killed [FBIS 8/8]. In Jenin soldiers shoot, wound 3 Palestinians. At least 7 other Palestinians are wounded by troops throughout O.T. Soldiers demolish 6 Palestinian homes in Bayt Furik [FBIS 8/9, FJ 8/14]

Social/Economic/Political

Occupied Palestine/Israel: Saying "the Arabs are not welcome here," mayor of Petah Tikva announces that Arab day laborers are banned from town; day laborers wanting work must reporto spot outside town. Jewish nationalists escorted by riot police march through E. Jerusalem to mark 22nd anniversary of Israel's rule over all Jerusalem [LAT 6/2]. Five new settlements in O.T. are to be started in next 5 months [FBIS 6/2].

Military Action

Occupied Palestine/Israel: Near Jenin Palestinians kill 57-year-old Palestinian accused of collaboration. In Nablus troops open fire, wound 5 Palestinians. Near Hebron settlers shoot, wound 2 Palestinians. At least 26 Palestinians are injured during clashes in Gaza Strip [FJ 6/5].