The Palestine Chronology

Social/Economic/Political

Occupied Palestine/Israel: More than 80 leading Palestinians from O.T. issue statement rejecting Shamir's call for elections in territories, calling on Israel to negotiate with PLO, attend international peace conference [NYT, LAT 4/27]. General strike is observed throughout O.T. [FJ 5/1].

Military Action

Occupied Palestine/Israel: In Tulkarm camp troops shoot, kill 8-year-old Palestinian; 7 Palestinians are wounded at funeral. In Sabra troops open fire, kill 16-year-old Palestinian, wound 9 during demonstration. Troops shoot, kill 14-year-old Palestinian in Beach camp. In al-Shaja'iyah 14 Palestinians are wounded during protests [FBIS 4/27, FJ 5/1]. At Ansar 3 guards open fire with rubber bullets, tear gas and wound 5 during protest [FBIS 4/27].

Arab World: According to Beirut radio, IDF, SLA kill 8 Arabs in al-Qawzah [FBIS 4/27].

Social/Economic/Political

Occupied Palestine/Israel: Military prosecutors charge 4 Israeli soldiers with aggravated assault in beating death of 18- year-old Palestinian in February 1989. Tulkarm is placed under curfew [FBIS 4/3]. Norwegian F.M. Thorvald Stoltenberg arrives in Israel to discuss bilateral relations, Israeli use of 20 tons of heavy water that Norway sold to Israel [MET 4/11].

Arab World: In Tunis Faruq al-Qaddumi receives Canada's ambassador to Tunisia [FBIS 4/5].

Military Action

Occupied Palestine/Israel: Demonstrations are reported throughout O.T., at least 20 Palestinians are injured [FJ 4/10]. 

Social/Economic/Political

Occupied Palestine/Israel: Paestinians in W. Bank, Gaza, Israel mark Land Day by observing general strike [FJ 4/3]. Knesset approves $29 billion austerity budget, avoids vote on funding of settlements, religious institutions, kibbutzim [MET 4/ 11].

Arab World: PLO executive committee proclaims Arafat president of State of Palestine [NYT 3/3 1].

Other Countries: Canadian diplomats for first time meet with PLO representatives at UN [NYT 3/31].

Military Action

Occupied Palestine/Israel: In Tulkarm soldiers shoot, kill 17-year-old Palestinian. In al-Jib 22-year-old Palestinian is shot, killed by Israeli troops. In Jabalya camp soldiers open fire, kill 24-year-old Palestinian [FBIS 4/3]. In Salfit 20-year-old Palestinian is shot, killed by Israeli troops. In Hebron at least 6 Palestinians are shot by Israeli troops. In Bayt Ummar 7 Palestinians are shot. At least 30 other Palestinians are wounded in O.T. [FJ 4/3]. IDF destroys the homes of 4 Palestinians in Gaza and demolishes part of a 5th house [FBIS 4/3]. In the Galilee, Israeli authorities arrest 17 Palestinians for possessing "inciting material" [FJ 4/10].

Social/Economic/Political

Occupied Palestine/Israel: Israeli poll shows that 56% of Jewish Israelis who do not live on kibbutzim oppose talks with PLO [FBIS 3/27].

Arab World: PLO Executive Committee begins 2-day meeting in Tunis [FBIS 3/29]. In Tunis Pres. Ben 'Ali meets with Arafat [FBIS 3/27]. In an interview in CSM [3/24], Salah Khalaf states readiness of PLO to enter talks without preconditions.

Military Action

Occupied Palestine/Israel: 19-year-old Palestinian from Tulkarm camp dies from wounds received 3/22. In O.T. 8 Palestinians are wounded during clashes [FBIS 3/27]. Israel's police chief agrees to stop officers from posing as reporters [WP 3/25].

Social/Economic/Political

Occupied PalestinelIsrael: General strike is observed in O.T. Curfew is imposed on Gaza refugee camps [FBIS 3/23]. Cabinet Minister Ezer Weizman states willingness to meet with Arafat [FBIS 3/24].

Military Action

Occupied Palestine/Israel: In Usarin Israeli troops shoot, kill 14-year-old Palestinian [LAT 3/24]. Near Tulkarm Israeli troops shoot, kill 1 lyear-old Palestinian boy. In Gaza 26 Palestinians are wounded by Israeli soldiers. In W. Bank 17 Palestinians are injured during clashes [FBIS 3/23].

Social/Economic/Political

Occupied Palestine/Israel: In Gaza 8 refugee camps, Gaza City, Bayt Hanun are placed under curfew [WP 3/23].

Arab World: PLO rejects U.S. appeal to curb violence in O.T. [WP 3/23].

Military Action

Occupied Palestine/Israel: In Tulkarm camp Israeli soldiers shoot, kill 11-year-old Palestinian. In W. Bank doctors treat 4 Palestinians wounded by Israeli troops. In the Gaza Strip 28 Palestinians are injured during demonstrations [WP 3/23].

Arab World: Lebanese fighters attack SLA position in S. Lebanon; 2 attackers are killed, 1 SLA soldier is seriously injured [FBIS 3/24].

Social/Economic/Political

Occupied Palestine/Israel: Economy Min. Gad Ya'aqobi announces that intifadah cost Israeli economy NIS 1.2 billion in 1988 [FBIS 3/14].

Other Countries: Bush administration calls on PLO, Israel to ease tension in O.T. Plan includes: release of some Palestinian prisoners; end of administrative detention; reopening of schools; halt to violent demonstrations; end of anti-Israeli activity in S. Lebanon; end of distribution of inflammatory leaflets [NYT 3/12].

Military Action

Occupied Palestine/Israel: Clashes in Gaza leave 5 Palestinians shot, wounded. In Hebron troops shoot, wound 4Palestinians [FBIS 3/13, FJ 3/20]. Others are injured during clashes in Nablus, Tulkarm, Ramallah [FJ 3/20].

Arab World: In S. Lebanon Israeli army kills 2 PFLP-GC guerrillas attempting to cross Israel's northem border [FBIS 3/13]

Military Action

Occupied Palestine/Israel: In Ramallah 2 Palestinians are shot, wounded by Israeli troops [FBIS 3/6, FJ 3/13]. In Jabalya troops open fire with plastic bullets, wounding at least 4 Palestinians [FBIS 3/6]. In Nablus 50-year-old Palestinian is shot after attacking Israeli soldier. In Jenin 2 Palestinians are shot during demonstrations. Troops shoot, wound 3 Palestinians in Tulkarm. At least 10 Palestinians are injured throughout Gaza Strip [FJ 3/13].

Social/Economic/Political

Occupied Palestine/Israel: In Nablus curfew enters 9th consecutive day [FJ 3/13].

Military Action

Occupied Palestine/Israel: In Tulkarm 2 Palestinians are shot, wounded by Israeli troops [FBIS 3/6]. In Ramallah troops use tear gas, bullets to disperse demonstrators; 9 Palestinians are arrested [FJ 3/13].

Social/Economic/Political

Occupied Palestine/Israel: O.T.'s trade deficit with Israel is cut by 66% in 1988, according to Bank of Israel UP 2/18]. Curfew is imposed on Tulkarm. Israel lifts night curfew imposed on Gaza Strip in order to allow workers to leave Gaza during upcoming 3-day strike [FBIS 2/21]. Tourism in Israel drops 14% in 1988 [NYT 2/19].

Arab World: Soviet F.M. Shevardnadze meets with Syrian pres. Asad [NYT, WP 2/19]. 50 intemational delegations meet in Sanaa, N. Yemen for conference sponsored by Yemeni Council for Peace and Solidarity to discuss Palestinian uprising, nuclear weapons, development, security [AYA 2/27]. Faruq al-Qaddumi meets with U.A.E. pres. Nuhayyan [FBIS 2/23].

Military Action Occupied Palestine/Israel: 14-year-old Palestinian from Rafah dies from wounds received 2/13 [FJ 2/27]. In E. Jerusalem 21-year-old Israeli is stabbed, killed by Palestinian [FBIS 2/21, FJ 2/27]. At least 6 Palestinians are wounded by Israeli troops on W. Bank [FJ 2/27].

Arab World: Israel shells UN peacekeeping patrol in Israeli-imposed security belt in S. Lebanon; 2 Norwegian soldiers are wounded [FBIS 2/21, MET 2/28].

Social/Economic/Political

Occupied Palestine/Israel: Palestinian activist Faisal al-Husseini isreleased from administrative detention after spending 18 of last 21 months behind bars [WP, LAT 1/ 30]. Curfews are in effect for Dayr al-Balah, Maghazi camps [FJ 2/6].

Military Action

Occupied Palestine/Israel: In Bayt Lid collaborator is found stabbed to death. In Rafah 4 Palestinians are injured during demonstrations. In Khan Yunis troops injure 3 Palestinians. In Tulkarm troops arrest 75 Palestinians [FJ 2/6].

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: Curfew isi mposed in Tulkarm camp [FJ 1/30].

Arab World: In Shibaa in S. Lebanon villagers protest Israeli "civil administration" and "recruitment" techniques of SLA [CSM 2/9].

Military Action

Occupied Palestine/Israel: In Hablah Israeli troops dressed as civilians ambush Palestinians killing 1, wounding another [NYT 1/ 25]. In Bethlehem 43-year-old Palestinian dies after exposure to tear gas. In Jabalya 2 Palestinians are shot during demonstrations. In Khan Yunis troops shoot 4 Palestinians [FJ 1/30].

Social/Economic/Political

Occupied Palestine/Israel: Curfews are imposed on Beach camp, parts of Rafah, Gaza City [FJ 1/30].

Military Action Occupied Palestine/Israel: In Tulkarm camp soldiershoot, kill 14-year-old Palestinian [NYT 1/22, Fl 1/301. In Nablus troops shoot, wound 2 Palestinians. In Bethlehem troopshoot, injure Palestinian [FJ 1/ 30]. In Ramallah troops arrest at least 150 Palestinians after firebomb is thrown at Israeli patrol [NYT 1/22, FJ 1/30].

Social/Economic/Political

Occupied Palestine/Israel: Israel orders all W. Bank, Gaza schools closed due to increase in stonethrowing [WP, NYT 1/ 21]. D.M. Rabin calls for elections in W. Bank and Gaza in order to find leaders to negotiate self-rule for O.T. [WP 1/21]. General strike is observed in O.T. [FJ 1/23].

Military Action

Occupied Palestine/Israel: Near Yatta, Israeli troops shoot, kill 20-year-old Palestinian who had shot at troops with machine gun that he was licensed to carry [NYT 1/22]. Palestinian accused of being collaborator is shot, killed near Tulkarm. Another Palestinian collaborator dies from wounds received earlier [WP 1/21]. Israeli troops shoot, wound 10 Palestinians in Gaza Strip. In W. Bank 6 Palestinians are shot, wounded by Israeli troops [WP 1/21, FJ 1/23].

Social/Economic/Political

Occupied Palestine/Israel: General strike is observed throughout O.T. [NYT 1/20]. Curfew in Tulkarm enters 7th consecutive day [FJ 1/23].

Other Countries: U. S. criticizes Israel's new policy allowing more soldiers to use plastic bullets against stonethrowers [NYT 1/19].

Military Action

Occupied Palestine/Israel: In Jenin 55- year-old Palestinian dies after exposure to tear gas. At least 7 Palestinians are shot, wounded throughout O.T. [FJ 1/23].

Social/Economic/Political

Occupied Palestine/Israel: General strike is observed in O.T. Gaza Strip, Tulkarm are placed under curfew [Fl 1/23].

Military Action

Occupied PalestinelIsrael: In Far'ah camp soldiers shoot, kill 18-year-old Palestinian. In 'Ayda camp 70-year-old Palestinian dies after exposure to tear gas. In Rafah 17- year-old Palestinian dies from wounds received 1/13. In Tulkarm troops shoot, wound 2 Palestinians. In Silwad 4 Palestinians are injured. In Beach camp at least 11 Palestinians are shot during protests [FJ 1/23].

Social/Economic/Political

Other Countries: Former U.S. officials including former Undersec. of State George Ball and former ambassadors to Saudi Arabia and Qatar-file complaint with Federal Elections Commission charging that American-Israel Public Affairs Committee (AIPAC) has violated federal election laws [NYT 1/13].

Military Action

Occupied Palestine/Israel: In Tulkarm 11- year-old Palestinian dies from gunshot wounds [WP 1/13, FJ 1/16]. In Tulkarm at least 60 people are injured as troops use live ammunition, tear gas, clubs to break up demonstrations at funeral of Palestinian who died 1/11 [FJ 1/16]. At least 16 people are arrested in Jerusalem area as troops break up demonstrations [WP 1/13, FJ 1/ 16]. Settlers,oldiers shoot, wound 4 Palestinians in Hebron. In Kafr Malik troops shoot, injure 2Palestinians. Troopshoot, wound Palestinian in Nusayrat refugee camp. In Khan Yunis soldiers shoot, injure 4 Palestinians. In Gaza 4 Palestinian homes are demolished [FJ 1/16]. Soldiers clash with settlers protesting IDF's failure to put down uprising [WP 1/13].

Social/Economic/Political

Occupied Palestine/Israel: Curfew for Dayr al-Balah enters 8th day [FJ 1/16].

Military Action

Occupied Palestine/Israel: 17-year-old Palestinian from Tulkarm dies from wounds received 1/10 [NYT 1/14, FJ 1/16]. In Nusayrat soldiers open fire, wound at least 5 Palestinians. Palestinian from Rafah is shot, wounded by troops. Soldiers shoot, wound 2 Palestinians in Tulkarm camp [FJ 1/16].

Arab World: Israeli warplanes bomb Palestinian base in Lebanon; there is no report on casualties [NYT 1/12, LAT 1/13].

Social/Economic/Political

Occupied Palestine: IDF chief of staff Shomron tells Knesset Foreign Affairs and Defense Com. that Arafat's Fateh has not planned or carried out "terrorist" act in at least 2 months [NYT 1/16].

Military Action

Occupied Palestine: In Idna troops shoot, kill 27-year-old Palestinian. In Tulkarm camp 3 Palestinians are shot, wounded during clashes with Israeli soldiers. In Bani Suhaylah troops shoot, injure 3 Palestinians. At least 4 other Palestinians are shot throughout O.T. [FJ 1/16].

Social/Economic/Political

Arab World: Jordan, Qatar announce that PLO offices in their countries will be upgraded to embassies [NYT 1/8, WSJ 1/9].

Other Countries: Chinese officials state that PLO office in Beijing will now be considered embassy [NYT 1/8, WSJ 1/9].

Military Action

Occupied Palestine/Israel: In Bani Na'im soldiers injure 3 Palestinians. Soldiers in Tulkarm shoot, wound 3 Palestinians. Troops fire on demonstrators, wound 2 in Bethlehem. InRafah troops shoot, injure 7 Palestinians. At least 7 other Palestinians are injured in clashes throughout O.T. [FJ 1/16].

Arab World: IDF patrol in S. Lebanon "security zone" shoot, kill 8 Lebanese [NYT 1/11].

Military Action

Occupied Palestine/Israel: Troops open fire on Palestinians in Tulkarm, Qalqilliyyah camps leaving 2Palestinians wounded. In Bayt Anan settlers clash with Palestinians. In Gaza City troops seal house [FJ 1/9].

Social/Economic/Political

Occupied Palestine/Israel: Israel launches austerity program to head off economic crisis. Among recommended measures is $300 million slash in the defense budget; D.M. Rabin wants an increase of $500 million [WP 1/2]. Israel expels 15 Palestinians from W. Bank, Gaza Strip bringing to 51 the number expelled in last year [WP 1/ 2]. Gaza Strip is placed under curfew [WP 1/2, FJ 1/9].

Military Action

Occupied Palestine/Israel: In Tulkarm soldiers shoot, wound 2 Palestinians. Injabalya troops shoot, wound 2 Palestinians. In Ramallah Palestinians clash with troops leaving 2 Palestinians injured [Fl 1/9].

Social/Economic/Political

Occupied Palestine/lIsrael: Israel imposes curfew on 650,000 Palestinians inGaza in anticipation of demonstrations marking the 24th anniversary of first PLO attack on Israel. The army orders 1,200 W. Bank schools closed for week [WP 1/1].

Military Action

Occupied Palestine/lIsrael: In Nablus 4 Israeli soldiers in comandeered car open fire on youths; 1 Palestinian is killed. In Bayt Rima troops open fire, kill 1 Palestinian. In E. Jerusalem 14-year-old boy from Shuwaykah dies from head wounds received 12/7; in Shuwaykah troops wound 10 Palestinians at funeral. Soldiers injure 9 more Palestinians throughout O.T. [WP 1/1, Fl 1/9]. In December troops killed 31 Palestinians, wounded over 400, according to MK Yossi Sarid [WP 1/1]; al-Fajr [1/9] reports that 33 Palestinians were killed in December.

Social/Economic/Political

Arab World: PLO Exec. Committee declares that Arafat's statements in Geneva recognizing Israel's right to exist, rejecting terrorism are "in harmony with" recent PNC resolutions [WP 12/28].

Military Action

Occupied Palestine/Israel: In Abwayn troops shoot, kill 20-year-old Palestinian [NYT 12/28, FJ 1/2]. In Tulkarm soldiershoot, wound 3 Palestinians. In Balatah 1 Palestinian is shot by Israeli troops. In Nusayrat 8 Palestinians are shot by army. In Khan Yunis 3 Palestinians are wounded in clashes with troops. In Beach camp 2 Palestinians are shot, wounded [FJ 1/2]. Israeli troops shoot, kill 3 Palestinians trying to infiltrate Israel through Negev [LAT 12/29, NYT 12/30].

Arab World: Israeli troops in S. Lebanon shoot, kill 3 Palestinians trying to cross border into Israel [LAT 12/29].

Social/Economic/Political

Occupied Palestine/Israel: Shamir aide says prime minister may ask U.S., U.S.S.R. to sponsor M.E. peace talks [NYT 12/27].

Arab World: Mubarak makes Israel's acceptance of PLO as Palestinians' representative key to visit to Israel; Israeli F.M. Arens states Israel will "never under any circumstances" deal with PLO [LAT 12/27].

Other Countries: U.S. proposes that Israel and Egypt meet to discuss how to limit spread of ballistic missiles in M.E. [NYT 12/27, WP 12/28].

Military Action

Occupied Palestine/Israel: In Gaza Strip 16 Palestinians are injured during clashes with Israeli troops. At least 5 Palestinians are shot, injured in W. Bank. In Shuwaykah troops uproot scores of olive trees [FJ 1/2]

Social/Economic/Political

Occupied Palestine/Israel: Labor, Likud agree to form new government. Shamir will retain premiership; Peres will become finance minister; Rabin will remain D. M.; Arens will become F.M. [NYT 12/22].

Arab World: Saudi Arabia pledges $6 million a month to support PLO [FJ 12/26].

Other Countries: UN designates O.T. as underdeveloped, qualifying them for economic, social support from number of UN agencies [FJ 12/26].

Military Action

Occupied Palestine/Israel: 26-year-old Palestinian dies from wounds received in Nablus 12/16 [NYT 12/22, FJ 12/26]. In Tubas 4 Palestinians are shot, wounded. In Qabatiyyah Israeli troops injure 4 Palestinians. In Salfit 2 Palestinians are shot during protests. In Tulkarm troops shoot, wound 1 Palestinian. In Silwad 1 Palestinian is shot, wounded; 100 trees are uprooted, brick factory is demolished. In Nusayrat 1 Palestinian is shot, wounded [FJ 12/26].

Social/Economic/Political

Occupied Palestine/Israel: General strike is observed in O.T. [FJ 12/26].

Military Action

Occupied Palestine/Israel: In Dayr alGhussun 24-year-old Palestinian dies after being shot by Israeli troops. In Rafah troops shoot, kill 2 Palestinians, wound 4 during clashes. In Qalqiliyyah troops shoot, wound 2 Palestinians. In Tulkarm troops uproot trees. In Nablus troops shoot, wound 1 Palestinian. In Silwan troops arrest 20 Palestinians. In Dayr alBalah troops shoot, wound 4 Palestinians. As many as 65 people are reported injured in Gaza Strip [FJ 12/26].

Social/Economic/Political

Other Countries: After Arafat clarifies UN speech, U.S. announces it will begin talks with the PLO [NYT 12/15]. U.S. vetoes Security Council resolution condemning Israel's 12/9 raid into Lebanon [NYT 12/ 15].

Military Action

Occupied Palestine/Israel: In Khan Yunis soldiers shoot, wound 14-year-old boy. In 'Anabtah youth is shot, injured by troops during clash. Palestinians are injured in clashes in Nablus and in Tulkarm, 'Askar camps. In Bil'in IDF destroys building housing town's only medical clinic [FJ 12/ 19]. Israel deports 3 Palestinians from Gaza to southern Lebanon [NYT 12/15].

Social/Economic/Political

Occupied Palestine/Israel: General strike is observed in Gaza [FJ 12/19]. 70,000 Palestinians go back to school as junior highs open in W. Bank for first time this fall [LAT 12/12].

Military Action

Occupied Palestine/Israel: Troops shoot, wound 4 Palestinians in Far'ah camp. In 'Ayn Bayt al-Ma' 2 Palestinians are shot. Soldiers injure 2 in Tulkarm. In Nablus troops wound 4 Palestinians. In Beach camp soldiers shoot or beat as many as 40 Palestinians. In Khan Yunis 3 people are injured. In Nusayrat 1 Palestinian isinjured. In Burayj troops wound 2 Palestinians [FJ 12/19].