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Occupied Palestine/Israel: Troops shoot, kill 2 Palestinians in Nusayrat camp, 1 Palestinian in Khan Yunis [NYT 5/7, FBIS 5/8]. In Rafah 22-year-old Palestinian with...
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Occupied Palestine/Israel: Troops shoot, kill 2 Palestinians in Nusayrat camp, 1 Palestinian in Khan Yunis [NYT 5/7, FBIS 5/8]. In Rafah 22-year-old Palestinian with...
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Occupied Palestine/Israel: General strike is observed throughout O.T. [FJ 5/1].
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Occupied Palestine/Israel: In Ansar 2, Israeli...
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Other Countries: In Washington King Hussein meets with Sec. of State Baker. UN secretary-general deCuellar meets with Arafat in Geneva [FBIS 4/21]. UN General...
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Occupied Palestine/Israel: General strike is observed throughout O.T. [FBIS 4/19, FJ 4/24].
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Occupied Palestine/Israel: In Khan Yunis...
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Occupied Palestine/Israel: Israeli cabinet sets up committee of experts to prepare for elections in O.T. [FBIS 4/17].
Arab World: PLO chairman Arafat ends 2...
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Arab World: In Jordan, revised election law awaits cabinet approval; change was necessary after Jordan renounced claims to W. Bank [CSM 4/13].
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Occupied Palestine/Israel: Palestinians observe general strike in O.T. [FBIS 4/10].
Other Countries: President Bush reiterates opinion that "that the...
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Arab World: King Hussein of Jordan arrives in Baghdad to discuss international affairs with Iraqi pres. Saddam Husayn. Jordan lifts ban on importation of olive oil...
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Occupied Palestine/Israel: Over 6,000 Israeli Arabs will make pilgrimage to Mecca this year according to Israeli officials. 40 Israeli Arabs were denied permission...
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Occupied Palestine/Israel: IDF issues new identification cards to Palestinians who organize disturbances or engage in subversive activity; holders of these cards...
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Occupied Palestine/Israel: General strike is observed in occupied territories. Curfews are in effect in Rafah, Khan Yunis, Beach camps, parts of Gaza City, Hablah...
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Occupied Palestine/Israel: Commercial strike is observed in Gaza. Curfews are placed on Khan Yunis, Jabalya, Beach, Nur Shams camps [FJ 2/13].
Other...
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Occupied Palestine/Israel: Israeli troops open fire on demonstrators in Khan Yunis killing 2 Palestinians, wounding at least 24. Among the wounded was Red Cross field worker...
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Other Countries: U.S. district court judge rules Palestinian-American can be extradited to Israel to face charges of murder. Earlier judge ruled that extradition...
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Occupied Palestine/Israel: Palestinian activist Faisal al-Husseini isreleased from administrative detention after spending 18 of last 21 months behind bars [WP,...
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Occupied Palestine/Israel: In Surif troops open fire on demonstrators, kill 22- year-old Palestinian, wound 2. In Khan Yunis 5 Palestinians are wounded in clashes with...
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Occupied Palestine/Israel: Curfew isi mposed in Tulkarm camp [FJ 1/30].
Arab World: In Shibaa in S. Lebanon villagers protest Israeli "civil administration...
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Occupied Palestine/Israel: Ehud Olmert, ministers reponsible for Arab affairs inside Israel, and Justice Min. Dan Meridor accuse soldiers of being "too light of...
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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...
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Occupied Palestine/Israel: General strike is observed in O.T. [FJ 1/16].
Other Countries: Israel tells international conference on chemical weapons that it...
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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...
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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...
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Arab World: Egyptian pres. Husni Mubarak states willingness to visit Israel if move could help M.E. peace process [NYT, WP 12/26].
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Occupied Palestine/Israel: General strike protesting deaths in Nablus enters 3rd day [FJ 12/26]. Israeli television reports that the "civil administration" has...
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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...
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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...
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Occupied Palestine/Israel: Curfews are enforced in parts of Gaza City, Nusayrat camp [FJ 12/5].
Other Countries: France, Italy, Sweden condemn U.S. denial...
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Occupied Palestine/Israel: Al-Am'ari camp remains under curfew for 3rd day [FJ 11/28].
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Occupied Palestine/Israel: Troops open fire...
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Occupied Palestine/Israel: Palestinians in O.T. observe general strike. Curfews are imposed on Khan Yunis, Nusayrat, Beach, Jabalya camps [FJ 11/28].
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Occupied Palestine/Israel: A general strike is observed in the Israeli Palestinian town of Taybah to protest the demolition of 15 buildings by Israeli police [LAT...
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Occupied Palestine/Israel: Troops shoot, kill 2 Palestinians in Nusayrat camp, 1 Palestinian in Khan Yunis [NYT 5/7, FBIS 5/8]. In Rafah 22-year-old Palestinian with respiratory problems dies after exposure to tear gas [FJ 5/15]. Throughout Gaza at least 138 Palestinians are injured by gunfire [NYT 5/7]. In Bethlehem at least 15 Palestinians are injured during clashes with troops [FJ 5/15].
Arab World: In S. Lebanon 3 Israeli soldiers are injured in roadside explosion [NYT 5/7].
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Occupied Palestine/Israel: General strike is observed throughout O.T. [FJ 5/1].
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Occupied Palestine/Israel: In Ansar 2, Israeli soldiers open fire, kill Palestinian; another Palestinian is beaten to death. In Khan Yunis troops kill 20-year-old Palestinian. At least 10 Palestinians are injured in Gaza. In W. Bank at least 7 Palestinians are reported injured. Curfew in Burayj enters 5th day [FJ 5/1].
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Other Countries: In Washington King Hussein meets with Sec. of State Baker. UN secretary-general deCuellar meets with Arafat in Geneva [FBIS 4/21]. UN General Assembly votes 129 to 2 to condemn Israel's polices in O.T., to stress need for intemational conference; Israel, U.S. cast ney votes [NYT, LAT 4/21]. Bush administration states U.S. will increase military aid to Jordan from $10 million in 1989 to $48 million in 1990 [MET 5/2].
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Occupied Palestine/Israel: In Khan Yunis, troops shoot, kill 17-year-old Palestinian [FBIS 4/21, FJ 4/24]. At least 30 Palestinians are injured during clashes with troops [FBIS 4/21].
Arab World: 5 people are killed in Jordan as citizens protest govemment-sponsored price increases [WP 4/20].
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Occupied Palestine/Israel: General strike is observed throughout O.T. [FBIS 4/19, FJ 4/24].
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Occupied Palestine/Israel: In Khan Yunis troops open fire, wound 15 Palestinians; at least 9 more Palestinians are wounded throughout Gaza [FBIS 4/19].
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Occupied Palestine/Israel: Israeli cabinet sets up committee of experts to prepare for elections in O.T. [FBIS 4/17].
Arab World: PLO chairman Arafat ends 2 days of talks with King Hussein [FBIS 4/17].
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Occupied Palestine/Israel: IDF gunfire kills 10-year-old Palestinian in Sammu'. In Duhayshah 14-year-old Palestinian dies after being shot in back of head. In Khan Yunis troops shoot, kill Palestinian [FBIS 4/17, FJ 4/24]. In al-Ram 3 Palestinians are shot by troops. Troops open fire in Jalazoun camp, injuring 3 Palestinians. In Gaza Strip 15 Palestinians are injured during demonstrations with troops [FJ 4/24].
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Arab World: In Jordan, revised election law awaits cabinet approval; change was necessary after Jordan renounced claims to W. Bank [CSM 4/13].
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Occupied Palestine/Israel: Israeli wearing army uniform opens fire on Palestinians in E. Jerusalem; 20-year-old Palestinian is killed, 3 others wounded. In Khan Yunis troops shoot, injure 5 Palestinians [FBIS 4/17]. Israel claims to have captured 4 members of Unified National Command of the Uprising (UNCU) [FBIS 4/12].
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Occupied Palestine/Israel: Palestinians observe general strike in O.T. [FBIS 4/10].
Other Countries: President Bush reiterates opinion that "that the provisions of Security Council resolution 242 and 338 have not been fulfilled. The territory that has been ceded for peace [the Sinai] is not the end. It simply isn't" [LAT 4/8]. ABC-Washington Post poll indicates that majority of Americans believe that Israel should negotiate directly with PLO and that peace in Middle East is unattainable without such talks [WP 4/7].
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Occupied Palestine/Israel: Following Friday prayers large demonstration erupts at al-Aqsa mosque; 4 Palestinian are injured, 37 are arrested, 8 Israelis are injured. At least 10 Palestinians are injured in West Bank. In Khan Yunis soldiers open fire, injuring 2 Palestinians [FJ 4/10]. Members of group of progressive Jewish women praying at Westem Wall are punched, bitten by group of ultra-orthodox women [LAT 4/8].
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Arab World: King Hussein of Jordan arrives in Baghdad to discuss international affairs with Iraqi pres. Saddam Husayn. Jordan lifts ban on importation of olive oil from O.T.; decision was made after Jordanian farmers sold their olive crops [MET 4/11].
Other Countries: Pres. Bush declares he envisions Middle East peace that would entail "end of the occupation [of the West Bank and Gaza Strip] and achievement of Palestinian political rights" [WP 4/8], that "a properly structured international conference could play a useful role" in Middle East peace process [WSJ, LAT 4/4].
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Occupied Palestine/Israel: Israeli soldiers shoot, kill 20-year-old Palestinian at Am'ari refugee camp [NYT 4/4, FJ 4/10]. In Jenin troops raid village; clinics treat at least 10 Palestinians for injuries. In Khan Yunis collaborator is stabbed; troopshoot, injure 4 Palestinians running roadblock taking collaborator to hospital [FJ 4/3].
Arab World: Iraq says that it is not developing nuclear weapons and that it will retaliate if Israel strikes Iraqi targets [WP 4/4].
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Occupied Palestine/Israel: Over 6,000 Israeli Arabs will make pilgrimage to Mecca this year according to Israeli officials. 40 Israeli Arabs were denied permission to make Hajj for security reasons [FBIS 3/27].
Arab World: Arafat, Jordan's King Hussein, Egypt's Pres. Mubarak meet in Egypt, discuss Middle East peace, Lebanon. Hussein declares that members of newly formed Arab Cooperation Council will not attend Arab Summit unless Egypt is invited [FBIS 3/27].
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Occupied Palestine/Israel: In Khan Yunis troops open fire, kill 20-year-old Palestinian [FBIS 3/27, FJ 4/3]. In Gaza City troops kill Palestinian demonstrator. In Gaza City, Rafah Palestinian collaborators are found dead [FBIS 3/27]. At least 35 Palestinians are injured in O.T. [WP 3/26].
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Occupied Palestine/Israel: IDF issues new identification cards to Palestinians who organize disturbances or engage in subversive activity; holders of these cards will not be allowed to cross green line [FBIS 3/13].
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Occupied Palestine/Israel: In Bayt Hanun soldiers shoot, wound 2 Palestinians. In Khan Yunis 1 Palestinian is shot, wounded. In W. Bank 5 Palestinians are injured during protests [FJ 3/20]. Army destroys 9 Palestinian homes in W. Bank [FBIS 3/15]
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Occupied Palestine/Israel: General strike is observed in occupied territories. Curfews are in effect in Rafah, Khan Yunis, Beach camps, parts of Gaza City, Hablah, Ras 'Atiyyah [FJ 2/13].
Other Countries: U.S. formally notifies PLO of "serious concern" over attempted PLO border infiltration [NYT 2/9].
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Occupied Palestine/Israel: Guards shoot, kill Palestinian and wound 19 during riot in Meguiddo prison. In Qabatiyyah soldiers shoot, kill Palestinian teenager. Troops in Silat Harthiyyah open fire, killing Palestinian teenager. In Tel Aviv 20-year-old Palestinian from Rafah dies from gunshot wounds received 2/7 [NYT 2/9, FJ 2/13]. 8-year-old Palestinian dies from burns received 2/4. At least 17 other Palestinians are wounded by troops. Soldiers demolish 2 homes in E. Jerusalem. 75 newly replanted olive trees are uprooted by troops in Bir Nabala [FJ 2/13]
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Occupied Palestine/Israel: Commercial strike is observed in Gaza. Curfews are placed on Khan Yunis, Jabalya, Beach, Nur Shams camps [FJ 2/13].
Other Countries: U.S. State Dept. issues report charging Israel with "substantial increase in human rights violations. " State Dept. spokesman states that 2/5 clash between Palestinian guerillas and Israeli troops in Lebanon could have negative impact on U.S.-PLO relations [WP 2/8].
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Occupied Palestine/Israel: In Rafah camp soldiers injure 15 Palestinians during demonstration. At least 6 other Palestinians are injured in Gaza Strip. Troops shoot, wound 4 Palestinians at Am'ari camp. In W. Bank troops destroy 3 houses, 1poultry farm, claiming they were built without permits [FJ 2/13]
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Occupied Palestine/Israel: Israeli troops open fire on demonstrators in Khan Yunis killing 2 Palestinians, wounding at least 24. Among the wounded was Red Cross field worker [FJ 2/13].
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Other Countries: U.S. district court judge rules Palestinian-American can be extradited to Israel to face charges of murder. Earlier judge ruled that extradition could not take place due to political nature of offense [WP 2/3].
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Occupied Palestine/Israel: In Fahmah soldiershoot, kill 14-year-old Palestinian. In Khan Yunis troopshoot, injure 3 Palestinians. Troops destroy 4 Palestinian houses in Surif. At least 4 other Palestinians are injured throughout O.T. [FJ 2/6].
Arab World: Palestinian guerrillas clash with SLA in southern Lebanon; 3 Palestinians are killed [MET 2/14].
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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].
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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].
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Occupied Palestine/Israel: In Surif troops open fire on demonstrators, kill 22- year-old Palestinian, wound 2. In Khan Yunis 5 Palestinians are wounded in clashes with soldiers. Demonstrations leave 3 Palestinians injured in Beach camp. At least 4 more Palestinians are shot in W. Bank [FJ 2/6].
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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].
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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].
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Occupied Palestine/Israel: Ehud Olmert, ministers reponsible for Arab affairs inside Israel, and Justice Min. Dan Meridor accuse soldiers of being "too light of finger on the trigger." Labor Energy Min. Moshe Shahal questions morality of army's widespread use of plastic bullets [WP 1/16].
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Occupied Palestine/Israel: In Hebron 17- year-old Palestinian dies after being shot by troops. 17-year-old Palestinian from Khan Yunis dies from wounds suffered 1/15 [WP 1/17, FJ 1/23]. In Burayj camp 3 Palestinians are shot by IDF troops. In Silwan troops arrest 37 Palestinians [FJ 1/23].
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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].
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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].
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Occupied Palestine/Israel: General strike is observed in O.T. [FJ 1/16].
Other Countries: Israel tells international conference on chemical weapons that it is taking steps to defend itself from Arab chemical weapons [LAT 1/10].
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Occupied Palestine/Israel: 1 1-year-old Palestinian from al-Maghayir dies from wounds received in confrontation with settlers on 12/31/88 [FJ 1/16]. In Khan Yunis troops clash with Israeli soldiers leaving at least 10 Palestinians injured. In al-Far'ah camp soldiers shoot, wound 5 Palestinian [NYT 1/10, FJ 1/16]. Troops shoot, wound 5 Palestinians in Bayt Ummar. At least 10 other Palestinians are injured during clashes throughout W. Bank. In the Nablus area troops demolish 3 Palestinian homes [FJ 1/16].
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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].
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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].
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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].
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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].
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Arab World: Egyptian pres. Husni Mubarak states willingness to visit Israel if move could help M.E. peace process [NYT, WP 12/26].
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Occupied Palestine/Israel: In jabalya troops shoot, kill 18-year-old Palestinian. Palestinian dies from wounds received during 12/16 demonstration in Nablus; 7 other Palestinians have died from wounds received 12/16 in Nablus [WP 12/26, FJ 1/2]. In Tamun clashes with troops leave 3 Palestinians injured. In Ramallah 1 Palestinian is injured. Soldiers injure 2 in Qalqiliyyah. In Khan Yunis soldiers shoot, wound 5 Palestinians. Soldiers injure 2 Palestinians in Beach camp [FJ 1/2].
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Occupied Palestine/Israel: General strike protesting deaths in Nablus enters 3rd day [FJ 12/26]. Israeli television reports that the "civil administration" has decreased amount of money that Palestinians may bring into O.T. from JD400 to JD200 [FJ 12/26].
Arab World: PLO exec. committee member Yassir Abed-Rabbo states PLO will appoint government for State of Palestine in next 2-3 months [CSM 12/20]. King Hussein shakes up Jordanian government; F.M. Taher Masri is ousted, P.M. Zayd Rifa'i increases power [WP 12/20].
Other Countries: E.C. decides to hold talks with Israel, U.S., PLO to press for international peace conference [NYT 12/20]. Arafat meets with Austrian chancellor Vrantisky, F.M. Mock; Austria upgrades PLO representative inVienna to "ambassador" [CSM 12/20].
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Occupied Palestine/Israel: 13-year-old Palestinian from Nablus dies from injuries received 12/10. In Khan Yunis troops shoot, wound 4 Palestinians; 20 other Palestinians are injured. In Nusayrat 2Palestinians are injured [FJ 12/26].
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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].
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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].
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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].
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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].
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Occupied Palestine/Israel: Curfews are enforced in parts of Gaza City, Nusayrat camp [FJ 12/5].
Other Countries: France, Italy, Sweden condemn U.S. denial of visa to Arafat [NYT 11/28]. Perez de Cuellar, secretary general of the United Nations, calls U.S. denial "incompatible with the obligations of the host country" [WP 11/28]. Arab diplomats announce that they have votes needed to move UN General Assembly to Geneva in order to hear Arafat [NYT 11/28].
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Occupied Palestine/Israel: Cashes erupt in Jabalya, Dayr al-Balah, al-Burayj, Khan Yunis, Idna, throughout O.T.; at least 17 Palestinians are injured [FJ 12/5].
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Occupied Palestine/Israel: Al-Am'ari camp remains under curfew for 3rd day [FJ 11/28].
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Occupied Palestine/Israel: Troops open fire during demonstration in Nablus, wound 3 Palestinians. In Kafr al-Dik 1 Palestinian is shot. In 'Ayn Bayt al-Ma' 3 Palestinians are shot, wounded. In Khan Yunis troops open fire, wound 2 Palestinians [FJ 11/28].
Arab World: IDF planes attack Force 17 positions in Lebanon, kill 7 Palestinians, wound 9 [FJ 11/28].
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Occupied Palestine/Israel: Palestinians in O.T. observe general strike. Curfews are imposed on Khan Yunis, Nusayrat, Beach, Jabalya camps [FJ 11/28].
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Occupied Palestine/Israel: In Bayt Furik troops open fire on Palestinian demonstrators, injuring 2. In Qaraweh Bani Hassan 6 Palestinians are injured as troops open fire. IDF declares Nablus a closed area. In Silwan troops fire tear gas at demonstrators; 3 Palestinians are treated for inhalation. In Gaza at least 4 Palestinians are injured during clashes with troops [Fl 11/28].
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Occupied Palestine/Israel: A general strike is observed in the Israeli Palestinian town of Taybah to protest the demolition of 15 buildings by Israeli police [LAT 11/9]. Israeli Supreme Court recommends that the army improve conditions at Ketziot (Ansar III) prison; court rejects appeals by 14 inmates to be transferred to jails in the occupied territories [LAT 11/9].
Other Countries: UN spokesman announces that Yasir Arafat has applied for visa to enter the United Stateso that he can address the UN; spokeswoman for U.S. mission to UN said visa is likely to be given [WP 11/10].
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Occupied Palestine/Israel: In Gaza Israeli troops shoot, injure 8 Palestinians during clashes [LAT 11/9]. In Taybah Palestinians protest the demolition of 15 buildings by Israeli authorities; 10 are arrested [LAT 11/9]. More than 30 Palestinian families are 'transferred" from the Jiftlik area in the Jordan Valley to the northern W. Bank. In Khan Yunis 3 Palestinians are shot, wounded. In Jabalya 7-year-old Palestinian is shot, injured [FJ 11/13].