The Palestine Chronology

Social/Economic/Political

Occupied Palestine/Israel: Israel deports five Palestinians accused of leading the intifada in the W. Bank. 4 are deported to Lebanon, while the fifth, Dr. Taysir Aruri, is expelled to France [NYT, LAT 8/28; MET 9/5].

Other Countries: PLO spokesman in Washington says Arafat is "seriously considering" coming to New York in September for the UN General Assembly, and that the purpose of the visit "would not be to challenge the United States . . . [but] to facilitate and encourage the peacemaking process" [NYT 8/28].

Military Action

Occupied Palestine/Israel: 14 Gaza residents are detained after Molotov cocktail is thrown at army post. Petrol bombs are thrown at soldiers in Gaza and Jabaliyyah. Curfews on Rafah and Jabaliyyah lifted, curfew imposed on 'Ayn 'Arik near Ramallah after stonethrowing incident. At least 18 Palestinians wounded in clashes with IDF forces throughout the O.T.; two children from Kafr Ni'mah are injured when a suspicious object explodes in their faces. Military court sentences 17-year-old Palestinian woman to 13 months in prison for attacking an IDF officer with a knife [FBIS 8/28].

Arab World: Israeli Air Force fighters bomb Hizballah camps in South Lebanon, killing 2 and wounding at least 10 [NYT 8/28]. At least 7 others are killed, 15 wounded in further Israeli raids on South Lebanon Hizballah bases [WP, LAT 8/29].

Social/Economic/Political

Occupied Palestine/Israel: P.M. Shamir says he has recently met with well-educated and experienced Palestinians who heard him out and are convinced he wants peace [FBIS 8/23].

Military Action

Occupied Palestine/Israel: An 11-year-old Palestinian from Rafah is shot, killed, and 2 more are wounded, prompting demonstrations; Rafah placed under curfew. At least one Palestinian is killed, 8 others wounded in clashes throughout the Gaza Strip; IDF detains "dozens of inhabitants" of 'Anabta; IDF soldiers raid al-Ahali Hospital in Gaza, capture 4 youths accused of throwing stones [FBIS 8/24].

Military Action

Occupied Palestine/Israel: In Gaza Strip at least 8 Palestinians are shot, injured by Israeli troops. In Duhayshah troops shoot, wound 2 Palestinians. Nur Shams remains under curfew for 10th consecutive day. Israeli soldiers demolish or seal 3 Palestinian houses in Gaza [FJ 7/31].

Arab World: Israeli commandos kidnap Shaykh 'Abd al-Karim 'Ubayd, a leader of Hizballah, and 2 others from Jibsheet, 16 km north of Israeli border; soldiers kill 1 Lebanese villager in raid [LAT 7/29, MET 8/8].

Social/Economic/Political

Occupied Palestine/Israel: Israeli authorities lift curfew in Tulkarm after 18 days [FJ 7/10].

Military Action

Occupied Palestine/Israel: InIdna troops shoot, kill 12-year-old Palestinian [FBIS 7/7, FJ 7/10]. At least 7 Palestinians are shot in Gaza Strip [FJ 7/10].

Social/Economic/Political

Occupied Palestine/Israel: Boutros Ohali, Egypt's minister of state for foreign affairs, visits Israel, states that PLO, Arab states view peace proposal as insincere [LAT, FBIS 6/12]. Israel lifts week-long curfew in Gaza Strip [LAT 6/12]. Israel charges 8 Israeli peace activists with contacting PLO [LAT 6/12].

Other Countries: Secretary of State Baker announces that he will send high level representative to Israel to ascertain Shamir's government commitment to election plan [WP 6/12].

Military Action

Occupied Palestine/Israel: In Tel Aviv 2 Palestinians-ages 15 and 17-die from wounds received 6/10 in Jabalya [FBIS 6/12, FJ 6/19]. At least 12 Palestinians are injured in Jabalya [FJ 6/19]. After 12 days Israelifts curfew on Tulkarm [FBIS 6/14].

Social/Economic/Political

Occupied Palestine/Israel: Israel places all Gaza under curfew [FBIS 6/5].

Military Action Occupied Palestine/Israel: At least 5 Palestinians are shot, wounded throughout Gaza Strip [FJ 6/12].

Arab World: Egyptian patrol boat fires on Israeli pleasure boat in Egyptian waters injuring Israeli [FBIS 6/5].

Social/Economic/Political

Occupied Palestine/lsrael: In Shabura district of Gaza City curfew is lifted after 18 days [FJ 5/29].

Other Countries: Secretary of State Baker tells Israel in a speech before AIPAC to forswear any idea of greater Israel that includes O.T. [NYT 5/24].

Military Action

Occupied Palestine/Israel: Palestinian driving near Asqelon is killed by stone thrown from passing car [FBIS 5/22, WP 5/23]. Palestinian from Dur al-Qari' dies from wounds received 5/18. In Gaza Strip at least 6 Palestinians are shot, injured [FJ 5/29]

Social/Economic/Political

Occupied Palestine/Israel: Israeli prime minister Shamir threatens to resign if Likud does not supporthe proposed elections for O.T. [LAT 5/22]. Nur Shams enters 20th day under curfew [FBIS 5/22]. General strike is observed throughout O.T. [LAT 5/22]. Israel detains Shaykh Ahmad Yasin, spiritual leader of Hamas in Gaza [FBIS 5/22].

Military Action

Occupied Palestine/Israel: In Abu Dis 16- year-old Palestinian is killed during clash with troops and at least 15 other Palestinians are wounded. In al-'Azariyah troops shoot, kill Palestinian youth [FBIS 5/22, FJ 5/29]. In Hebron troops open fire, wound 4 Palestinians. At least 25 Palestinians are shot throughout Gaza Strip [FBIS 5/22]. 

Social/Economic/Political

Occupied Palestine/Israel: Israel lifts curfew on part of Gaza Strip, refuses to allow Gazans to reporto work inside green line. Palestinians report that Israeli authorities have ordered them to stop exporting citrus from Gaza. Tel Aviv mayor Shlomo Lahat says that the city will no longer employ Palestinians for street cleaning, garbage collecting, sanitation work: "I don't want to discriminate and make them take only this kind of job, which has been the case up until now" [NYT 5/19]. Israel bans Druze leader from Galilee from entering O.T. for 1 year [FBIS 5/18].

Arab World: Jordan's king Hussein calls Israel's election proposal an attempt to "waste time" [LAT 5/19]. PLO calls on UN to take "practical measures to protect the residents of the West Bank and Gaza" [FBIS 5/19].

Military Action

Occupied Palestine/Israel: In E. Jerusalem 20-year-old Palestinian from Duhayshah dies from wounds received 2 weeks earlier. In Jamma'in troops open fire, kill Palestinian [FBIS 5/18]. IDF troops shoot, kill Palestinian youth from Nusayrat camp [FBIS 5/19]. At least 3 Palestinians are shot, injured in Tulkarm camp [FBIS 5/18].

Arab World: Soldiers of the Israeli-backed South Lebanese Army (SLA) wound 2 Irish UNIFIL troops in the Israeli-imposed "security zone" [FBIS 5/19].

Social/Economic/Political

Occupied Palestine/Israel: Israel places 20 Palestinian towns, villages, camps under curfew; 450,00 Palestinians forbidden to leave homes [LAT 5/8].

Military Action

Occupied Palestine/Israel: Troops shoot, wound at least 12 Palestinians in Gaza Strip [FJ 5/15]. In W. Bank 8 Palestinians are injured during confrontations with troops [FBIS 5/8]. Body of 21-year-old Israeli soldier missing since 16 February is found in southem Israel [MET 5/16]. Police round up 200 Palestinians, escort them out of Ashdod as Israelis chant "death to Arabs" [NYT 5/9].

Social/Economic/Political

Occupied Palestine/Israel: Civil administration in Gaza reports that since beginning of intifadah (12/9/87) Beach camp has spent 190 days (not consecutive) under curfew; Jabalya 164 days; Dayr al-Balah 116 days; Khan Yunis camp 105 days; Rafah's Shabura quarter 137 days; Rafah's G and O quarters 122 days; al-Shaja'iyah 40 days [FBIS 5/3].

Other Countries: Italian parliament upgrades status of PLO to "general delegation" of Palestine; new status is below full diplomatic recognition [FBIS 5/4].

Military Action

Occupied Palestine/Israel: Palestinian stabs, kills 2 Israelis, injures 4 others in Jerusalem [FBIS 5/3, MET 5/16]. In Duhayshah troops shoot, injure at least 25 Palestinians, demolish 5 homes. At least 10 Palestinians are injured throughout O.T. [FJ 5/8]. Israeli soldier disappears north of Gaza Strip [LAT 5/8].

Arab World: Israel shells S. Lebanon village of Nabatiyyah [FBIS 5/3]. 

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: 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: 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

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/Israel: Curfew order is issued for all of Gaza; Beach camp enters 8th consecutive day under curfew, Dayr al-Balah enters 6th day [FJ 12/19].

Military Action

Occupied Palestine/Israel: In Nablus soldiers shoot, wound 3 Palestinians. In Balatah camp 3 Palestinians are hospitalized following beatings. At least 11 Palestinians are injured in Gaza Strip following clashes with Israeli troops [FJ 12/19].

Military Action

Occupied Palestine/Israel: Israeli troops kill 40-year-old Palestinian woman in Beach camp as she leaves home during curfew. During demonstrations in Gaza Strip 4 Palestinians are shot, wounded by Israeli troops [FJ 11/28].

Social/Economic/Political

Occupied Palestine/Israel: Curfew confining 1,000,000 Palestinians to their homes enters 6th straight day [CSM 11/17].

Other Countries: State Dept. and Bush transition team announce that political statement from 19th PNC, which implicitly recognizes Israel, does not meet U.S. requirements for PLO-U.S. talks [NYT 11/ 17]. British P.M. Margaret Thatcher urges Pres. Reagan and Pres. -elect Bush to take a constructive approach to new PLO positions [WP 11/17].

Military Action

Occupied Palestine/Israel: 25-year-old Palestinian from Rafah dies from wounds received during earlier demonstrations. Soldiers wound 2 Gazans with live ammunition. In Ramallah troops arrest 2 Palestinians during demonstrations. In 'Azzun soldiers arrest 15 Palestinians, demolish 3 houses [FJ 11/21].

Social/Economic/Political

Occupied Palestine/Israel: Police ban gatherings of 10 or more in E. Jerusalem, threaten Palestinians that if they display the Palestinian flag they can receive 5 years in jail, $10,000 fine. Curfew for the Gaza Strip enters 4th day. Closure of W. Bank schools is extended until end of November. Army cuts off electricity in Hebron and Nablus [WP 11/16].

Arab World: In Algiers PNC proclaims Palestinian state with Jerusalem as capital, accepts UN Resolution 242, and calls for "peaceful coexistence with all people for a durable and lasting peace" and for the convening of international peace conference [WP 11/16]. Several Arab countries recognize the State of Palestine - Algeria, Saudi Arabia, Tunisia, Iraq, Jordan, Kuwait, Bahrain, North Yemen, South Yemen, Mauritania [NYT 11/16].

Other Countries: Turkey and Malaysia recognize the State of Palestine [WP 11/16].

Social/Economic/Political

Occupied Palestine/Israel: IDF places the Gaza Strip under curfew, prohibits transportation to and from the W. Bank [WP 11/12, FJ 11/13]. Likud leader Yitzhaq Shamir promises religious parties that Likud-led government would amend the "who is a Jew" law [NYT 11/12]. Poll shows 68% of Israeli public favor another "National Unity" government [NYT 11/ 12]. Authorities order schools closed in East Jerusalem on 11/14, 11/15 [FJ 11/13].

Military Action

Occupied Palestine/Israel: In Jerusalem troops fire on, wound 12-year-old boy. In Gaza soldiers destroy the homes of 12 Palestinians, alleging that they are member of Islamic Jihad. In Jabalya 2 houses are sealed [FJ 11/13].

Social/Economic/Political

Occupied Palestine/Israel: Total strike is observed in the occupied territories marking the 32nd anniversary of Kafr Qasim. At 'Azzah refugee camp curfew enters 9th day [FJ 11/6].

Military Action

Occupied Palestine/Israel: In the village of Rujayb 7 Palestinians are shot, injured during demonstrations. Demonstrations erupt throughout the Gaza Strip; 18 residents are treated for injuries [FJ 11/6].

Social/Economic/Political

Occupied Palestine/Israel: After 10 days Israeli authorities lift curfew on the village of Burqa; villagers are forbidden to harvest olive crop [FJ 10/23].

Arab World: Christian Science Monitor reports that Israel's Labor party asked PLO through the Soviets to calm the uprising in order to help with the election [CSM 10/ 17].

Other Countries: Leaders of the American Jewish Congress, the American Jewish Committee, and the Anti-Defamation League of B'nai B'rith declare that the American-Israel Public Affairs Committee is out of step with the feelings of the American Jewish community; the three groups have agreed to form a joint political committee to work on behalf of Israel [NYT 10/17]. UNRWA releases its annual report at UN headquarters. In 1987 it spent $207 million to help 2.3 million Palestinian refugees. UNRWA reports that 47 workers are being detained by Israeli authorities [NYT 10/18].

Military Action

Occupied Palestine/Israel: Demonstrations erupt throughout the Gaza Strip: in Rafah 5 Palestinians are shot, injured; in Khan Yunis troops injure 4 people with plastic bullets; in Beach camp 3 Palestinians are injured by Israeli troops. In Salfit 4 Palestinians are wounded by soldiers. In Nablus troops wound 4 Palestinians. In Kufr Thulth troops arrest 15 Palestinians [FJ 10/ 23]. 

Social/Economic/Political

Occupied Palestine/Israel: Hebron observes the first day of 3-day strike to protesthe 9/ 30 killing of 2 residents. In Dannabah a curfew enters its 29th day [FJ 10/11].

Military Action

Occupied Palestine/Israel: In Bethlehem troops shoot 4 Palestinians with rubber bullets. Troops shoot 5 Palestinians in Rafah. During clashes in Beach camp 2 Palestinians are shot. In Nusayrat 2 Palestinians are shot [FJ 10/11]. UNRWA expresses concern over the rising number of Palestinian injuries in Gaza. Whereas 107 Palestinians were injured in Gaza during August, 760 Palestinians were injured in September. Of the 760, 445 were injured by gunfire, 66 by rubber bullets or tear gas, and 249 by beatings [FJ 10/11].

Social/Economic/Political

Occupied Palestine/Israel: Israel bans "popular committees" which have assisted Palestinians during the intifadah; membership in a popular committee is made punishable by 10 years in prison. Representatives of the European Community protest Israel's deportation policy; Israel's Foreign Ministry responds that deportations are necessary to maintain order. Israel lifts 3-day curfew for parts of Gaza; 265,000 Palestinians remain under curfew [WP 8/19]. Qabatiyyah is placed under curfew for the 27th consecutive day [FJ 8/21].

Other Countries: International Committee of the Red Cross criticizes shooting of 2 Palestinians at Ansar III prison, calls removal of Palestinian prisoners from occupied territories a violation of the 4th Geneva Convention [WP 8/19].

Military Action

Occupied Palestine/Israel: In Tammun 2 Palestinians are shot during confrontations with soldiers; in al-Am'ari refugee camp 4 Palestinians are shot during clashes; in Burayj one Palestinian isshot; in Jabalya one Palestinian is shot [FJ 8/2 1]. Red Cross officials state that 270 Palestinians were treated following beatings during the period from 15 to 17 August [WP 8/19]

Social/Economical/Political

Occupied Palestine/Israel: A general strike is observed in the occupied territories. Military curfew enters its 3rd day in the Gaza Strip [CSM 8/18, FJ 8/21].

Military Action

Occupied Palestine/Israel: Israel expels 4, orders deportation of 25 other Palestinians. Soldiers kill 9-year-old Palestinian girl during riots in W. Bank, according to Israeli television. Hospitals report treating 105 Arabs who had been clubbed or beaten [WP 8/18, FJ 8/21]. An army investigation concludes that 18-year-old Muhammad Abid Ma'adi al-Zaydan, who was killed by Israeli troops on 4 April, had not threatened the lives of soldiers at the time of the shooting; a colonel is removed from his post [CSM 8/18]. In Balatah 4Palestinians are shot; in Nablus 3 are shot [FJ 8/21]

Social/Economical/Political

Occupied Palestine/Israel: In Gaza Strip 650,000 Palestinians are confined to their homes for the 2nd straight day [WP 8/171. Qalqiliyyah, Qabatiyyah, 'Azzun, Tulkarm, and Dannabah are also placed under curfew [FJ 8/21].

Arab World: In Egypt PLO leaders meet with Pres. Husni Mubarak and agree to draft aprogram for a government-in-exile [WP 8/17].

Military Action

Occupied Palestine/Israel: Troops open fire on hundreds of rioting Palestinians at Ketziot (Ansar III) Prison in the Negev; 2 Palestinians die, 1 is wounded [WP 8/17, FJ 8/21]. Another Palestinian prisoner is found hanged in his cell at police headquarters in Jerusalem [FJ 8/21]. At Beach camp, 65-year-old Palestinian dies after being exposed to tear gas [FJ 8/21]. According to officials at al-Shifa Hospital 60 people from Gaza City are treated for beatings [FJ 8/21].

Social/Economic/Political

Occupied Palestine/Israel: In Nablus a sit-in is held at Red Cross office to demand release of prisoners. Israeli official states Israel will fire or retire 7,500 of the 18,500 employees of the West Bank's "civil administration" [FJ 8/21].

Other Countries: Former Italian prime minister Bettino Craxi calls for the establishment of a Palestinian govemment-in-exile [FJ 8/21].

Military

Occupied Palestine/Israel: In Tulkarm camp a 22-year-old Palestinian dies after being shot by Israeli soldiers. In W. Jerusalem a 20-year-old Palestinian is found dead in his prison cell. In Nablus 3 Palestinians are injured during demonstrations. In Qabatiyyah, which has been under curfew for 24 days, there is a water shortage. Demonstrations occur in Tulkarm, throughout Gaza and E. Jerusalem. Soldiers uproot a citrus orchard in the Gaza Strip in response to stone throwers [FJ 8/21].

Social/Economic/Political

Occupied Palestine/lsrael: Israeli authorities limit to 400 Jordanian Dinars ($1200) the amount Palestinians can receive from abroad [FJ 8/21]. All of Gaza Strip is placed under curfew [FJ 8/21, LAT 8/15].

Military

Occupied Palestine/Israel: Two Palestinians die from injuries sustained 8/13. Palestinians clash with troops in Tulkarm, Sa'ir, Bethlehem, Hebron, and Balatah and Jalazun camps.

Social/Economic/Political

Occupied Palestine/Israel: The Knesset defeats two bills that would give Orthodox Jewish authorities the power to decide who is eligible for the right of return [NYT 6/15].

Other Countries: The U.S. criticizes Israeli policy allowing Israeli civilians to shoot on sight Palestinians carrying firebombs. State Dept. calls deportation of Mubarak 'Awad "unjustifiable" [WT 6/15]. 'Awad reiterates his willingness to convert to Judaism in order to return to Jerusalem [NYT 6/15].

Military

Occupied Palestine/Israel: 2 IDF officers are severely injured in firebomb attack in the village of Bayt 'Umar; the village is placed under curfew [NYT 6/16]. Curfews are issued for 11 locations in the occupied territories [FJ 6/19]. Israel announces the establishment of a new police team to combat the outbreak of brush and forest fires [CSM 6/15]. Clashes are reported in Nablus, Bayt Furik, Bayt Dajan, 'Azmut, Salim, and throughout the Gaza Strip [FJ 6/19].

Social/Economic/Political

Occupied Palestine/Israel: Palestinian merchants observe general strike in W. Bank, Gaza Strip, and E. Jerusalem [FJ 5/22]. In Jerusalem, 3,300 police patrol streets in effort to prevent demonstrations [MET 5/26]. Elderly Palestinian dies of wounds sustained when he was beaten by settlers in Hebron 5/8 [FJ 5/22]. Israel announces cost of living rose 2.7% in April [MET 5/26].

Military Action

Occupied Palestine/Israel: Beach camp is placed under curfew after stone-throwing incidents. Soldiers use tear gas, rubber bullets to disperse crowds of protesters in Jabalya camp. Zayta village, near Tulkarm, is ordered under curfew after demonstrations. Curfew continues in 'Anabta, east of Tulkarm [FJ 5/22].