The Palestine Chronology

Hamas issues leaflet saying Hadera bombing "2d in a series of 5 attacks" on Israelis, warning Palestinians to avoid "crowded Israeli areas." Leaflet also criticizes PLO Chmn. Arafat's denunciation of violence, asking, "Has appeasing America and Israel become more important to you than pleasing your own people and telling the word of truth?" Arafat calls PM Rabin to reject violence; FM Peres says "we appreciate the call. We would like to see some more definite language." (MM 4/14; CSM, NYT, WP, WT 4/15)

PM Rabin accuses Jordan of sheltering Hamas, calling Amman "a paradise for the activities of Hamas." Rabin says Israel has contacted Jordan over issue, alleges "direct contact" btwn. Hamas spokesmen in Amman, 'Izz al-Din al-Qassam militants in o.t. Jordanian Interior Min. summons Hamas rep. Muhammad Nazzal and spokesman Ibrahim Ghawsha, withdraws their passports and tells them to curb activities, reportedly before Rabin speaks. (MM 4/15, 4/18; NYT 4/15)

IDF arrests 18 Hamas mbrs. suspected of attacks on soldiers in Gaza; Hamas activist Mahmud Zahar says at least 40 Hamas mbrs. arrested since 4/11. (WT 4/15)

Roadside bomb nr. Rihan, southern Lebanon, kills 5 SIA mbrs. No group claims responsibility. IDF, SLA shell Sidon and 'Ayn al-Hilwa r.c. in retaliation, killing 3, wounding 12 in heaviest shelling since 7/93. (WP 4/15

Conference marking 30th anniversary of PLO held in Jerusalem despite Israeli ban. IDF prohibits mtg. fr. convening at Ambassador Hotel, site of 1964 PLO founding conference. Participants led by Rev. Jesse Jackson march to Orient House to hold session. (NYT, WT 4/10)

Palestinian opposition factions attack 2 SIA posts nr. 'Ali Tahir, southern Lebanon; IDF/SLA kill 3, wound 3. IDF, SLA casualties not reported. (WT 4/10)

Frmr. Melkite (Greek Catholic) Archbishop of Jerusalem Hilarion Capucci, expelled by Israel in 1977 for 1974 arms-smuggling charge, claims Israel offered to allow him to return but he rejected offer because "it was tied to me not saying anything regarding the Palestinian cause or giving my opinion when I return." (NYT 4/10)

Lebanon asks U.S. to pressure Israel to allow aid to reach 415 Palestinian deportees, and refuses deportees' request to admit their sick and wounded to Lebanese hospitals. PLO reiterates support of Lebanese stance. (NYT 12/27)

Hamas spokesman Ibrahim Ghawshah strongly denounces Chmn. Arafat's 12/24 statement implying Israel should have executed the killer of the border policeman (Sawt al-Sha'b 12/27 in FBIS 12/28)

Israeli radio announces that 30 out of 44 Labor MKs support negotiations with the PLO. (Qol Yisra'el 12/26 in FBIS 12/28)

IDF shoots dead 15-year-old Palestinian during clashes in Shati' camp, Gaza Strip. (Qol Yisra'el 12/26 in FBIS 12/28)

SIA patrol clashes with Palestinian gunmen in the "security zone," southern Lebanon, killing 1. (Radio Lebanon 12/27, VOL 12/26 in FBIS 12/29)