The Palestine Chronology

PLO-Lebanese army ceasefire takes hold in Sidon area after 73 killed, 200 wounded, mostly Palestinians. Under terms of ceasefire agreement, PLO agrees to move heavy weapons out of S. Lebanon, restrict remaining 5,000 fighters, armed only with light infantry weapons, to the 'Ayn al-Hilwa and al-Mi'a wa Mi'a refugee camps. Army agrees not to enter camps as long as cease-fire remains in effect. Government states discussions on civil and social rights of Palestinians in Lebanon will take place. Government also agrees to release PLO prisoners. In Tunis, PLO Chmn. Arafat backs accord, telephones approval. Fighting came as result of attempt by Lebanese government to disarm all armed group in Lebanon. Army control of area could limit attacks on Israeli-backed forces in the "security zone" in S. Lebanon. (MEM 7/5; NYT, LAT 7/6)

Hunger strike among Palestinian prisoners spreads to Tel Mond prison, the seventh prison now on strike. (MEM 7/8)

At press conference with Israeli peace activist Abie Nathan, PLO Chmn. Arafat declares willingness to have portions of Palestine National Charter which "threaten" Israel deleted as part of peace treaty in return for reciprocal Israeli measures. (MEM 7/5) 

Fighting continues between Lebanese army, PLO forces near Sidon. (MEM 7/3; NYT 7/4)

As compromise to Palestinians, Lebanese cabinet revokes long-standing presidential decree limiting Palestinian employment in certain fields. (MEM 7/5)

Hunger strike among Palestinian prisoners spreads to Ansar 3/Ketziot prison, the sixth prison now on strike. (MEM 7/8)

Guerrillas open fire at Israeli army post on Mt. Hermon, occupied Golan Heights, killing one soldier. Incident represents first Israeli death along Israeli-Syrian front since 1975. DFLP claims responsibility. (WP, MEM 7/4)

Association of Civil Rights in Israel announces that Israeli army has begun investigating allegations that undercover army unit beat Palestinian detainees. (LAT 6/26)

Palestinian prisoners at Junayd prison join those at Nafha prison [see 6/23] in beginning hunger strike to protest prison conditions. (MEM 7/8)