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Occupied Palestine/Israel: Labor threatens to withdraw from national unity government in response to Shamir's endorsement of strict conditions on proposed...
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Occupied Palestine/Israel: Labor threatens to withdraw from national unity government in response to Shamir's endorsement of strict conditions on proposed...
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Occupied Palestine/Israel: Survey of Israeli Jews (except those living in O.T., kibbutzim) shows that 60% favor elections in O.T. Second survey shows that 46% of...
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Occupied Palestine/Israel: Right-wing Knesset members lead group of Israelis, escorted by IDF, on hike through W. Bank to demonstrate Israeli sovereignty [LAT 6/...
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Other Countries: Michel Aflaq, founder of Baath party, dies in Paris hospital [NYT 6/25].
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Occupied Palestine/Israel: Settlers shoot,...
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Other Countries: UNESCO condemns closure of schools in O.T. [FJ 6/26]. The Socialist International calls on all parties in Middle East to participate in...
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Occupied Palestine/Israel: Israel bans membership in Islamic Resistance Movement, Islamic Holy War, Hizballah; membership is punishable by up to 10 years in prison...
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Occupied Palestine/Israel: Israeli chief of staff Shomron states that only way military can put down uprising is by mass deportation, starvation, or genocide [WP 6...
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Occupied Palestine/Israel: Army Chief of Staff Dan Shomron proposes a plan to speed up deportation procedures; under plan appeals would be undertaken after...
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Occupied Palestine/Israel: Palestinians in O.T. observe general strike [FBIS 6/9].
Other Countries: Letter urging Secretary of State Baker to be "fully...
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Occupied Palestine/Israel: Bethlehem mayor Elias Frayj resigns to protest Israel's closure of Manger Square, then withdraws resignation [FBIS 6/7]. Government...
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Occupied Palestine/Israel: 24 MKs denounce as racist Ariel's decision to make Arab workers wear badges [NYT 6/1]. Knesset Finance Committee approves NIS (new...
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Occupied Palestine/Israel: Labor party leader Shimon Peres states that Israel must give up Gaza as part of peace process [FBIS 6/1]. Soviet F. M. Shevardnadze...
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Occupied Palestine/Israel: Letter from Baker to Arens implying that continued settlement of O.T. may lead to cut off of U.S. aid is made public [FBIS 5/30].
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Occupied Palestine/Israel: Prime Minister Shamir calls Baker's speech calling on Israel to forswear annexation of O.T. "useless" [NYT, WP 5/24]. General strike is...
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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...
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Occupied Palestine/Israel: Israeli officials state that Sec. of State Baker has sent letter to F. M. Arens pressing for specifics concerning Israel's proposed...
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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: In Bethlehem troops open fire, kill 13-year-old Palestinian [LAT 5/6, FJ 5/15]. In Gaza soldiers injure at least 35 Palestinians [FJ 5/15].
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Occupied Palestine/Israel: Israeli inquiry into killing of 5 Palestinians in Nahalin (4/13) finds border police opened fire without restraint, action may be taken...
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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...
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Occupied Palestine/Israel: Diplomats representing Spain, Greece, France (the countries that are developing European Community's position toward Israeli-Arab...
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Occupied Palestine/Israel: Poll of Israeli Jews suggests that 65% favor elections in O.T.; 58% feel that intifadah has not affected their lifestyles; D.M. Rabin is...
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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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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,...
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Occupied Palestine/Israel: Cabinet Minister Ariel Sharon calls for more Jewish settlement in E. Jerusalem [FBIS 3/29]. According to figures released by Ministry of...
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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...
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Occupied Palestine/Israel: Israeli intelligence study indicates: only way to end uprising is for Israel to talk to PLO; PLO is only Palestinian leadership; PLO has...
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Occupied Palestine/Israel: Paestinians in Galilee send trucks of food, medicine to Palestinians in O.T. [FBIS 3/14]. Border police units will be gradually...
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Occupied Palestine/Israel: Economy Min. Gad Ya'aqobi announces that intifadah cost Israeli economy NIS 1.2 billion in 1988 [FBIS 3/14].
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Occupied Palestine/Israel: Jaffee Center for Strategic Studies issues report calling for Israeli-PLO talks, prolonged transitional period that could lead to...
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Occupied Palestine/Israel: Labor threatens to withdraw from national unity government in response to Shamir's endorsement of strict conditions on proposed elections in O.T. [WP 7/11]. Israeli unemployment rises 4% in June [FBIS 7/11].
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Occupied Palestine/Israel: In Ramallah troops kill Palestinians 17 and 20 years old. In Khirbet Abu Falah soldiers kill 18- year-old Palestinian. In Burayj 15-year-old Palestinian is shot, killed. Palestinian from Gaza dies from wounds received 7/9 [NYT 7/11, FJ 7/1 7]. At least 17 Palestinians are injured in clashes throughout O.T. [FJ 7/17].
Arab World: In south Lebanon IDF, SLA troops raid guerrilla base, kill 3 Arabs [NYT 7/1 1]; 2 Israeli soldiers are injured [FBIS 7/11].
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Occupied Palestine/Israel: Survey of Israeli Jews (except those living in O.T., kibbutzim) shows that 60% favor elections in O.T. Second survey shows that 46% of Israeli Jews believe that Israel is "too democratic": 74% think that tougher policy is needed to put down intifadah [FBIS 7/7].
Arab World: Fateh announces it will hold conference near end of July. Saudi Arabia gives $6 million to PLO's Intifadah Support Fund [FBIS 7/6].
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Occupied Palestine/Israel: Israeli soldiers shoot, kill 18-year-old Palestinian in Nusayrat camp [FBIS 7/7, FJ 7/10]. At least 58 Palestinians are injured in clashes throughout O.T. [FJ 7/10]. Israeli troops arrest 200 Palestinians; over 13,000 Palestinians are currently being held in Israeli prisons [WP, FBIS 7/5].
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Occupied Palestine/Israel: Right-wing Knesset members lead group of Israelis, escorted by IDF, on hike through W. Bank to demonstrate Israeli sovereignty [LAT 6/ 30]. In Gaza first of 500 families from Canada camp in Sinai are resettled near Rafah as part of 1979 Camp David accord [FBIS 6/29].
Arab World: The rival governments in Lebanon resume relations with Egypt; ties were broken in 1979 with Egypt signed a treaty with Israel [LAT 7/1].
Other Countries: U.S. State Dept. calls deportation of 8 Palestinians "harmful" [LAT 6/30].
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Occupied Palestine/Israel: Israel deports 8 Palestinian activists to Lebanon [LAT, FBIS 6/30]. In Balatah camp troops shoot, wound 5 Palestinians. At least 4 others are injured throughout O.T. [FBIS 6/30].
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Other Countries: Michel Aflaq, founder of Baath party, dies in Paris hospital [NYT 6/25].
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Occupied Palestine/Israel: Settlers shoot, kill 20-year-old Palestinian near Ramallah [FBIS 6/23]. In Ansar 3 22-year-old Palestinian collaborator is killed. Chris George, American relief worker kidnapped 6/22, is released [FBIS 6/26].
Arab World: IDF patrol north of Israeli-imposed "security zone" kills 6 Arabs, 1 Israeli soldier is wounded [FBIS 6/26].
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Other Countries: UNESCO condemns closure of schools in O.T. [FJ 6/26]. The Socialist International calls on all parties in Middle East to participate in international peace conference; Israel's Labor party boycotts meeting because PLO was invited to send observer [FJ 6/26, MET 7/4].
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Occupied Palestine/Israel: In Nablus 50- year-old Palestinian suspected of collaboration is found dead [FBIS 6/21, MET 7/4]. At least 5 Palestinians are shot, injured during clashes in W. Bank. In Gaza Strip soldiers shoot 20 Palestinians during demonstrations [FJ 6/26].
Arab World: Israeli jets bomb PFLP-GC base 15 miles south of Beirut killing 1 Arab, wounding 6 [NYT 6/22].
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Occupied Palestine/Israel: Israel bans membership in Islamic Resistance Movement, Islamic Holy War, Hizballah; membership is punishable by up to 10 years in prison [NYT 6/19].
Arab World: Muhammed Milhem, member PLO executive committee in charge of O.T. affairs, states that PLO accepts election proposal as long as elections are conducted with superpower guarantees [FBIS 6/16].
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Occupied Palestine/Israel: Jewish settler is found stabbed to death outside Ariel [FBIS 6/19, NYT 6/20]. Israeli troops shoot, kill 17-year-old Palestinian in Nablus [NYT 6/19, FJ 6/26]. Soldiers shoot, kill 20- year-old Palestinian in Nablus [FJ 6/26]. In Gaza Palestinian shoots at Israeli soldier, kills Palestinian bystander [NYT 6/19].
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Occupied Palestine/Israel: Israeli chief of staff Shomron states that only way military can put down uprising is by mass deportation, starvation, or genocide [WP 6/17, LAT 6/18]. Israel closes Holy Land Press Service run by Palestinian activist Sari Nusaybah [WP 6/17]. Military court sentences 4 soldiers charged with manslaughter in the beating death of 43-year-old Palestinian to 6-9 months in jail for brutality [NYT 6/16]. Shamir says election proposal for O.T. is Camp David agreement in new packaging [FBIS 6/16].
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Occupied Palestine/Israel: Troops shoot, injure at least 7 Palestinians in Gaza. In Wadi Fukin soldiers shoot, wound 3 Palestinians. Troops shoot, injure 4 Palestinians in Aida camp. In Bayt Lid troops open fire, injuring 3 Palestinians [FJ 6/19]. In Gaza 2 Palestinians accused of collaboration are killed [NYT 6/16].
Arab World: In south Lebanon 2 Israeli soldiers are wounded by mortars [FBIS 6/16].
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Occupied Palestine/Israel: Army Chief of Staff Dan Shomron proposes a plan to speed up deportation procedures; under plan appeals would be undertaken after deportation [FBIS 6/14].
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Occupied Palestine/Israel: Near Ashqelon 6 Palestinians are injured by stonethrowers [FBIS 6/15]. At least 3 Palestinians are shot, injured throughout O.T. [FJ 6/19].
Arab World: IDF planes bomb Palestine Liberation Front base in Kafr Sir, south of Beirut, killing 4 guerrillas, wounding 9 [FBIS 6/14].
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Occupied Palestine/Israel: Palestinians in O.T. observe general strike [FBIS 6/9].
Other Countries: Letter urging Secretary of State Baker to be "fully supportive" of Israel's election program is signed by 92 senators [NYT 6/9].
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Occupied Palestine/Israel: IDF patrol opens fire, kills 13-year-old Palestinian [FBIS 6/ 9]. In Nablus 55-year-old Palestinian suspected of collaboration is killed [FBIS 6/8]. Arab World: Israeli warplanes carry out mock raids over Sidon [FBIS 6/8].
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Occupied Palestine/Israel: Bethlehem mayor Elias Frayj resigns to protest Israel's closure of Manger Square, then withdraws resignation [FBIS 6/7]. Government reports that tourism is down 2% in first 5months of 1989 compared to 1988 [MET 6/13].
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Occupied Palestine/Israel: In Bayt Lahiyah troops shoot, kill Palestinian, wound 2. In W. Bank 10 Palestinians are injured during clashes with Israeli troops [FBIS 6/7].
Arab World: IDF-SLA force kills 2 guerrillas north of Israeli "security zone" in Lebanon [FBIS 6/7].
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Occupied Palestine/Israel: 24 MKs denounce as racist Ariel's decision to make Arab workers wear badges [NYT 6/1]. Knesset Finance Committee approves NIS (new Israeli shekels) 30 million for settlements, roads in O.T., NIS 10 million for Jewish Agency's settlement department [FBIS 6/ 1]. Bank of Israel reports that intifadah cost Israel's economy $650 million in 1988; Israel's trade surplus with O.T. dropped 76% to $42 million; overall exports fell 4.2%; tourism fell 15% [FBIS 6/2].
Other Countries: Amnesty International reports that Israel has detained 5,000 Palestinians without charge or trial since beginning of uprising [NYT 6/1].
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Occupied Palestine/Israel: Israeli troops open fire, kill 20-year-old Palestinian, wound 3 in Khan Yunis [LAT, NYT 6/1]. In Tel Aviv 18-year-old Palestinian from Nusayrat dies from wounds received 5/30; 15-year-old Palestinian dies from wounds received 2 weeks earlier [FBIS 5/31, NYT 6/1]. An additional 13 Palestinians are injured in Gaza; at least 4 Palestinians in W. Bank [FBIS 6/1]. Arab World: Israeli warplanes bomb Hizballah, Abu Nidal bases near Beirut; 5 guerrillas are killed, 3 injured [LAT 6/1]. IDF troops shoot, kill 3 guerrillas in south Lebanon, several members SLA reported killed [FBIS 5/31, MET 6/13].
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Occupied Palestine/Israel: Labor party leader Shimon Peres states that Israel must give up Gaza as part of peace process [FBIS 6/1]. Soviet F. M. Shevardnadze calls Israel's plan for elections in O.T. "interesting" [FBIS 5/30]. D. M. Rabin states that standard of living in O.T. has dropped 40% due to uprising [FBIS 6/1]. Palestinian workers in W. Bank settlement, Ariel, must wear badges identifying them as foreign workers [NYT, FBIS 6/1].
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Occupied Palestine/Israel: In Tulkarm soldiers open fire, wound 4 Palestinians. In Nusayrat troops seriously wound Palestinian [FBIS 5/31]. Arab World: SLA troops open fire, kill guerrilla in south Lebanon; SLA soldier is injured [FBIS 5/31].
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Occupied Palestine/Israel: Letter from Baker to Arens implying that continued settlement of O.T. may lead to cut off of U.S. aid is made public [FBIS 5/30].
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Occupied Palestine/Israel: In Kifl Harith settlers shoot, kill 16-year-old Palestinian, wound 2, burn house. In Tall Palestinian is shot, killed while farming [FBIS 5/30]. In E. Jerusalem 18-year-old Palestinian from Hebron dies of wounds received 5/18. In Khan Yunis 37-year-old Palestinian suspected of collaboration is killed. At least 6 Palestinians are injured throughout O.T. [FBIS 5/31]. Guerrillas in S. Lebanon fire Katyusha rockets at Metulla, slightly injure Israeli baby [FBIS 5/30].
Arab World: In south Lebanon SLA, IDF patrol kills 2 guerrillas attempting to infiltrate Israel [FBIS 5/30].
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Occupied Palestine/Israel: Prime Minister Shamir calls Baker's speech calling on Israel to forswear annexation of O.T. "useless" [NYT, WP 5/24]. General strike is observed throughout O.T. Curfew in Anabta enters 20th day [FJ 5/29].
Arab World: Egyptian president Husni Mubarak gives keynote address opening Arab summit in Casablanca [WP 5/24]. Southern Lebanese town of Jezzin observes strike protesting tactics of Israeli, SLA troops [NYT 5/28].
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Occupied Palestine/Israel: In Rafah at least 10 Palestinians are shot, wounded during clash. At least 7 other Palestinians are shot, injured in Gaza [FJ 5/29]. Soldiers shoot, injure 2 Palestinians in Nablus [FBIS 5124].
Arab World: Joint IDF-SLA (South Lebanese Army) patrol enters 2 Druze villages north of "security zone" [FJ 5/29].
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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].
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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].
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Occupied Palestine/Israel: Israeli officials state that Sec. of State Baker has sent letter to F. M. Arens pressing for specifics concerning Israel's proposed election for O.T.-status of E. Jerusalem residents, international supervision, link between autonomy and final settlement [WP 5/12].
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Occupied Palestine/Israel: IDF kills 17- year-old Palestinian in Hebron [FBIS 5/11, NYT 5/12]. Over 100 right-wing Israeli march through Ashkelon, chant, "Death to Arabs," stoning Arab cars [NYT 5/12].
Arab World: Egypt is considering forgoing production of U.S.-designed M-IA1 tank in favor of joint Egyptian-Iraqi production of tank based on Soviet T-72 [WP 5/12].
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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: In Bethlehem troops open fire, kill 13-year-old Palestinian [LAT 5/6, FJ 5/15]. In Gaza soldiers injure at least 35 Palestinians [FJ 5/15].
Arab World: In S. Lebanon 3 Israeli soldiers are wounded in explosion [LAT 5/6, MET 5/16].
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Occupied Palestine/Israel: Israeli inquiry into killing of 5 Palestinians in Nahalin (4/13) finds border police opened fire without restraint, action may be taken against 7 soldiers, 4 officers [NYT, LAT 5/5]. Israeli military prosecutor accuses Birzeit University professor Sari Nusaybeh of planning financial, operational aspects of intifadah [NYT 5/5].
Arab World: In response to Arafat's declaration that PLO Charter is "null and void," DFLP leader Nayif Hawatmah states that PLO's current program supersedes all previous positions [FBIS 5/4].
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Occupied Palestine/Israel: Hebron resident is shot, killed by troops at IDF roadblock inside green line [FBIS 5/4, FJ 5/8]. Israeli settlers set fire to full mosque, shoot, wound 5 Palestinians in Hebron [LAT 5/5]. At least 3 Palestinians from Gaza are shot by troops [FJ 5/8].
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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].
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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].
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Occupied Palestine/Israel: Diplomats representing Spain, Greece, France (the countries that are developing European Community's position toward Israeli-Arab conflict) attempt to visit Nahalin, but are tumed back by IDF [FJ 5/1].
Arab World: PLO announces that it has received $12 million from Saudis to support intifadah [FBIS 4/26].
Other Countries: The Soviet Foreign Ministry criticizes Shamir's election proposal as insufficient. Aides to Italian P.M. de Mita state that Italy is prepared to underwrite $75 million aid package for O.T. [FBIS 4/25].
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Occupied Palestine/Israel: In Rafah troops open fire, kill Palestinian [FBIS 4/26, FJ 5/1]. In Gaza Strip troops injure 19 Palestinians. Troops wound 4 Palestinians in Hebron [FBIS 4/26].
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Occupied Palestine/Israel: Poll of Israeli Jews suggests that 65% favor elections in O.T.; 58% feel that intifadah has not affected their lifestyles; D.M. Rabin is most popular minister [FBIS 4/19]. Al HaMishmar reports that Israel has spent NIS 100 million to operate detention facilitiesince intifadah began [FBIS 4/19].
Other Countries: In Czechoslovakia, MKs Me'ir Wilner, Tawfiq Zayyad of Democratic Front for Peace and Equality meet with Arafat [FBIS 4/21, 4/27].
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Occupied Palestine/Israel: In Nusayrat camp 5 Palestinians are injured as troops open fire on demonstrators. At least 17 Palestinians are injured throughout O.T. [FJ 4/24].
Arab World: IDF orders that all Palestinians killed during clashes in S. Lebanon be buried in Israel so that their bodies can be used to trade for Israeli bodies [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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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].
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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].
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Occupied Palestine/Israel: Cabinet Minister Ariel Sharon calls for more Jewish settlement in E. Jerusalem [FBIS 3/29]. According to figures released by Ministry of Industry and Trade sales of Israeli agricultural products in the O.T. fell 60% from 1987 to 1988 [FBIS 4/4].
Arab World: Mubarak rejects Shamir proposal for meeting in Washington [FBIS 3/29].
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Occupied Palestine/Israel: In Hebron 70- year-old Palestinian dies after exposure to tear gas. In Salfit soldiers shoot, kill 20- year-old Palestinian. In Salim 6 Palestinians are injured during demonstrations at funeral of Palestinian who died day before [FJ 4/3].
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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].
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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].
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Occupied Palestine/Israel: Israeli intelligence study indicates: only way to end uprising is for Israel to talk to PLO; PLO is only Palestinian leadership; PLO has truly become more moderate [NYT 3/21].
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Occupied Palestine/Israel: In Qabatiyyah troops open fire, wound 2 Palestinians. In Am'ari camp troops injure 4 Palestinians. In Gaza 6 Palestinians are wounded during clashes [FBIS 3/21].
Arab World: Israeli warplanes attack PFLPGC base in Lebanon killing 10 guerrillas, 10 civilians, wounding 30 others [WP 3/21].
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Occupied Palestine/Israel: Paestinians in Galilee send trucks of food, medicine to Palestinians in O.T. [FBIS 3/14]. Border police units will be gradually replacing IDF units orf W. Bank. Attorneys working in O.T. end 2/2 month strike [FBIS 3/13].
Arab World: Nabil Shaath, chairman of PLO political committee, calls Bush proposal "way too little, too late," but said PLO leadership would study proposal [WP 3/13]. PLO chairman Arafat states willingness to go to Jerusalem to convince Israelis of need for international conference; visit is predicated on approval of Arab states [FBIS 3/13].
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Occupied Palestine/Israel: Palestinian from 'Ayda camp dies from wounds received 3/11 [FBIS 3/14, FJ 3/20]. Israeli troops shoot, wound Palestinian who stabbed a soldier in Bethlehem [NYT 3/13, FJ 3/20]. At least 5 Palestinians are injured in W. Bank; 8 Palestinians in Gaza [FJ 3/20].
Arab World: Israeli troopshoot, kill 2 PFLP-GC guerrillas in the Israeli-imposed security zone in S. Lebanon [NYT 3/13].
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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].
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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]
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Occupied Palestine/Israel: Jaffee Center for Strategic Studies issues report calling for Israeli-PLO talks, prolonged transitional period that could lead to Palestinian state [WP, NYT 3/9]. General strike is observed in O.T. [FJ 3/13]. Ministry of Tourism announces that in February tourism was down 15% from same period in 1988 [FBIS 3/16].
Other Countries: U.S. State Dept. announces it will grant visas to PLO officials Afif Safieh, Nabil Shaath, Noha Tadros to attend conference at Columbia Univ.; Israel protests move [WP 3/9].
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Occupied Palestine/lIsrael: In Gaza at least 5 Palestinians are wounded by IDF gunfire [FBIS 3/8]. In Rafah troops demolish 2 houses of Palestinians accused of participating in the Unified National Command of Uprising (UNCU) [FBIS 3/9]. At least 14 Palestinians are wounded throughout W. Bank. In 'Isawiyyah troops arrest 30 Palestinians [FJ 3/13]. Arab World: Ba'th party attacks SLA position in S. Lebanon. Amal attacks 2nd SLA position, kills 1 soldier. SLA responds by shelling Nabatiyyah [FBIS 3/9]