The Palestine Chronology

Social/Economic/Political

Occupied Palestine/Israel: Shamir states that intifadah will be confronted with "iron fist" [NYT 6/20]. Yitzhaq Mordekhay, military commander of Gaza, will replace Amram Mitznas military commander of W. Bank; Matan Vilna'i will become commander of Gaza [FBIS 6/20].

Military Action

Occupied Palestine/Israel: At least 7 Palestinians are shot, injured in Gaza Strip. Settlers,olders shoot, wound 4 Palestinians in W. Bank. Curfews in Farra, Tulkarm camps enter 13th day [FJ 6/26]. Soldiers destroy or seal 4 Palestinian houses in W. Bank [FBIS 6/20].

Social/Economic/Political

Occupied Palestine/Israel: Curfews are imposed in Tulkarm, Dannabah, 'Azzun, Husan, and Beach camp [FJ 9/25].

Military Action

Occupied Palestine/Israel: In Nablus at least 24 Palestinians are injured during demonstrations. In Burqa village three Palestinians are injured during clashes. In Jiftlik 12 Arab houses are demolished. In Tulkarm at least 80 Palestinians are arrested after curfew is imposed. In Khan Yunis Palestinians protest visit by Israeli DM Yitzhaq Rabin; 2 Palestinians are shot. Fierce demonstrations are reported at Beach camp [FJ 9/25].

Social/Economic/Political

Occupied Palestine/Israel: In Jerusalem, U. S. ambassador to the UN, Vernon Walters, seeks Israeli assurances that it will not attack Hizballah positions in Lebanon for fear it may endanger the lives of the hostages held in Beirut [LAT 5/20].

Arab World: Egyptian foreign minister 'Ismat 'Abd al-Magid arrives in Moscow; is expected to sign a major, five-year economic and trade agreement with the U.S.S.R. [WT 5/20].

Military Actio

Occupied Palestine/Israel: Curfews in 'Anabta and Tulkarm enter sixth day, army prevents food, medical supplies from entering [FJ 5/22]. In the village of Salim, IDF uproots almond and olive trees along the main road [FJ 5/22]. In Hebron P. M. Yitzhaq Shamir says that Israel was on the way to restoring "anormal situation" in the occupied territories UP 5/21].