December 3, 1982

Political Responses:

Israel/ Occupied Territories: 5 foreign lecturers at Bethlehem University ordered to cease teaching after refusing to sign new work permits, 3 others warned.

Palestinians/ Lebanese: Arafat charges US is behind harrassment of Red Crescent activities in Lebanon.

UN: Secretary General challenges legality of Assembly draft resolution asking him to ensure safety of Palestinians in Israeli-occupied territories, says it relieves Israel of responsibility; draft later passes 97-2.