May 29, 1984

Social/Economic/Political:

Occupied Palestine/Israel: Hadashot photographer claims DM Arens on site as 2 commandos led away for interrogation and bludgeoning death by Israeli security men (4/12/84); PM Shamir calls incident "mishap." Tax collectors raid Bethlehem shops, issuing JD200 fines. Israeli authorities destroy stone wall near Ibrahimi Mosque, Hebron where firebombs are allegedly thrown.

Other Countries: US commends Israeli gov't. for its "thorough investigation" of murder of 2 Palestinian commandos (4/12/84).