February 3, 1985

Social/Economic/Political

Occupied Palestine/Israel: Settlers erect over 12 roadblocks in W. Bank, demand stricter security measures. Cabinet declares "no compromise" in efforts to protect all residents of W. Bank [WP 2/4]. Settlers destroy 23 almond trees on Tal Rumeida hill in Hebron [where Jews have been trying to illegally settle] [JP 2/4]. Ha'Aretz releases poll indicating 51.7% of Israelis questioned were opposed to building of new settlements [CSM 2/5].

Military Action

Occupied Palestine/Israel: 12 more Dheisheh residents detained by authorities; Dheisheh women demonstrate, protest arrests [WP 2/4, FJ 2/8].

Arab World: RPG fired at SLA position in Burliya, S. Lebanon; no injuries. IDF defuse 3 bombs near Kamed al-Luz [JP 2/4].