Sunday, September 15, 1985

Social/Economic/Political

Occupied Palestine/Israel: Israel deports 18 Palestinians released in the 5/20 prisoner exchange to Jordan on grounds they cannot prove residency prior to 1967; 11 had appealed to the High Court and were rejected; the other 7 did not appeal [WP 9/16].

Arab World: Washington Post reports Saudi Arabia has decided to purchase 48 Britishmade Tornado jet fighters and 30 Hawk trainer and light combat aircraft as part of a $3 billion arms package since it cannot get a clear commitment from the U.S. administration on a proposed purchase of U.S.-made F-15 fighters. Israel strongly protestshe armsale [WP, LT 9/15].