August 20, 1986

Social/Economic/Political

Occupied Palestine/Israel: Israeli Defense Ministry denies charge (made in suit in New York federal court) that Israeli agent tried to steal plans for airborne spy camera system from its originator, an Illinois company (CSM 8/21). Jerusalem Electric Co. workers strike to protest 8/19 Israeli action against company (FJ 8/22). Israeli authorities order closure of al-Mawqif after "illegal" leaflet was printed on its press (FJ 8/22).