Social/Economic/Political
Occupied Palestine/lIsrael: Inner cabinet appoints 2-member commission to investigate Pollard espionage affair [LAT, WP 3/12]. Cleaning workers and clerks end 10-day strike against 26 government hospitals UPI 3/14]. Minister of energy announces plan to take over concession of Jerusalem Electric Company (JEC) at the end of the year. JEC workers condemn decision while company disputes government's claim it backed out of earlier agreement [FJ 3/13]. Classes resume at al-Najah U.; students have lost 2 months from the current semester [FJ 3/13].
Other Countries: U.S. sources charge independent counsel Walsh's investigation of Iran-contra scandal is being seriously hampered by Israel's refusal to allow direct questioning of Israelis involved in affair. Some U.S. senators have expressed satisfaction with Israel's cooperation in their investigation [LAT 3/11].