Social/Economic/Political
Occupied Palestine/Israel: Committee for the Defense of the Land issues statement condemning "escalation of national discrimination" against Arabs in Israel, increased land confiscation [FJ 3/27].
Arab World: Islamic Jihad for the Liberation of Palestine claims U.S. hostage is ill and may die soon; offers to release him in exchange for 100 Israeli-held Arab prisoners; Israeli official states opposition to proposal [WT 3/24].
Other Countries: Los Angeles Times cites FBI report alleging PFLP is working to build support base in U.S. [LAT 3/23]. U.S. attorneys request court to overturn 2/17 decision that released 8 charged with active PFLP membership on bond [LAT 3/25].
Military Action
Arab World: Israeli bombers destroy Fateh office, cause heavy damage, during second raid near Sidon in 4 days [FJ 3/27].