November 30, 1987

Social/Economic/Political

Occupied Palestine/Israel: Five Palestinians from Tibah village are arrested, beaten by Israeli police, and released 3 hours later without charge. Palestinians lodge formal complaint [FJ 12/6]. Curfew on Balatah refugee camp is lifted [FJ 12/6]. Israeli authorities order 4Ramallah stores closed for 1 week because they did not open 11/29 [FJ 12/6]. Rally at al-Najah U. protests tuition increase, urges university to remain open [FJ 12/6]. Scattered disturbances continue in W. Bank and Gaza Strip. Several students are arrested during demonstration in Hebron [CSM 12/1].