December 17, 1988

Social/Economic/Political

Occupied Palestine/Israel: 3-day strike begins in protest of killings of Palestinians in Nablus 12/16. Curfew in Dayr al-Balah camp enters 11th straight day [FJ 12/26].

Other Countries: Jerusalem Post [12/17] reports U.S. has agreed to allow Israel to buy cluster bombs, anti-armor equipment.

Military Action

Occupied Palestine/Israel: Palestinian from Nablus dies from wounds received 11/16. In Gaza 6 Palestinians are shot, wounded. At least .7 Palestinians are injured during clashes throughout W. Bank [FJ 12/26].