Social/Economic/Political
Arab World: Algeria and Morocco restore diplomatic relations after 12 years of disputes. The need for Arab unity in support of the uprising is cited as one of the reasons [NYT 5/17].
Military Action
Occupied Palestine/Israel: Israeli forces shoot, kill 2 and wound 11 demonstrators in the occupied territories [WP 5/17, FJ 5/22]. At least 20 others are injured in demonstrations throughout the territories [FJ 5/22]. Israeli military court sentences 2 Hizballah fighters toprison for acts committed againsthe SLA in Lebanon [WP 5/17] Body of a 41-year-old Palestinian is found in a chicken coop in the Beit Meir settlement; authorities state he died of natural causes; relatives claim there were signs of strangulation [FJ 5/22].
Arab World: In Shatila and Burj al-Baranjinah camps Fateh fighters are winning battle against PLO dissidents.