November 17, 1988

Social/Economic/Political

Occupied Palestine/Israel: F.M. Peres calls the PNC's implicit recognition ofIsrael a "supposed attempt at moderation" [NYT 11/18]. Israel eases curfews in occupied territories (O.T.) [NYT 11/18, FJ 11/21]. Telephone service into the W. Bank is restored after 5-day suspension [FJ 11/21].

Military Action

Occupied Palestine/Israel: Israeli soldiers wound at least 27 Palestinians during street demonstrations in O.T. [NYT 11/18]. Palestinians clash with Israeli troops in E. Jerusalem, Silwan, al-Tur, Tamun, Kafr Jamal. In Tulkarm 1 house is sealed, another demolished [FJ 11/21]