July 18, 1989

Social/Economic/Political

Occupied Palestine/Israel: Israeli workers stage 2-hour strike to oppose high unemployment rate [MET 7/25].

Other Countries: At President Bush's request Senate postpones vote on proposal to limit U.S. contact with PLO [NYT 7/19].

Military Action

Occupied Palestine/Israel: In Khan Yunis 16-year-old Palestinian is killed during clash with Israeli troops. At least 27 Palestinians are shot, wounded in Gaza Strip. In W. Bank at least 10 Palestinians are injured confronting Israeli troops [FJ 7/24].