May 6, 1989

Military Action

Occupied Palestine/Israel: Troops shoot, kill 2 Palestinians in Nusayrat camp, 1 Palestinian in Khan Yunis [NYT 5/7, FBIS 5/8]. In Rafah 22-year-old Palestinian with respiratory problems dies after exposure to tear gas [FJ 5/15]. Throughout Gaza at least 138 Palestinians are injured by gunfire [NYT 5/7]. In Bethlehem at least 15 Palestinians are injured during clashes with troops [FJ 5/15].

Arab World: In S. Lebanon 3 Israeli soldiers are injured in roadside explosion [NYT 5/7].