Tuesday, May 16, 1989

Social/Economic/Political

Occupied Palestine/Israel: Israel orders all Palestinians from Gaza to leave Israel, places Gaza under curfew [FBIS 5/16, MET 5/23].

Other Countries: International Labor Organization (ILO) reports that living standards in O.T. have fallen by 50% in past 18 months; economic activity by 30% [MET 5/23]. World Health Organization (WHO) votes 67-2 (with 32 abstentions) to condemn Israel for condition of health system in O.T.; U.S., Israel cast no votes [FBIS 5/17].

Military Action

Occupied Palestine/Israel: Palestinian from Jenin area dies from wounds received 5/14 [FBIS 5/16]. In Nablus 21-year-old Palestinian is killed by IDF troops. In Meguiddo prison 50-year-old Palestinian dies; Israelis say he was on hunger strike, attribute death to dehydration. In Jabalya troops shoot, kill 15-year-old Palestinian. At least 10 Palestinians are wounded throughout O.T. [FBIS 5/17].