Social/Economic/Political
Occupied Palestine/Israel: According to survey 48% of Arabs in Israel live below the official poverty line, 33% of Arab academics are unemployed [FBIS 5/31].
Arab World: U.A.E. president Nuhayyan declares that the federation will give $10 million to support the intifadah [FBIS 5/25]. Saudi Arabia gives PLO $12 million for same purpose [FBIS 5/24].
Military Action
Occupied Palestine/Israel: In Bethlehem body of 37-year-old Palestinian is found shot to death [FBIS 5/25]. At least 14 Palestinians are shot, injured throughout Gaza Strip. In Hussan at least 30 Palestinians are arrested [FJ 5/29].
Arab World: Israeli forces shell Kafr Rumman in S. Lebanon [FBIS 5/26].
Other Countries: In Washington Israeli defense minister Rabin reveals that over last 5 years U.S. military has conducted over 30 troop exercises in Israel [LAT 5/25].