September 17, 1989

Social/Economic/Political

Arab World: PLO officials report Saudi Arabia gave the PLO $6 million in August to support the intifada; Riyadh has given $6 million a month since January [LAT 9/18].

Military Action

Occupied Palestine/Israel: Israeli army captures two guerrillas attempting to enter Israel from Jordan [MET 10/3]. At least 11 Nablus residents are beaten by IDF troops. W. Bank is placed under curfew. 3soldiers are injured by rocks thrown in Gaza [FBIS 9/21].