October 24, 1993

Hamas militants kill 2 IDF mbrs. in Gaza Strip. In response, Israeli PM Rabin excludes mbrs. of Hamas and Islamic Jihad fr. prisoner release scheduled for next day. (NYT, WP 10/25)

Kamal Abu Saleh, Palestinian reporter for AP and other news organizations, detained by IDF. (WT 10/26)

Hizballah, IDF clash in Sujud area of s. Lebanon, killing 2 guerrillas and wounding 1 IDF soldier. Hizballah claims 3 IDF mbrs. wounded in mortar attack. (CSM, WP 10/25)