October 14, 1995

In Janin, Israeli security forces close down 5 PSF offices, interrogate staffs, saying under the Oslo agmts the PA may open police stations in rural areas, but not official PSF offices. (QY 10/14 in FBIS 10/16)

In the West Bank, Palestinians observe a commercial strike in protest over Israel's refusal to pardon all female prisoners. (QY 10/14 in FBIS 10/17)

Arafat accuses Hamas leaders abroad of blocking Hamas-PA reconciliation. (AFP 10/14 in FBIS 10/16)

While in Malta to receive peace award, Arafat's car is broadsided by a van, damaging the car but causing no injuries. Maltese authorities cannot explain how the van bypassed security measures set up for the motorcade. (WT 10/15)