In Jerusalem, 10,000 Shas party supporters hold rally in support of party head Deri, against the Israeli judicial system, which they claim discriminates against Sephardic Jews and has targeted Deri for ethnic, religious reasons. (CSM, MM, NYT 4/24; MM 4/25; YA 4/25 in WNC 4/28; NYT 4/28; WT 4/29; JP 5/3)
Citing "security reasons," IDF demolishes Palestinian home in Surif, leaving 6 people homeless. (LAW 5/6) (see 4/17)
U.S.-Jordan Joint Military Commission convenes 2-day mtg. to discuss joint exercises, cooperation, U.S. aid to Jordan. (RJ 4/22 in WNC 4/23)
ILMG convenes to address Israeli complaint regarding 4/13 roadside bombing that killed 2 SLA mbrs., injured a civilian with them. Israel claims the SLA mbrs. were off duty, in civilian clothes, meaning the attack was against a civilian target. Lebanon claims the men were armed, therefore a legitimate target. (RL 4/23 in WNC 4/24; RL 4/24 in WNC 4/25) (see also 4/16)