April 7, 1998

In Jerusalem, IDF shoots to death a Palestinian motorist who allegedly failed to stop at a checkpoint, sparking clashes btwn. Palestinians, IDF in surrounding Palestinian neighborhoods. (MM 4/7; NYT, WP 4/8)

SLA releases 5 Lebanese detainees as gesture on Id al-Adha holiday. (VOL 4/7 in WNC 4/8)