January 1, 1999

Following 5-mo. internal review of the IDF's structure and operating doctrine, IDF Chief of Staff Shaul Mufaz announces that major changes in operations are planned over next 2 yrs. (ITV 1/1, YA 1/3 in WNC 1/5; YA 1/12 in WNC 1/13; MM 1/13; YA 1/13 in WNC 1/14; MM 1/14; MA 1/27 in WNC 1/28)

In s. Lebanon, 3 civilians are injured by IDF machine gun fire. (RL 1/1 in WNC 1/5)