The Palestine Chronology

Social/Economic/Political

Arab World: PLO spokesman in Tunis denies MK Charlie Biton's claim that PLO Chairman Arafat suggested PLO willingness to participate in direct talks with Israel [CSM 9/11].

Other Countries: Reagan administration confirms it will request additional aid for Israel to ease financial hardships incurred by canceling Lavi project [WP 9/11].

Military Action

Occupied Palestine/Israel: In Khan Yunis, Israeli troops open fire on stone-throwing youths; 54-year-old woman is wounded [FJ 9/20].

Social/Economic/Political

Occupied Palestine/Israel: Moshe Arens, minister without portfolio, resigns from Israeli cabinet [WP 9/3]. Residents of Hebron-district town of Dura hold sit-in at Dura municipal building to protest Israeli plan to expropriate 3,000 dunams of land [FJ 9/6]. Reports indicate Gaza Strip govemnment schools have ordered many students convicted of political charges not to return to school this year [FJ 9/6]. David Levy presides at inauguration of new Jewish settlement south of Tulkarm [FJ 9/6].

Arab World: U.S. Ambassador William Eagleton returns to Damascus after 11 months [WP 9/3]. PLO spokesman in Tunis says PLO is willing to accept Amal plan to end fighting in S. Lebanon [NYT 9/3].

Other Countries: U.S. Sen. Albert Gore, Jr. states intention to become "personally involved" in negotiations between Israel and Arab states if he is elected president [LAT 9/3].

Military Action

Occupied Palestine/lIsrael: Israeli border guards injure at least 2 people in attack on a Dhahriyyah restaurant [FJ 9/6].