Occupied Palestine/Israel: Labor's Peres announces willingness to enter talks with Likud to form another national unity government [NYT 11/21]. "Civil...
Occupied Palestine/Israel: IDF places the Gaza Strip under curfew, prohibits transportation to and from the W. Bank [WP 11/12, FJ 11/13]. Likud leader Yitzhaq...
Occupied Palestine/Israel: A general strike is observed in the Israeli Palestinian town of Taybah to protest the demolition of 15 buildings by Israeli police [LAT...
Occupied Palestine/Israel: Israeli PM Shamir says that any government he forms will follow Camp David agreement to achieve peace in the Middle East [WP 11/4]....
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Social/Economic/Political
Occupied Palestine/Israel: Curfews are enforced in parts of Gaza City, Nusayrat camp [FJ 12/5].
Other Countries: France, Italy, Sweden condemn U.S. denial of visa to Arafat [NYT 11/28]. Perez de Cuellar, secretary general of the United Nations, calls U.S. denial "incompatible with the obligations of the host country" [WP 11/28]. Arab diplomats announce that they have votes needed to move UN General Assembly to Geneva in order to hear Arafat [NYT 11/28].
Military Action
Occupied Palestine/Israel: Cashes erupt in Jabalya, Dayr al-Balah, al-Burayj, Khan Yunis, Idna, throughout O.T.; at least 17 Palestinians are injured [FJ 12/5].
Social/Economic/Political
Occupied Palestine/Israel: Labor's Peres announces willingness to enter talks with Likud to form another national unity government [NYT 11/21]. "Civil administration" announces W. Bank primary schools will reopen 12/1; secondary schools will follow; universities will remain closed [WP 11/22].
Arab World: Egypt announces itrecognized Palestinian state on 11/15 [NYT, WP 11/ 21]. In Amman King Hussein tells CBS News that U.S., Israel are blocking Middle East peace efforts [WP 11/21].
Other Countries: China formally recognizes the State of Palestine [NYT 11/21].
Military Action
Occupied Palestine/Israel: Nar Nablus Israeli troops shoot, kill 1 Palestinian, wound another. In Kafr 'Ayn soldiers wound 1 Palestinian. In Jabalya troops shoot, wound 12-year-old boy. In Hebron Israeli authorities demolish 2Palestinian homes. In Qalandiya camp Israeli soldiers smash doors, windows and overturn cars after their bus is stoned; UNRWA sources state that "well over 20 houses" were damaged [LAT 11/24].
Social/Economic/Political
Occupied Palestine/Israel: Palestinians in O.T. observe general strike. Curfews are imposed on Khan Yunis, Nusayrat, Beach, Jabalya camps [FJ 11/28].
Military Action
Occupied Palestine/Israel: In Bayt Furik troops open fire on Palestinian demonstrators, injuring 2. In Qaraweh Bani Hassan 6 Palestinians are injured as troops open fire. IDF declares Nablus a closed area. In Silwan troops fire tear gas at demonstrators; 3 Palestinians are treated for inhalation. In Gaza at least 4 Palestinians are injured during clashes with troops [Fl 11/28].
Social/Economic/Political
Occupied Palestine/Israel: IDF places the Gaza Strip under curfew, prohibits transportation to and from the W. Bank [WP 11/12, FJ 11/13]. Likud leader Yitzhaq Shamir promises religious parties that Likud-led government would amend the "who is a Jew" law [NYT 11/12]. Poll shows 68% of Israeli public favor another "National Unity" government [NYT 11/ 12]. Authorities order schools closed in East Jerusalem on 11/14, 11/15 [FJ 11/13].
Military Action
Occupied Palestine/Israel: In Jerusalem troops fire on, wound 12-year-old boy. In Gaza soldiers destroy the homes of 12 Palestinians, alleging that they are member of Islamic Jihad. In Jabalya 2 houses are sealed [FJ 11/13].
Social/Economic/Political
Occupied Palestine/Israel: A general strike is observed in the Israeli Palestinian town of Taybah to protest the demolition of 15 buildings by Israeli police [LAT 11/9]. Israeli Supreme Court recommends that the army improve conditions at Ketziot (Ansar III) prison; court rejects appeals by 14 inmates to be transferred to jails in the occupied territories [LAT 11/9].
Other Countries: UN spokesman announces that Yasir Arafat has applied for visa to enter the United Stateso that he can address the UN; spokeswoman for U.S. mission to UN said visa is likely to be given [WP 11/10].
Military Action
Occupied Palestine/Israel: In Gaza Israeli troops shoot, injure 8 Palestinians during clashes [LAT 11/9]. In Taybah Palestinians protest the demolition of 15 buildings by Israeli authorities; 10 are arrested [LAT 11/9]. More than 30 Palestinian families are 'transferred" from the Jiftlik area in the Jordan Valley to the northern W. Bank. In Khan Yunis 3 Palestinians are shot, wounded. In Jabalya 7-year-old Palestinian is shot, injured [FJ 11/13].
Social/Economic/Political
Occupied Palestine/Israel: Israeli PM Shamir pledges to build more settlements if he forms coalition [WP 11/6]. Al-Fajr daily publishes Palestinian declaration of independence calling for the establishment of Palestinian state, reaffirming PLO as sole representative of Palestinian people, calling for superpowers and western governments to work toward the implementation of UN resolutions and Geneva agreements, and stating the sole path to peace is through international convention. The paper states that this will be issued at PNC meeting in Algiers [LAT 11/5]. Rujayb enters 8th day under curfew [FJ 11/13].
Military Action
Occupied Palestine/Israel: Demonstrations erupt in Jabalya, Beach, and Khan Yunis camps leaving at least 13 people wounded from gunfire. In Silwad troops shoot, wound 3 Palestinians. At Balatah camp 2 Palestinians are injured. In Bethlehem soldiers use plastic bullets to break up demonstrations. At least one woman is injured [FJ 11/13].
Social/Economic/Political
Occupied Palestine/Israel: U.S. sec. of def. Frank Carlucci reaffirms U.S. military commitment to Israel [LAT 11/5].
Military Action
Occupied Palestine/Israel: Clashes in Beach camp leave 5 Palestinians injured. In Dayr al-Balah troops injure 3 Palestinians. In Jabalya 2 Palestinians are injured. Demonstrations in Nablus leave 5 Palestinians injured. In Rujayb troops confiscate 85 cars [FJ 11/6].
Social/Economic/Political
Occupied Palestine/Israel: Israeli PM Shamir says that any government he forms will follow Camp David agreement to achieve peace in the Middle East [WP 11/4].
Other Countries: UN General Assembly condemns Israel for "killing and wounding defenseless Palestinians" in the occupied territories. The vote is 130 to 2 (Israel and U.S. are the only dissenters) [NYT 11/4].
Military Action
Occupied Palestine/Israel: Clashes occur in Bayt Hanun leaving 13 Palestinians in hospital. In Jabalya 2 Palestinians are injured during clashes with troops. In Burqa troops demolish or seal 4 homes [FJ 11/6].
