Occupied Palestine/Israel: In Nablus at least 12 Palestinians are injured during clashes with IDF. Others are injured in Balatah, Tamun, Jaba', Bayt Lid, Fawwar camp [FJ 12/...
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: Police ban gatherings of 10 or more in E. Jerusalem, threaten Palestinians that if they display the Palestinian flag they can receive 5...
Occupied Palestine/Israel: Israeli pres. Chaim Herzog calls upon Likud leader Shamir to form new government; Shamir invites Labor into coalition [WP 11/15].
Occupied Palestine/Israel: General strike marking the anniversary of the Balfour Declaration is observed throughouthe occupied territories [LAT 11/3, FJ 11/6]....
Occupied Palestine/Israel: Initial returns from Israeli election indicate Likud will be able to form a coalition with the orthodox religious parties [WP, WSJ 11/ 2...
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Occupied Palestine/Israel: In Nablus at least 12 Palestinians are injured during clashes with IDF. Others are injured in Balatah, Tamun, Jaba', Bayt Lid, Fawwar camp [FJ 12/5].
Social/Economic/Political
Occupied Palestine/Israel: General strike is observed in O.T. [FJ 12/5].
Other Countries: UN Host Country Committee recommends General Assembly vote to have U.S. reconsider Arafat visa denial [WP 11/29]. U.K., W. Germany criticize U.S.' denial of visa to Arafat; Soviet Union calls the denial "an unconstructive and illegal step" [WP 11/29].
Military Action
Occupied Palestine/Israel: Israeli troops destroy 14 Palestinian houses; 4 homes are sealed. Troops shoot, wound 4 Palestinians in Gaza. In Nablus 3 Palestinians are shot, wounded. Authorities cut off water, electricity to Irtas [FJ 12/5]
Social/Economic/Political
Occupied Palestine/Israel: Al-Am'ari camp remains under curfew for 3rd day [FJ 11/28].
Military Action
Occupied Palestine/Israel: Troops open fire during demonstration in Nablus, wound 3 Palestinians. In Kafr al-Dik 1 Palestinian is shot. In 'Ayn Bayt al-Ma' 3 Palestinians are shot, wounded. In Khan Yunis troops open fire, wound 2 Palestinians [FJ 11/28].
Arab World: IDF planes attack Force 17 positions in Lebanon, kill 7 Palestinians, wound 9 [FJ 11/28].
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: Police ban gatherings of 10 or more in E. Jerusalem, threaten Palestinians that if they display the Palestinian flag they can receive 5 years in jail, $10,000 fine. Curfew for the Gaza Strip enters 4th day. Closure of W. Bank schools is extended until end of November. Army cuts off electricity in Hebron and Nablus [WP 11/16].
Arab World: In Algiers PNC proclaims Palestinian state with Jerusalem as capital, accepts UN Resolution 242, and calls for "peaceful coexistence with all people for a durable and lasting peace" and for the convening of international peace conference [WP 11/16]. Several Arab countries recognize the State of Palestine - Algeria, Saudi Arabia, Tunisia, Iraq, Jordan, Kuwait, Bahrain, North Yemen, South Yemen, Mauritania [NYT 11/16].
Other Countries: Turkey and Malaysia recognize the State of Palestine [WP 11/16].
Social/Economic/Political
Occupied Palestine/Israel: Israeli pres. Chaim Herzog calls upon Likud leader Shamir to form new government; Shamir invites Labor into coalition [WP 11/15].
Other Countries: Washington Post publishes report, documents alleging that American Israel Public Affairs Committee endorses candidates and is connected to other pro-Israel PACs that distribute campaign funds [WP 11/14]. Pres. Reagan says that PLO is making "some progress" at the PNC meeting in Algiers [WP 11/15].
Military Action
Occupied Palestine/Israel: In Nablus troops shoot, wound 18-year-old Palestinian. In Gaza 3 Palestinians are shot, wounded by Israelis. Military authorities destroy or seal 9 Palestinian homes in the occupied territories. Troops arrest 54 Palestinians during sweep of the W. Bank [WP 11/15].
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: General strike marking the anniversary of the Balfour Declaration is observed throughouthe occupied territories [LAT 11/3, FJ 11/6].
Military Action
Occupied Palestine/Israel: Troops shoot, kill Palestinian in Qalqiliyyah; troops also shoot dead man's mother and 18-year-old Palestinian [LAT 11/3, FJ 11/6]. In Nablus 3 Palestinians are shot, injured. In Gaza 7 Palestinians are injured during clashes [FJ 11/6].
Social/Economic/Political
Occupied Palestine/Israel: Initial returns from Israeli election indicate Likud will be able to form a coalition with the orthodox religious parties [WP, WSJ 11/ 2]. Palestinians observe general strike throughout the occupied territories [LAT 11/3].
Military Action
Occupied Palestine/Israel: In Jericho troops injure 3 Palestinians, arrest several others. In Nablus 2 Palestinians are wounded. In Tulkarm troops use live bullets to break up demonstrations; one Palestinian is wounded [FJ 11/6].
