The Palestine Chronology

Military Action

Occupied Palestine/Israel: In Gaza troops injure at least 17 during clashes. More than 30 Palestinian homes are demolished in the occupied territories. At least 72 families are transferred from the jiftlik area to other parts of the W. Bank [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: Curfews are imposed in Tulkarm, Dannabah, 'Azzun, Husan, and Beach camp [FJ 9/25].

Military Action

Occupied Palestine/Israel: In Nablus at least 24 Palestinians are injured during demonstrations. In Burqa village three Palestinians are injured during clashes. In Jiftlik 12 Arab houses are demolished. In Tulkarm at least 80 Palestinians are arrested after curfew is imposed. In Khan Yunis Palestinians protest visit by Israeli DM Yitzhaq Rabin; 2 Palestinians are shot. Fierce demonstrations are reported at Beach camp [FJ 9/25].