The Palestine Chronology

Social/Economic/Political

Arab World: Syria releases 140 Fateh activists held in Damascus jails [MET 6/20]. Boutros Ghali returns from 2-day trip to Israel, briefs Arafat [FBIS 6/13].

Military Action

Occupied Palestine/Israel: Troops seal 11 homes throughout O.T. on pretext that occupants engaged in anti-occupation activities. Troops injure at least 8 Palestinians in Gaza. In Meguiddo prison soldiers fire tear gas at Palestinian prisoners; 12 detainees are treated for inhalation [FJ 6/19]. In Nablus and Jenin troops arrest more than 50 Palestinian activists [NYT 6/14].

Social/Economic/Political

Occupied Palestine/Israel: Saying "the Arabs are not welcome here," mayor of Petah Tikva announces that Arab day laborers are banned from town; day laborers wanting work must reporto spot outside town. Jewish nationalists escorted by riot police march through E. Jerusalem to mark 22nd anniversary of Israel's rule over all Jerusalem [LAT 6/2]. Five new settlements in O.T. are to be started in next 5 months [FBIS 6/2].

Military Action

Occupied Palestine/Israel: Near Jenin Palestinians kill 57-year-old Palestinian accused of collaboration. In Nablus troops open fire, wound 5 Palestinians. Near Hebron settlers shoot, wound 2 Palestinians. At least 26 Palestinians are injured during clashes in Gaza Strip [FJ 6/5].