The Palestine Chronology

Social/Economic/Political

Occupied Palestine/Israel: In Gaza, Beach, Jabalya, Burayj, and Nusayrat camps and parts of Gaza City are placed under curfew [FJ 10/2]. Israeli officials extend the closure of W. Bank schools and universities until 15 November [FJ 10/2].

Military Action

Occupied Palestine/Israel: In Hebron 2 Palestinians are shot, killed in separate incidents. In Bayt Rima a Palestinian dies from wounds received 9/27. During demonstrations throughout the occupied territories at least 6 people are shot, injured [FJ 10/2].

Social/Economic/Political

Other Countries: A letter signed by 51 U.S. senators calls upon State Dept. to deny Yasir Arafat a visa if he is invited to speak at the UN [NYT 9/30]. An intemational arbitration panel finds in favor of Egypt in its dispute with Israel conceming sovereignty over Taba, a resort on the Gulf of Aqaba [WP 9/30].

Military Action

Occupied Palestine/Israel: In Gaza troops use tear gas in confronting over 1,000 Palestinians attending the funeral of Rashad al-Shawwa. Troops shoot Palestinians in Bethlehem, Nablus, Artas, and al-Maghazi [FJ 10/2].

Social/Economic/Political

Other Countries: U.S. State Dept. criticizes Israel's use of plastic bullets to quell Palestinian demonstrations [LAT, WP 8/29]

Military Action

Occupied Palestine/Israel: Cashes occur throughout the occupied territories. In Jerusalem troops use rubber bullets, tear gas to quell demonstrations. In Beach camp 2 Palestinians are injured by troops. Troops injure 2 Palestinians in Nablus [FJ 10/2].

Social/Economic/Political

Occupied Palestine/Israel: Former mayor of Gaza Rashad al-Shawwa dies from a heart attack [FJ 10/2].

Military Action

Occupied Palestine/lIsrael: DM Rabin says that the use of plastic bullets is intended to increase the number of wounded among Palestinians in order to end the uprising. The army reports the death of a 17-yearold Palestinian from Khan Yunis who was hit by a plastic bullet [LAT, WP 9/28]. In Gaza City a 20-year-old. Palestinian dies from wounds received 9/26. In Nusayrat camp a 17-year-old Palestinian is shot dead by troops. In Gaza troops injure at least 25 during demonstrations [FJ 10/2].

Social/Economic/Political

Occupied Palestine/Israel: A general strike is observed throughout the occupied territories [LAT 9/27, Fj 10/2].

Military Action

Occupied Palestine/Israel: Israeli troops kill 3 Arabs and injure 68 during demonstrations in the occupied territories [NYT 9/27]. In Jabal al-Mukabbir 14 Palestinians are arresteduring clashes [FJ 10/2].

Social/Economic/Political

Occupied Palestine/Israel: FM Shimon Peres says that he will negotiate with any Palestinian that recognizes Israel's right to exist and renounces terrorism, regardless of their "biography" [NYT 9/26]. Curfews continue in Tulkarm camp and Dannabah for 25th straight day [FJ 10/2].

Military Action

Occupied Palestine/Israel: Clashes erupt in Beach and Khan Yunis camps, Nablus, Tammun, and Bal'ah [FJ 10/2].

Arab World: In Amman a 22-year-old Palestinian dies from wounds suffered during a 25 May clash on the W. Bank [LAT 9/27].

Military Action

Occupied Palestine/Israel: A 13-year-old Palestinian girl dies after being shot with a plastic bullet on 9/17 [LAT 9/28, FJ 10/2]. In Rafah 4 Palestinians are injured by soldiers; in Tulkarm 2 Palestinians are injured by soldiers; in Dayr Dibwan 2 Palestinians are shot; in Nablus one Palestinian is shot during clashes [FJ 10/2].

Social/Economic/Political

Occupied Palestine/Israel: Israeli-imposed curfews continue in Balatah, Qalandiya, al-Am'ari, and Tulkarm camps and Qalqiliyyah, 'Azzun, and Dannabah [FJ 9/25].

Military Action

Occupied Palestine/Israel: In Gaza 8 Palestinians are injured during clashes. Near Tulkarm one Palestinian is shot; in Bayt Furik one Palestinian is injured; in Hebron one Palestinian is injured [FJ 9/25].

Arab World: Israeli warplanes attack PLO targets near Sidon wounding 5, the 14th such raid this year; 65 people have been killed, 108 injured [LAT 8/24]

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].

Social/Economic/Political

Occupied Palestine/Israel: Curfews continue in Tulkarm, al-Am'ari, and Qalandiya camps, Dannabah, and Qalqiliyyah [FJ 9/ 25].

Military Action

Occupied Palestine/Israel: In Burayj camp soldiers shoot, kill 17-year-old Palestinian; 15 Palestinians are injured by live ammunition; at least 70 are shot with rubber bullets. In Khan Yunis 3 Palestinians are shot; in Nusayrat 1 Palestinian is shot; in Beach camp 5 Palestinians are shot; in Balatah one Palestinian is shot; in Nablus one Palestinian is shot [FJ 9/25].

Social/Economic/Political

Occupied Palestine/Israel: Curfews are imposed on Tulkarm, Qalandiya, and alAm'ari camps as well as Dannabah village and town of Qalqiliyyah [FJ 9/25].

Military Action

Occupied Palestine/Israel: In Artas 2 youths are shot by Israeli troops during demonstrations. Near al-Suwanah 3 Palestinians are shot during protests. In Gaza a 10-year-old boy is shot. In Beach camp at least 7 Palestinians are injured during demonstrations. In Kharabatha olive trees are uprooted [FJ 9/25].

Social/Economic/Political

Occupied Palestine/Israel: As part of effort to uproot grass-root organizations Irael closes 22 adult education programs held in Nablus [LAT 9/20].

Military Action

Occupied Palestine/Israel: In Gaza an 18- year-old Palestinian dies from wounds received the previous week [LAT 9/20, FJ 9/ 20]. Israel launches satellite which constitutes first step toward developing satellite which will enable Israel to spy on Arab countries and to be less reliant on U.S. intelligence [WP 9/20].

Military Action

Occupied Palestine/Israel: In Nablus 8 Palestinians are shot, wounded; in Jabalya 10 Palestinians are injured; in al-Maghazi 20 youths are injured. In Dhahriyyah Israeli authorities demolish 6 houses. In Bidya troops destroy 50 olive trees [FJ 9/25].

Social/Economic/Political

Occupied Palestine/Israel: A strike is observed marking the 6th anniversary of the Sabra and Shatila massacre [WP 9/18].

Military Action

Occupied Palestine/Israel: Israelis kill 2, wound 40 during clashes in the occupied territories; over 200 Palestinians are arrested during raids [WP 9/18, FJ 9/25]

Social/Economic/Political

Occupied Palestine/Israel: The military imposes curfews on Nusayrat, Beach, Jabalya, Burayj, and Rafah camps in order to prevent demonstrations on the anniversary of Sabra and Shatila massacre. Curfew for Khan Yunis enters 5th straight day [FJ 9/18].

Other Countries: Sec. of State Shultz states that neither the establishment of a Palestinian state nor the continued Israeli occupation of Arab territories will resolve the Arab-Israeli conflict [WP 9/17].

Military Action

Occupied Palestine/Israel: In Beach camp soldiers shoot, wound 2 Palestinians during demonstration; in Gaza City 2 Palestinians are shot, wounded; In Bayt Rima 4 Palestinians are shot, wounded [FJ 8/19].

Social/Economic/Political

Occupied Palestine/Israel: Curfews remain in effect for Husan for the 16th straight day, in Tulkarm camp and Dannabeh for the 13th straight day [FJ 9/18].

Military Action

Occupied Palestine/Israel: In Gaza City troops shoot, kill 11-year-old Palestinian. Elsewhere in Gaza 3 Palestinians are shot. In Nablus 4 Palestinians are shot, injured. In Battir troops detain all males between 14 and 65, force them to erase graffiti [FJ 9/18].

Social/Economic/Political

Other Countries: In Strasbourg, France PLO chairman Arafat offers to meet with Israelis at the UN. Arafat meets with French FM Roland Dumas despite protests of French Jews [NYT 9/15]. Israeli PM Shamir visits Budapest, Hungary; press secretary predicts normalization of Israeli-Hungarian relations in the near future [NYT 9/15].

Military Action

Occupied Palestine/Israel: Demonstrations occur throughout the occupied territories; in Khan Yunis at least 14 people are shot; in Beach camp 9 are shot; in Bayt Lid 3 are shot; in Nablus 2 are shot. Troops demolish 6 Arab houses [FJ 9/18]. Palestinian suspected of collaborating with the occupation authorities is stabbed to death in Nablus [NYT 9/15].

Social/Economic/Political

Other Countries: Speaking before the socialist members of the European Parliament, PLO chairman Arafat reiterates PLO's willingness to participate in international peace conference based on UN Resolution 242 and recognition of the "legitimate rights of the Palestinian people" [WP, LAT 9/14]. Sec. of State Shultz states that Jews leaving the Soviet Union should be free to come to the United States instead of being forced to resettle in Israel [WP 9/14].

Military Action

Occupied Palestine/Israel: Demonstrations erupt throughout the occupied territories. At least 5 Palestinians are shot and 60 arrested [FJ 9/18].

Social/Economic/Political

Occupied Palestine/Israel: Salah Khalaf (Abu lyad) says the PLO is ready to recognize Israel if Israel simultaneously recognizes the PLO and Palestinian rights to self-determination [LAT 9/13].

Military Action

Occupied Palestine/Israel: In Turmus 'Aya 2 Palestinians are shot with live ammunition; several others are shot with rubber bullets. In Nablus one Palestinian is shot. Throughout occupied territories at least 75 Palestinians are arrested [FJ 9/18].

Social/Economic/Political

Other Countries: The Israeli government asks the U.S. to extend diplomaticmmunity to workers at its military purchasing office in New York [WP 9/12].

Military Action

Occupied Palestine/Israel: In Kafr Zibad soldiershoot, wound 4 Palestinians. Troops arrest more than 60 Palestinians in raids throughout the occupied territories. In Beach camp 5 Palestinians are injured during protests [FJ 9/18].

Social/Economic/Political

Occupied Palestine/Israel: Israeli troops impose a curfew on the 125,000 Palestinians living in Nablus; Balatah refugee camp is also placed under curfew [WP 9/11]. Farmers' Federation (Israel) warns that without government actions more Jews will be selling land to Arabs [JP 9/10].

Military Action

Occupied Palestine/Israel: In the village of Nuba the body of a 26-year-old Palestinian is found; Israel Radio reports that he was killed by troops dispersing demonstrators [FJ 9/18]. In Gaza City a fire bomb kills a Palestinian, wounds three more. In Nablus a collaborator is stabbed to death; army wounds 4 Arabs with live ammunition, 10 with beatings or rubber bullets [WP 9/11].

Social/Economic/Political

Occupied Palestine/Israel: Gaza observes strike call from Islamic Resistance Movement; call is largely ignored in W. Bank [WP 9/10]. The army enforces curfews in Tulkarm, Beach, al-Burayj, Nusayrat, and Balatah camps and the villages of 'Azzun, Bani Na'im, Dannabah, Husan [FJ 9/11].

Military Action

Occupied Palestine/Israel: During clashes with troops 9 Palestinians are injured throughout the occupied territories [FJ 9/ 11].

Other Countries: Israeli soldiers arrest 200 Palestinians in Gaza as authorities attempt to break up the Palestinian underground network [WP 9/10].

Social/Economic/Political

Occupied Palestine/Israel: A general strike is observed in the occupied territories [NYT 9/9]. PM Shamir dismisses as without "special value" prospective peace talks between President Reagan, Israeli FM Peres, and Egyptian FM 'Abd al-Majid; Likud members of cabinet are trying to prevent Peres from taking part [LAT 9/9].

Other Countries: Faruq al-Qaddumi, head of PLO Political Department, calls on UN to take temporary control of the W. Bank and Gaza Strip [NYT 9/9].

Military Action

Occupied Palestine/Israel: Israeli troops shoot, kill 36-year-old Palestinian and wound 10 others [WP 9/9]. In Sa'ir 14-dayold boy dies after being exposed to tear gas [FJ 9/11]. The military announces that 2 soldiers and a reserve army doctor will be tried for causing the death of a 17-year-old Palestinian [WP, NYT 9/9].

Social/Economic/Political

Occupied Palestine/Israel: Israeli authorities place curfews on Tulkarm camp, Dannabah, Bani Na'im, and Husan [FJ 9/7].

Other Countries: U.S. president Reagan expresses desire to meet with Israeli FM Peres and Egyptian FM 'Abd al-Majid at the UN during the last week in September [WP 9/8].

Military Action

Occupied Palestine/Israel: In Nablus 2 Palestinians are shot during clashes; one Palestinian is shot, wounded at Qaddurah camp; in Nusayrat 5 Palestinians are shot; in Jaba' one Palestinian is shot; in 'Arurah one Palestinian is wounded [FJ 9/11]. Israeli radio announces the arrest of 50 more Palestinians in Qalqiliyyah [NYT 9/8]. Police announce that a 25-year-old Palestinian has confessed to murdering an Israeli woman [NYT 9/8]. Troops destroy 40 citrus trees near Tulkarm, charge stones were thrown from the orchard [FJ 9/11].

Social/Economic/Political

Occupied Palestine/Israel: PM Shamir claims that a Likud victory in November elections will put an "end to the delusions of a Palestinian state" [NYT 9/7].

Military Action

Occupied Palestine/Israel: A 17-year-old Palestinian dies in Rafah from wounds sustained 9/3 [FJ 9/11]. In Qalqiliyyah 150 Palestinians are arrested by Israeli troops [WP 9/7, NYT 9/8]. In Gaza at least 5 Palestinians are shot, wounded during clashes [FJ 9/11].

Social/Economic/Political

Occupied Palestine/Israel: The Labor party announces that if elected in November it will "terminate Israeli rule over 1.5 million Palestinians" [NYT 9/6].

Other Countries: U.S. ass't. sec. of state for Near Eastern affairs Richard Murphy calls Israel's attempts to end the Palestinian uprising "ineffective" and "counterproductive" [WP 9/7].

Military Action

Occupied Palestine/Israel: TheIsraeli army arrests dozens of people engaged in a bribery operation in which military service is avoided by paying thousands of dollars [NYT 9/7]. In Husan 35 Palestinians are arrested. In Bayt Lid a Palestinian is shot, wounded [FJ 9/11].

Military Action

Occupied Palestine/Israel: In Dayr al-Ghusun 40 Palestinians are arrested during early morning raids; near jenin 35 Palestinians are arrested. Demonstrations in Gaza leave 17 Palestinians injured [FJ 9/ 11].

Social/Economic/Political

Occupied Palestine/Israel: PM Shamir calls for the removal of Avraham Tamir, dir.-gen. of the For. Min., for stating that Palestiniansee the PLO as their leadership [NYT 9/4]. The Israeli airline El Al announces that it will expand the number of flights to South Africa; South African Airways will also increase flights to Tel Aviv [JP 9/3]. In Tal, Israeli troops confiscate donkeys used to take Palestinian goods to market [FJ 9/11].

Military Action

Occupied Palestine/Israel: In Jabalya 2 Palestinians are shot during clashes with troops; in Rafah 2 Palestinians are seriously injured during demonstrations [FJ 9/11].

Arab World: PFLP guerrillas clash with fighters from Fateh-Uprising (Abu Musa) in the suburbs of Beirut; 3 Palestinians are killed [NYT 9/4].

Social/Economic/Political

Other Countries: While in Washington the dir.-gen. of the Israeli For. Min., Maj.-Gen. Avraham Tamir, states that the PLO is the "national organization" of the Palestinians [NYT 9/2].

Military Action

Occupied Palestine/Israel: In Beach camp 2 Palestinians are shot during demonstrations [FJ 9/4].