The Palestine Chronology

PLO Chmn. Arafat asserts his right to choose Palestinian delegates to peace conference, again rejects Israeli veto over delegation's composition. Arafat also indicates that Palestine National Council will convene in Algeria next month to discuss peace initiative. (NYT 8/7)

In statement to U.S. press, King Hussein states not every city in occupied territories need be represented at peace conference, in reference to PLO insistence that E. Jerusalem Palestinians be allowed to participate in peace conference. (MEM 8/6)

Israeli press reports Prime Min. Shamir told Israeli cabinet he will walk out of peace talks if Syria demands return of Golan Heights. (LAT 8/7)

Israeli activists demonstrate at Eshkolot, Israeli settlement established 8/5. (MEM 8/6)

One Palestinian killed, over 25 wounded in most violent confrontation between Palestinians in Gaza and Israeli forces since the Gulf war [a second youth died of his wounds 8/9]. (MEM 8/6, 8/12)

Israeli army allows Gush Emunim movement to transform Eshkolot, a paramilitary Nahal base 15 km. s. of Hebron, into newest Israeli settlement in occupied territories. Israel has now established 137 settlements. (MEM 8/6)