June 23, 1991

Israel releases 89 Palestinians detained at Megiddo prison in traditional gesture before Islamic holiday of 'Id al-Adha. Most of prisoners jailed for activities related to intifada. 9,492 other Palestinians still held by army. Officials denied any link with proposed prisoner exchange under discussion between Israel and Lebanese Hizballah movement [see 5/24, 5/28]. (NYT, LAT 6/24)

Palestinian prisoners at Nafha prison begin hunger strike to protest prison conditions. (MEM 7/8)