November 26, 1989

Social/Economic/Political

Occupied Palestine/lsrael: 'Al Hamishmar reports Israeli D.M. and chief of staff have decided to defer the issuance of magnetic ID cards to W. Bank Palestinians. The decision was made so as not to affect current talks with U.S. [FBIS 11/28].

Arab World: Pres. Hrawi threatens to use force against Aoun [NYT, WP 11/27].

Other Countries: U.S. claims it will cut off UN funding if UN recognizes State of Palestine [WP 11/27].

Military Action

Occupied Palestine/lsrael: Army orders destruction of home in Ayn Arik, demolishes another in Hebron [FJ 12/4].

Army places Tulkarm and Nur Shams camp under curfew, lifts 2-week curfew on Shaykh 'Ajlin neighborhood in Gaza [FBIS 11/29].