September 4, 1989

Social/Economic/Political

Occupied Palestine/Israel: Intifada leadership has admitted to "losing a measure of control" over activities on the ground [LAT 9/4].

Other Countries: At the Nonaligned Movement meeting in Belgrade, Arafat warns of a "total explosion" in the Middle East if Palestinian peace initiatives are ignored [MET 9/1].

Military Action

Occupied Palestine/Israel: At least 6 Palestinians are wounded in clashes with Israeli forces in the W. Bank [FBIS 9/6].

Arab World: In second incident in a week, IDF forceshoot, kill man in "security zone" in S. Lebanon. 2 others escape [FBIS 9/5].