May 19, 1989

Social/Economic/Political

Occupied Palestine/Israel: Israeli F.M. Arens claims that U.S. supports Israel's plan for elections in O.T. [FBIS 5/19].

Other Countries: U.S. State Department says Israel's election proposal offers "promising possibilities," but withholds full approval [LAT 5/20].

Military Action

Occupied Palestine/Israel: In 1st gun battle of intifadah Israeli troops shoot, kill 3 Palestinians; 1 Israeli is killed, 7 are wounded. In Rafah troops kill 4 Palestinians, wound 4 [FBIS 5/19, WP 5/20]. In Jabalya troops open fire, kill Palestinian. At least 15 Palestinians are reported wounded in O.T. [WP 5/20].