Thursday, June 8, 1989
Social/Economic/Political
Occupied Palestine/Israel: Palestinians in O.T. observe general strike [FBIS 6/9].
Other Countries: Letter urging Secretary of State Baker to be "fully supportive" of Israel's election program is signed by 92 senators [NYT 6/9].
Military Action
Occupied Palestine/Israel: IDF patrol opens fire, kills 13-year-old Palestinian [FBIS 6/ 9]. In Nablus 55-year-old Palestinian suspected of collaboration is killed [FBIS 6/8]. Arab World: Israeli warplanes carry out mock raids over Sidon [FBIS 6/8].