June 19, 1989

Social/Economic/Political

Occupied Palestine/Israel: Shamir states that intifadah will be confronted with "iron fist" [NYT 6/20]. Yitzhaq Mordekhay, military commander of Gaza, will replace Amram Mitznas military commander of W. Bank; Matan Vilna'i will become commander of Gaza [FBIS 6/20].

Military Action

Occupied Palestine/Israel: At least 7 Palestinians are shot, injured in Gaza Strip. Settlers,olders shoot, wound 4 Palestinians in W. Bank. Curfews in Farra, Tulkarm camps enter 13th day [FJ 6/26]. Soldiers destroy or seal 4 Palestinian houses in W. Bank [FBIS 6/20].