Social/Economic/Political
Occupied Palestine/Israel: New military orders in W. Bank allow soldiers to open fire on masked Palestinians; similar order has been in effect in Gaza for months [FBIS 8/15]. Unified National Command of the Uprising calls on Gazan workers to boycott jobs in Israel for week to protest new I. D. cards [LAT 8/16]. The West Bank Database Project headed by Meron Benvenisti announces its closure [MEI 8/25].
Arab World: Jordan announces that upcoming elections will be held on 11/8 [MET 8/22].
Military Action
Occupied Palestine/Israel: Palestinian dies from wounds received 8/14 [LAT 8/16, FJ 8/21]. At least 16 Palestinians are shot, wounded during clashes throughout O.T. [LAT 8/16]. At least 25 Palestinians are arrested near Tulkarm [FJ 8/21].