March 10, 1989

Social/Economic/Political

Occupied Palestine/Israel: General strike is observed throughout Gaza Strip [FBIS 3/ 10, FJ 3/13]. Finance Min. Peres states Israel must talk to Palestinians "as they are-as they are organized" [FBIS 3/10].

Military Action

Occupied Palestine/Israel: Israeli troops shoot, kill 24-year-old Palestinian from Rafah camp [FJ, FBIS 3/13]. Soldiers shoot, wound at least 12 Palestinians throughout O.T. In Jenin at least 35 Palestinians are arrested [FJ 3/13]. The border police are taking over many IDF responsibilities in Gaza Strip [FBIS 3/10].