November 18, 1988

Social/Economic/Political

Occupied Palestine/Israel: F.M. Peres summons 42 diplomats to denounce Soviet endorsement of Palestinian independence [WP 11/19].

Other Countries: U.S.S.R. endorses declaration of Palestinian state; stops short of full diplomatic recognition [WP 11/19].

Military Action Occupied

Palestine/Israel: Al-Shifa Hospital reports 8 Palestinians shot in Gaza Strip. In Silwan troops, Palestinians clash; 3 Palestinians treated for gas exposure. In Jerusalem police prevent worshipers from attending Friday prayers at al-Aqsa [FJ 11/21].