January 16, 1989

Social/Economic/Political

Occupied Palestine/Israel: Ehud Olmert, ministers reponsible for Arab affairs inside Israel, and Justice Min. Dan Meridor accuse soldiers of being "too light of finger on the trigger." Labor Energy Min. Moshe Shahal questions morality of army's widespread use of plastic bullets [WP 1/16].

Military Action

Occupied Palestine/Israel: In Hebron 17- year-old Palestinian dies after being shot by troops. 17-year-old Palestinian from Khan Yunis dies from wounds suffered 1/15 [WP 1/17, FJ 1/23]. In Burayj camp 3 Palestinians are shot by IDF troops. In Silwan troops arrest 37 Palestinians [FJ 1/23].