January 31, 1989

Social/Economic/Political

Occupied Palestine/Israel: Curfews continue in Dayr al-Balah, Rafah, Burayj camps. General strike is observed throughout O.T. [FJ 2/6].

Arab World: PLO office in Morocco is upgraded to embassy [FJ 2/6].

Other Countries: Non-Aligned members of UN Security Council drop proposal criticizing Israel after U.S. refuses to support resolution [NYT 2/21.

Military Action

Occupied Palestine/Israel: In Dayr al-Balah troops shoot, wound 4 Palestinians. Troops shoot, wound 11 Palestinians in Jabalya camp. At least 6 Palestinians are injureduring protest in Jenin. Throughout the O.T. at least 10 more Palestinians are injured [FJ 2/6].