Social/Economic/Political
Occupied Palestine/Israel: Commercial strike is observed in Gaza. Curfews are placed on Khan Yunis, Jabalya, Beach, Nur Shams camps [FJ 2/13].
Other Countries: U.S. State Dept. issues report charging Israel with "substantial increase in human rights violations. " State Dept. spokesman states that 2/5 clash between Palestinian guerillas and Israeli troops in Lebanon could have negative impact on U.S.-PLO relations [WP 2/8].
Military Action
Occupied Palestine/Israel: In Rafah camp soldiers injure 15 Palestinians during demonstration. At least 6 other Palestinians are injured in Gaza Strip. Troops shoot, wound 4 Palestinians at Am'ari camp. In W. Bank troops destroy 3 houses, 1poultry farm, claiming they were built without permits [FJ 2/13]