October 19, 1988

Social/Economic/Political

Occupied Palestine/Israel: General strike is observed throughout the occupied territories [FJ 10/23].

Military Action

Occupied Palestine/Israel: In Jenin 2 Palestinians are shot, injured by live ammunition. In Nusayrat troops injure 2 Palestinians [FJ 10/23].

Arab World: In south Lebanon a bomb kills 7 Israeli soldiers, wounds 10 more; Islamic Resistance Front claims responsibility [WP 10/20].