Social/Economic/Political
Occupied Palestine/Israel: Maj. Gen. Amram Mitzna announces intention to release all Palestinians under 16 years of age not convicted of serious offenses. Settlers erect sign in Bayta to commemorate Israeli girl killed there 4/6 [LAT 4/16]. Hebron, Nablus, and other W. Bank population centers are declared off limits to journalists [LAT 4/16]. In Beach and Jabalya camps, soldiers confiscate IDs, order residents to pay taxes and utility bills [FJ 4/17]. Israeli journalist Ya'acov Afrat is arrested for security reasons [FJ 4/24].
Other Countries: U. S. vetoes UN Security Council resolution calling on Israel to end deportation of Palestinians from occupied territories [LAT, NYT 4/16].
Military Action
Occupied Palestine/Israel: Demonstrators clash with Israeli troops after Friday prayers in Nablus, Ramallah, and al-Birah. Youth is shot, wounded by live ammunition in Bayt Hanun [LAT 4/16]. Israeli sources report 10 Palestinians are injured by army gunfire in Jabalya camp. Curfews continue in Bayta village and Jalazun, Am'ari, and Balatah camps [FJ 4/17].