Social/Economic/Political
Occupied Palestine/Israel: Israeli government orders deportation of 9 Palestinians from W. Bank and Gaza, releases 186 detained during recent disturbances [WSJ, LAT 1/4]. At Gaza City's Ansar 2 detention center, 3 of those ordered deported begin hunger strike [FJ 1/10]. Israel releases 86 Gazans detained during recent disturbances [FJ 1/10]. Soldiers close a main entrance to Gaza's Islamic U. Entrance to Nusayrat refugee camp is closed; part of camp remains under curfew [FJ 1/10]. Bireh Nursing College administration closes school for 1 week [FJ 1/10].
Arab World: PLO Chairman Yasir Arafat indicates PLO will establish government, in-exile [WP 1/4].
Other Countries: In Bonn, W. Germany, more than 3,000 protest Israeli measures in occupied territories [FJ 1/10].
Military Action
Occupied Palestine/Israel: In Ram, northern suburb of Jerusalem, soldier chasing Palestinian youth shoots, kills bystander. Soldier and commanding officer are suspended. Rock-hurling demonstrators clash with Israeli troops in reaction to killing [WSJ, WP 1/4]. Protesting crowds are also reported in Nablus, Balatah camp, and throughout Gaza Strip [FJ 1/10].