Thursday, June 11, 1987

Social/Economic/Political

Occupied Palestine/Israel: Curfew at Dahayshah refugee camp is lifted [FJ 6/14]. Hanna Siniora states he will consult with jurists from U.S., Europe, and Eastern bloc before deciding whether to pursue his plan to run in 1988 Jerusalem municipal eections [FJ 6/14]. Employees of Jerusalem Electric Company (JEC) hold 1-day strike to protest stated intention of Energy Ministry to divide JEC's concession rights in the occupied territories [FJ 6/14]. Trees owned by 50 Palestinian families in Za'tarah are uprooted by Israeli bulldozers [FJ 6/14]. Ramallah military court hands down 7-year and 5 and one-half-year sentences to 2 youths charged with throwing bombs at military vehicles [FJ 6/14].

Other Countries: At meeting in Budapest 5-member PLO delegation opens talks with 21-member Israeli delegation [JP 6/12; FJ 6/14].