Thursday, February 26, 1987

Social/Economic/Political

Occupied Palestine/Israel: Israeli military orders al-Falujah Secondary School in Jabaliyyah refugee camp and al-Manfaloti Secondary School for Girls in Dayr al-Balah closed indefinitely [FJ 3/6].

Arab World: Syrian commander in Beirut announces his forces have closed all 70 Muslim militia offices and would personally guarantee the safety of any foreign visitors to W. Beirut [LAT 2/27].

Other Countries: In U.S., Tower Commission issues Iran-contra affaireport highly critical of Pres. Reagan and his advisers, calls Israel's role "crucial" [CSM, WP 2/27].