March 18, 1987

Social/Economic/Political

Occupied Palestine/Israel: Alignment MK David Liba'i, lawyer representing 3 Israelis implicated in the Pollard spy ring, states his clients will not appear if summoned before the Rotenstreich-Tsur committee investigating the affair UP 3/19]. In response to U.S. pressure, cabinet moves not to enter into any new military contracts with S. Africa [NYT 3/19].

Other Countries: Reports indicate portion of the Iran arms sales' profits were paid to the Global Islamic Movement, which funds Hizballah [NYT 3/18].