Friday, December 26, 1986

Social/Economic/Political

Occupied Palestine/Israel: Palestinian journalist Akram Haniyyah states he has given up his legal battle with Israeli authorities, who have refused him permission to examine the secret evidence against him, and will obey his deportation order [BG 12/27].

Arab World: Amal leader Nabih Berri says he is willing to meet with Yasir Arafat to begin negotiations for ending the camps war in S. Lebanon. Villagers clash with Amal forces in Biqa' Valley; 2 are killed, 5 injured [SG 12/27].