December 1, 1985

Social/Economic/Political

Occupied Palestine/Israel: Israeli govt. publicly apologizes to U.S. over Pollard spy case, states spying on U.S. was wrong "to the extent that it did take place," promises to investigate, dismantle unit which conducted the affair [WP, LAT 12/2]. Israeli govt. approves resumption oftalks with Egypt on territorial disputes, other issues [NYT, CSM 12/2]. Israeli contractor Avraham Gindi is arrested for alleged role in illegal West Bank land deals involving sale of land for villas near Karnei Shomron, land unapproved by govt. for settlement [JP 12/2].

Military Action

Arab World: Guerrillas ambush Israeli patrol in S. Lebanon, wounding or killing 5 soldiers [NYT, BG 12/2].