May 25, 1985

Social/Economic/Political

Arab World: 5,000 Palestinians hold general strike in 'Ain al-Hilweh camp, Lebanon, to protest recent fighting in Beirut. Shi'ites in Nabatiya, Lebanon also protest [WP 5/26].

Military Action

Arab World: Action in Lebanon: Amal, Palestinian fighters clash in Wavell camp; 4 killed; Syrian troops intervene. Similar fighting continues in Beirut camps [NYT 5/26]. IDF kill 3 resistance fighters near Tebnin [OB 5/26].