January 13, 1985

Social/Economic/Political

Occupied Palestine/Israel: IDF close one entrance to Dheisheh camp citing stone throwing incidents; reopen another entrance previously closed [JP 1/14, FJ 1/18]. In attempt to expand settlements into downtown Nablus, yeshiva students sleep overnight near Joseph's Tomb in violation of military order [FJ 1/18]. Yona Avrushmi sentenced to life imprisonment for 1983 killing of Peace Now activist Emil Grunzweig [JP 1/14].

Other Countries: Diplomatic sources indicate US, USSR to meet for discussions on Middle East; no date set [NYT 1/14, CSM 1/14].