Military Action:
Cease-fire holds in one of quietest days since invasion began.
Casualties:
PLO sources say 500 people killed, injured, 800 homes destroyed in yesterday's raids; little remains standing in Palestinian refugee camps in West Beirut (IDF reportedly wants to make uninhabitable for returning refugees); police say 156 civilians found dead, 417 wounded; nearly all hospitals closed; IDF maintains food blockade; 1 IDF soldier wounded by sniper in Bekaa valley.
Political Responses:
Israel/ Occupied Territories: Sharon accepts Cabinet decision restricting his military actions but defends August 12 bombardment.
Palestinians/ Lebanese: Withdrawal negotiations resume as PLO sends Habib numbers of guerrillas to be evacuated and their destinations.
US and Other Countries: Reagan says settlement can be expected soon (but some US officials reportedly fear Sharon may be trying to sabotage talks).