January 7, 2002

The IDF conducts arrest raids in Tulkarm. (PCHR 1/9)

In an interview arranged for selected news outlets by Israeli military officials, Karine A captain Omar Akawi says he is a Fatah "soldier" who "obeyed orders" issued by the PA. The PA continues to deny involvement. (MM, NYT, WP, WT 1/8; MM, NYT, WP, WT 1/9; al-Quds 1/10 in WNC 1/14; MEI 1/11)