April 12, 1998

In Hebron's Jewish enclave, Israeli police clash with Israeli peace activists protesting a government sponsored celebration attended by 30,000 settlers and right-wing Israelis, marking Passover, Israel's 50th anniversary, the 30th anniversary of Jews' "return" to Hebron. 29 demonstrators are arrested, 5 officers injured. (WP, WT 4/13; MM 4/14; MM 4/16; YA 4/24 in WNC 4/27; PR 4/27)