Saturday, September 21, 1996
Israeli officials note that a 1994 agmt. to build 180 classrooms for Palestinian children in East Jerusalem by the end of 1997 has resulted in the construction of only 10 classrooms. 18 others are under construction, with only 24 more being planned. (JP 9/21)
In Beirut, Ahmad Hallaq, convicted spy for Israel, is executed by firing squad. (WP 12/1) (see 2/26)
In s. Lebanon, IDF officer is wounded in clash with Hizballah. The IDF also expels 2 Lebanese families fr. its self-declared security zone. (RL 9/21 in WNC 9/24; WP, WT 9/22; Rl 9/22 in WNC 9/24)