August 10, 1996

IDF closes Bethlehem to Israeli traffic because 10s of Palestinians are demonstrating for the release of Hamas mbrs., jailed without trial since 3/96. (QY 8/10 in FBIS 8/12) (see 8/7)

In Ramallah, Palestinian Khalid Habal dies while in PA custody. PA says he committed suicide. (PR 8/23) (see 8/9)