Israeli gunboats bombard Arafat's guerrilla positions
Israeli gunboats shelled Palestinian bases and depots along the Tripoli coast in Lebanon, hitting positions from the Mina port to the southern coastal road. Residents reported a mad bombardment lasting hours as white house urged Israel to hold fire.
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Bombardment and Evacuation Tensions Hit Tripoli
Reports describe a fierce coastal bombardment at 8 p.m. in Tripoli with no casualties claimed by the military while later bombardments prompt cautious U S support for the safe evacuation of Arafat and the PLO. Washington notes aim to reduce civilian suffering as the withdrawal proceeds.
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Plot to assassinate Arafat foiled in Tunisian arrest
Tunisian police foiled a plot to kill Yasser Arafat and other PLO leaders after they left Lebanon. Libyan involvement was alleged as arrests exposed members of a subversive group aiming to overthrow Tunisia’s Bourguiba government. Officials warned of Arab League action if threats persist.
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