The World - News from Oct. 5, 1989
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Israeli troops fired on masked Palestinians in the Gaza Strip, killing two and wounding others, the army announced. Arab reporters said some soldiers were disguised as laborers and drove a private car. The army spokesman’s office said the soldiers were in uniform. The killings raised to 583 the number of Palestinians killed by Israelis since the uprising began in the occupied West Bank and Gaza Strip 21 months ago. In addition, 40 Israelis have died. Meanwhile, three Palestinians suspected of collaborating with Israel were reported killed by fellow Arabs.
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