Al-Fajr Newspaper, Issue No. 859, Jerusalem, 24 October 1976

Issued on 24 October 1976, this 6-page document shows issue no.859 of al-Fajr Newspaper, published by Yousef Nasry. It features news pieces on politics, culture, art and economy in Palestine, regional and international politics and another diverse set of news which were displayed as follows: 1- The deterioration of the situation in southern Lebanon.2- News about the intervention of Israeli forces in the fighting.3- Fears of the collapse of the ceasefire agreement.4- Demanding the summit conference to save southern Lebanon.5- Khaddam: The Syrian forces will not withdraw from Lebanon until they achieve their goals.6- The appointment of Colonel Gaddafi as commander of the Libyan armed forces.7- Continuing intransigence: Rabin refuses to negotiate with the PLO and the establishment of a Palestinian state.8- A massive arrest campaign and the seizure of weapons in Jalazun.9- UNRWA activities may stop due to deficiency.10- A statement to the citizens of Nablus on the prevention of cholera.11- Nablus supports the PLO and condemns the Syrian and right-wing Arab attempts to contain it.12- The Ford government prevents the PLO’s delegation from collecting donations.