Two explosive charges were found and safely defused in widely separated areas of Jerusalem today. Police urged the public to keep a sharp watch for suspicious-looking objects. One explosive device was planted near a bus stop on the Bethlehem road in the southern outskirts of the city. The other was at the railway station.
Security sources wamed of possible stepped-up terrorist activity this week because of the fifth anniversary of the signing of the Israeli-Egyptian peace treaty and “Land Day” this Friday. “Land Day” is an occasion for protests by Palestinians against the confiscation of their lands on the West Bank.
Fire bombs and stones were thrown at Jewish buses passing through West Bank towns today. Windows were broken but there were no casualties. Employes of the Arab-owned electric corporation were ordered to remove Palestinian flags planted on top of power pylons last night.
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