Palestinian Prime Minister Mahmoud Abbas (Abu Mazen) refuses
Hamas abandoned the truce talks Friday claiming Abu Mazen haddialogue with Hamas after they walk out on truce talks. Alison Keefe, IMEMC, 15:28, June 8 Hamas abandoned the truce talks…
Israel steps up its already tight closure on the West Bank in
Alison Keefe – IMEMC, 14:02response to Hamas’ decision Saturday to pull out of truce talks with Prime Minister Abbas. Alison Keefe – IMEMC, 14:02 Defense Minister Shaul Mofaz announced Saturday…
Abbas caught between the Israeli hammer and the Palestinian
Palestinian Prime Minister Mahmoud Abbas is facing seriousaxe Ghassan Andoni – IMEMC, June 8, 16:19 Palestinian Prime Minister Mahmoud Abbas is facing serious internal hardships. The ceasefire agreement which appeared…
The PLO executive committee calls upon all Palestinian political
The PLO executive committee, at the end of it’s meeting of lastfaction to resume the talks they started for national unity Special Report, IMEMC, June 7, 2003 The PLO executive…
U.S. road Map team due in the region on Sunday
implementation of the road map peace plan is expected to arrive inSpecial Report, IMEMC, Saturday, June 7, 2003 Israel radio reported that the U.S.-led team to oversee the implementation of…
As a result of a swift and multiple Israeli military
Moath Shreideh, IMEMC, June 7, 2003operations, 3 Palestinians injured in Nablus and the surrounding villages. Moath Shreideh, IMEMC, June 7, 2003 Early in the morning, the Israeli army launched several…
In a meeting in Gaza, called by Islamic Jihad,
Ghassan Andoni & Fadi Abu Sa’ada – IMEMC June 7, 2003Palestinian political factions will discuss relations with Abu Mazin’s Government. Ghassan Andoni & Fadi Abu Sa’ada – IMEMC June 7,…
The truce agreement which appeared to be tangible in few weeks is currently shadowed with doubts.
It became more evident today that Abu Mazin is facing more serious opposition on the Palestinian side than he anticipated. The waves of reservations, opposition, and criticisms to his speech…
The Israeli army tighten the closure around Hebron and keeps it’s
Special Report– IMEMC June 7, 2003old city under curfew Demolition threats to 11 Families in Hebron. Special Report– IMEMC June 7, 2003 Israeli army reinforced the closure around the city…
Two Palestinians injured in Khan Yonis
the city of Khan Younis.Jamileh Abu Shanab, IMEMC, June 6, 2003 Two Palestinians were seriously injured by Israeli soldiers fire in the city of Khan Younis. According to Palestinian medical…
The truce agreement which appeared to be tangible in few weeks is
It became more evident today that Abu Mazin is facing more seriousshadowed with doubts at the moment Ghassan Andoni – IMEMC It became more evident today that Abu Mazin is…
Palestinian prisoners, in reaction to being ignored in Aqaba Summit,
Ali Samoudi, IMEMC, June 6, 2003call upon all Palestinian resistance groups to freeze the talks with Abu Mazen’s government Ali Samoudi, IMEMC, June 6, 2003 Palestinian prisoners called upon all…
Israel assassinated four Palestinians in Attiel, north of Tulkarem
Thursday night in the town of Attiel, north of Tulkarem. IsraeliMuntsser El-Anani, IMEMC Four Palestinians were killed in an Israeli military operation late Thursday night in the town of Attiel,…
No significant changes at military checkpoints
IMEMC, through it’s correspondents is running a daily monitoring ofLiving conditions are from bad to worse Fadi Abu Sa’ada – IMEMC Reporters, June 06, 2003 IMEMC, through it’s correspondents is…
Alaqsa Martyrs brigades: ‘We will not respect a seize fire agreement
In a leaflet distributed by Alaqsa Martyers brigades, the militaryas long as President Arafat is under siege’ Special Report, IMEMC, June 6, 2003 In a leaflet distributed by Alaqsa Martyers…
Israeli Forces Enter University, Leave Racist Graffiti
Tuesday night searching lecture rooms and scrawling racist messagesTulkarem, From Radhika Sainthe, 05 Jun 03 Israeli Border Police entered Al-Quds University in Tulkarem at 11pm Tuesday night searching lecture rooms…
After 80 days of his arrest, Hussam Khader, Member of the PLC,
Fadi Abu Sa’ada, IMEMC, June 5, 2003denies alleged charges the Israeli military court decides to extend his detention period. Fadi Abu Sa’ada, IMEMC, June 5, 2003 Lawyer, Riad El-Anis, reported…
The Israeli army shot and injured a five years old child in Balata
The child Mahmoud Nazih Deeb 5 years old, was shot in his right eye with a high speed bullet fired by the Israel army during clashes with young Palestinians at…
Israeli and Palestinian reactions to Aqaba declaratios
success depends on the sides turning the rhetoric into practice. TheGhassan Andoni – IMEMC Labor Party Secretary General Ophir Pines-Paz: ‘the road map’s success depends on the sides turning the…
Contrary to the Israeli military claims,
On the morning of Thursday June 5, 2003, Israeli Military sourcesmost of the checkpoints in Palestine are still closed Fadi Abu Saada, IMEMC, June 5, 2003 5:18 pm On the…
Evacuating unauthorized settlers’ outposts
immediate removal of unauthorized settlers’ outposts can trigger settlersGhassan Andoni – IMEMC, June 5, 2003 The implementation of the Israeli prime Minster’s declaration on the immediate removal of unauthorized settlers’…
Palestinian Resistance Groups attack Israeli Targets in Gaza Strip
Wednesday night June 4, the Palestinian resistance groups attackedand Jenin IMEMC, June 5, 2003 Wednesday night June 4, the Palestinian resistance groups attacked Israeli Military targets and an Israeli settlement…
Israeli and Palestinian reactions to Aqaba declaratios
Labor Party Secretary General Ophir Pines-Paz: ‘the road map’s success depends on the sides turning the rhetoric into practice. The Palestinians must act with determination against terror and incitement, and…
Evacuating unauthorized settlers’ outposts
The implementation of the Israeli prime Minster’s declaration on the immediate removal of unauthorized settlers’ outposts can trigger settlers violence, force national union ministers to resign, and can result in…
On his way to Aqaba Summit, Bush meeting with ‘moderate’
In his first move to advance the road map plan, President Bush will meet with the leaders of Egypt, Jordan, Saudi Arabia, Bahrin, and the Palestinian prime minster, Mahomoud Abbas…
Three Injured in Bethlehem
morning at 9.30 into the city of Bethlehem and surrounded the areaFadi Abu Sada – IMEMC, June 4, 08:40 A large Israeli force of around 12 jeeps made an incursion…
Jenin udner siege
camp. Eyewitnesses say that military vehicles invaded the city andAli Samoudi (Jenin) – IMEMC, June 4, 14:17 Israeli forces imposed curfew on both Jenin city and the refugee camp. Eyewitnesses…
Nablus Region Under Curfew
have blocked the roads into Balata by creating road blocks andFadi Abu Saada, IMEMC June 4, 2003 Balata and Askar refugee camps are under full curfew. Israeli forces have blocked…
Aqaba Summit: End of Intifada or End of Occupation?
Mahmoud Abbas called for an end to the ‘armed intifada’ and an endGhassan Andoni – IMEMC, June 4, 16:52 At the end of the 90 minute meeting the Palestinian Prime…
Palestinian Prisoners on Hunger Strike
the Israeli prisons today. The strike is a call to draw theGeorge Rishmawi – IMEMC, June 4, 16:14 Palestinian Prisoners declared a hunger strike for one day in all the…
Aqaba Summit, end of Intifada or end of occupation?
At the end of the 90 minutes meeting the Palestinian prime minister Mahmoud Abbas called for an end to the ‘armed Intifada’ and an end to attacks on Israelis ‘wherever…
12 Palestinians arrested in the West Bank Last Night ad this morning
Bank overnight. In the village of Jaba near Jenin, the army enteredSpecial report – IMEMC, June 3, 11:06 Israeli Authorities invaded several cities and towns in the West Bank overnight.…
Army Enters Nablus with Force (10:06 am)
hours of Monday night into the eastern side of the city of Nablus,Muath Shreda (Nablus) – IMEMC, Israeli tanks and military vehicles made an incursion in the late hours of…
Closure Update: Easing of Restrictions Hasn’t Materialised
are undertaking house to house searches looking for men on theirFadi Abu Sa’ada – IMEMC, June 3 Ramallah and Albireh are under curfew for the second day. Soldiers are undertaking…
Aqaba Declaration: Sharon Will Dismantle Illegal Outposts
that Israel is prepared to evacuate some illegal settlements. HeBy Alison Keefe, Tuesday, June 2, 2003 Prime Minister Ariel Sharon is set to announce at the Aqaba summit that Israel…
Five Arrested in Balata Camp, Nablus
Nablus 3am Monday morning. Troops entered the eastern areas of theBy Muath Shreda,Tuesday, June 2, 2003 The Israeli army made an incursion into several areas in the city of Nablus…
Hamas Leaders Consult on Truce Idea
Kamal Abu Alhija, and Sheikh Abdul Khaleq Alnatshah, the three inIMEMC staff , Tuesday, June 2, 2003 Lawyer Ismael Abdul Latif reported that Sheikh Hassan Yousif, Sheikh Kamal Abu Alhija,…
Mofaz: No Redeployment of Troops in West Bank
Mofaz said that Israeli troops would remain in the West Bank toBy Alison Keefe,Tuesday, June 2, 2003 In an interview on Sunday with Israel Radio Defense Minister Shaul Mofaz said…
ISM Demands Full Apology over Mike’s Place Allegations
place in Tel Aviv on April 29 crossed from Gaza into Israel with theGhassan Andoni – IMEMC, June 3, 15:24 The two British citizens who carried out a suicide attack…
Last Minute Difficulties in Preparations for Aqaba Summit
road map plan that calls for the establishment of a PalestinianBy Ghassan Andoni, Monday, June 1, 2003 While the Palestinian Authority insists on the declaration in the road map plan…
Mas’Ha Checkpoint
empty today. A few soldiers were laying down relaxing and onlyBy Amin Abu Warda, Monday, June 1, 2003 Mas’Ha military checkpoint, south west of the city of Nablus, was empty…
Eased Restrictions Haven’t Materialized on Ground
restrictions have not been eased at the checkpoints in accordanceBy Alison Keefe, Monday, June 1, 2003 Reports from around the West Bank and Gaza Strip Sunday reveal that restrictions have…