Detainees Plan to Declare a Hunger Strike
procedures and attacks conducted against them in the IsraeliIMEMC & Agencies, April 17, 2004 Detainees intend to announce Hunger Strike in protest to the procedures and attacks conducted against them…
Ansar 3 Detention Camp
conditions and inhuman treatment.IMEMC & Agencies, April 17, 2004 The detainees at Ansar 3 detention camp suffer from hard living conditions and inhuman treatment. This detention camp, in the Negev…
Double Attack on Geneva Initiative
accords, especially the article over refugees’ right, as deceptiveIMEMC Staff & Agencies, April 17, 2004 Israeli National security advisor Giora Eiland called Friday Geneva accords, especially the article over refugees’…
In the memory of the Palestinian Prisoners Day
considered one of the most urgent issues as a result of theIMEMC & Agencies, April 17, 2004 The issue of the detainees in the Israeli detention camps is considered one…
EU Diplomat: Urgent Quartet Meeting on April 28
European Union diplomat said Friday that a top-level meeting of theIMEMC Staff & Agencies, April 17, 2004 In response to a call from the Palestinian Authority, Senior European Union diplomat…
April 17, the Palestinian Prisoners Day
Palestinians have been arrested by Israel since September 2000IMEMC April 17, 2004 With the third year of the second Intifada, around 28 thousand Palestinians have been arrested by Israel since…
Internationals and Israelis arrested in Biddu
Biddu, NW Jerusalem, Thursday during anti-barrier demonstrations.IMEMC Jerusalem Correspondent, April 16, 2004 More than four Israelis and four international were arrested in Biddu, NW Jerusalem, Thursday during anti-barrier demonstrations. One…
Omri Sharon: If Likud vote Against, PM might resign
Thursday that if the disengagement plan is not approved in theIMEMC & Agencies, April 16, 2004 Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon’s son, MK Omri Sharon, warned Thursday that if the…
Powell: Bush Did Not Endorse Settlements
assurances to Israel, U.S. Secretary of State Collin Powell deniedIMEMC & Agencies, April 16, 2004 In an attempt to cool down harsh criticisms to President Bush’s assurances to Israel, U.S.…
Palestinian Diplomatic Efforts after Bush ` Sharon Agreements
the world leaders calling upon them to try to persuade the AmericanIMEMC & Agencies, April 16, 2004 The Palestinian President Yasser Arafat has sent a letter to some of the…
46 Wounded, Including Many Children in an Anti Wall Protest
army used tear gas and rubber coated metal bullets against aroundIMEMC Staff & Agencies, April 16, 2004 Around 46 demonstrators were wounded, including many children, as army used tear gas…
Arafat: No One Can Deny or Limit Refugees’ Right to Return
Palestinian refugees to return to areas they were expelled from andIMEMC & Agencies, April 15, 2004 Palestinian President Yasser Arafat confirmed Thursday the right of Palestinian refugees to return to…
20 Palestinian Injured in Israeli attacks in Gaza Strip
Camp south of Gaza Strip injuring around 20 civilians in Bloc ‘J’,IMEMC & Agencies, April 15, 2004 12:32 Israeli Air force apaches fired several missiles at Rafah Refugee Camp south…
White House Meeting Boosted Sharon’s Popularity
percent of Likud voters if the party referendum over his plan isIMEMC & Agencies, April 15, 2004 Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon would win the support of over 57 percent…
The UN Human Right Body Slams Israel
‘gross violations of humanitarian law’.IMEMC & Agencies,, April 15, 2004 17:31 The United Nations Human Rights Commission has condemned Israel for ‘gross violations of humanitarian law’. At its annual session…
Bush: No Return of Refugees, No Return to pre 1967 Borders
Palestinian Refugees to their land expelled from in 1948 and said noIMEMC & Agencies, April 15, 2004 The American President George W. Bush denied the Right of Return of Palestinian…
A New Middle East Balfour Declaration
In the Early years of the past century, 1917 in particular, LordA New Middle East Balfour Declaration Ghassan Andoni-IMEMC-Analysis, 10:37 In the Early years of the past century, 1917 in…
Likud Members Campaign for Referundum
The Yesha Council settlement movement issued a leaflet asking LikudLikud Members Campaign for Referundum IMEMC & Agencies, April 14, 2004 12:54 The Yesha Council settlement movement issued a leaflet asking…
Sick Detainees Suffer From Lack of Medical Treatment
Sick Detainees Suffer From Lack of Medical Treatment Lawyer of the Palestinian Prisoner Club, Raed Mahameed, said that he met Sheikh Adnan Asfour, in Shatta detention camp and spoke to…
Nuclear whistle-blower Mordechai Vanunu will face harsh restrictions
Nuclear whistle-blower Mordechai Vanunu will face harsh restrictionsVanunu Restrictions, Uncertain Hopes for Delegation IMEMC & Agencies, April 14, 2004 Nuclear whistle-blower Mordechai Vanunu will face harsh restrictions after release Israeli…
Sharon-Bush to Meet Today, Small Gaps Still Exist
Sources in Washington reported Tuesday that there were still fewSharon-Bush to Meet Today, Small Gaps Still Exist IMEMC Staff & Agencies, April 14, 2004 9:09 Sources in Washington reported Tuesday…
Qurei: U.S. has no right to Reward Israel on the Expense of Palestinians
IMEMC Staff & Agencies, April 14, 2004 15:52Qurei: U.S. has no right to Reward Israel on the Expense of Palestinians IMEMC Staff & Agencies, April 14, 2004 15:52 Palestinian Prime…
Sharon: Major WB Settlements Will Be Permanently Kept and Developed
Tuesday morning for talks over his disengagement plan with U.S.IMEMC Staff & Agencies, April 13, 2004 Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon departed for Washington early Tuesday morning for talks over…
For the Third Time, Same Settlement Slated for Removal
Sharon and his Defense Minister Shaul Mofaz decided to evacuate 5IMEMC Staff & Agencies, April 13, 2004 Army Radio reported Tuesday that the Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon and his…
MOH: 14 Palestinian Killed and 161 Wounded in Two Weeks
of Palestinians killed as a result of military shelling andIMEMC & Agencies, April 13, 2004 16:57 The Palestinian Ministry of Health announced Tuesday that the number of Palestinians killed as…
As Sharon Arrives to the US, Anti-withdrawal Campaign Starts
Washington, the Likud Members who oppose the unilateralIMEMC Staff & Agencies, April 13, 2004 11:13 At the start of the Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon’s visit to Washington, the Likud…
Hamas Leader: Confirm Request to Join PA Security
‘Arabs48’ electronic news site that Hamas will participate inIMEMC Staff & Agencies, April 12, 2004 Hamas leader in Gaza Ismael Haneiah confirmed in an interview with ‘Arabs48′ electronic news site…
Villagers Punished for Peaceful Protests
the construction of the separation wall, reported that they areIMEMC Staff & Agencies, April 12, 2004 Villagers Northwest of Jerusalem, who peacefully protested against the construction of the separation wall,…
No to Bush, Yes to Gush
demonstrated Sunday opposite Sharon’s Negev ranch, accusing SharonIMEMC & Agencies, April 12, 2004 Hundreds of settlers from the Gaza Strip and the West Bank demonstrated Sunday opposite Sharon’s Negev ranch,…
U.S. Letter: Final Borders to Consider Demographic Realities
Israel will not be demanded to completely withdraw the West Bank;IMEMC Staff & Agencies, April 11, 2004 Israeli source reported that the U.S. letter to Israel will include: Israel will…
Likud Referendum on April 29
Likud referendum over the disengagement plan on April 29,IMEMc & Agencies, April 11, 2004 The Likud party’s central election committee decided Sunday to hold Likud referendum over the disengagement plan…
Egypt Condition Security Involvement with Full Withdrawal
supporting the Palestinian Authority to preserve law and order inIMEMC & Agencies, April 10, 2004 According to the Lebanese ‘Almustaqbal’ newspaper, Egypt conditioned supporting the Palestinian Authority to preserve law…
Likud MK Petition Court against Referendum Timing
institution against Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon’s request toIMEMC & Agencies, April 10, 2004 Likud MK Gilad Erdan on Friday petitioned the party’s judicial institution against Israeli Prime Minister Ariel…
MK Burg: Peres is Already Acting as Sharon’s FM
talks between Labor leadership and Israeli Prime Minister ArielIMEMC & Agencies, April 10, 2004 Labour MK Avraham Burg told Electronic news site (arabs48) that talks between Labor leadership and Israeli…
Rantisis, the New Hamas Leader
Different from most of Palestinian leaders who start experiencingBy Bethlehem TV Editorial Board-Analysis Translated by IMEMC, April 10, 2004 Different from most of Palestinian leaders who start experiencing detention at…
Hamas Demands Integration in Both PA Security & Political
The Lebanese daily newspaper reported Saturday that Hamas Leader inInstitutions IMEMC & Agencies, April 10, 2004 The Lebanese daily newspaper reported Saturday that Hamas Leader in Gaza Abdul-Aziz Rantisis demanded…
What is a Unified Leadership?
Translated by Sa’ed Bannoura-IMEMC April 9, 2004Interview with WB Fatah Leader Hussein Al-Sheikh By: Nasser Lahham-Bethlehem-TV Translated by Sa’ed Bannoura-IMEMC April 9, 2004 Q1: How do you interpret the announcement…
Sharon Wants Referendum Immediately After Independence Day
elections chief to set the party referendum on disengagement planIMEMC & Agencies, April 9, 2004 Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon has formally asked the Likud elections chief to set the…
Settlers Backed Out of Committing to Avoid Violence
sign a document of principles that sets the ground rules for theIMEMC & Agencies, April 9, 2004 The Yesha Council of Settlements has backed out of an agreement to sign…
Hamas has no immediate plans to join the current Palestinian Authority
Hamas leader in Gaza Said Siam warned Thursday against misplacingDespite continuing national unity talks, Hamas has no immediate plans to join the current Palestinian Authority government. Hamas leader in Gaza…
Powell: No Immediate Plans to Penalize Israel for Wall Route
due to the separation wall it is building in Palestinian West BankIMEMC & Agencies, April 9, 2004 Washington has no immediate plans to cut loan guarantees to Israel due to…
London’s Mayor: Sharon Should Sit in Jail Next to Milosevic
Prime Minister Ariel Sharon to be thrown into jail next to formerIMEMC & Agencies, April 9, 2004 Mayor of London Ken Livingstone has called Thursday for Israeli Prime Minister Ariel…
Hamas:PLO, the Sole Representative of Palestinians
Thursday a draft of a ‘National Plan’. The plan summarizes theIMEMC Staff & Agencies, April 9, 2004 Palestinian Resistance Groups and Political factions released Thursday a draft of a ‘National…
What is a Unified Leadership?
Interview with WB Fatah Leader Hussein Al-Sheikh Translated by Sa’ed Bannoura-IMEMC Q1: How do you interpret the announcement made by Arafat to form a unified leadership? A: This is only…
Israeli Police Arrest 10 Jewish Extremists in Jerusalem
extreme fundamental sect called Bratslav Hasidim, after accusingIMEMC & Agencies, April 8, 2004 16:15 Israeli Police arrested Thursday ten fundamental Jews, members of an extreme fundamental sect called Bratslav Hasidim,…
Journalists Protest in Front of the American Consulate in Jersualem
American consulate in East Jerusalem in a protest against killingIMEMC & Agencies, April 8, 2004 Palestinian Journalist Union organized a sit-in in front of the American consulate in East Jerusalem…
Israel Seeks Billions of Dollars in Exchange for Withdrawal
financial aid to support its efforts to develop the Negev and ‘itsIMEMC & Agencies, April 8, 2004 16:55 Israeli official sources reported that Israel is seeking U.S. financial aid to…
Sharon Attempts to Win Support for Disengagement
Sharon is working to get more support for his disengagement planIMEMC & Agencies, April 8, 2004 17:10 The Israeli Radio reported that the Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon is working…
Sha’ath: Palestinian Elections May Include Hamas
Palestinian elections when Israel withdraws from the Gaza Strip,IMEMC & Agencies, April 8, 2004 Militant groups, such as Hamas, may be allowed to participate in Palestinian elections when Israel withdraws…
U.S. Warns PA against Including Hamas
inviting Hamas to join a unified leadership group, saying that itIMEMC & Agencies, April 7, 2004 10:56 The U. S. Administration warned the Palestinian Authority against inviting Hamas to join…
73% of PAlestinians and 64% of the ISraelis support the
A joint Palestinian – Israeli public poll conducted by theDisengagement Plan IMEMC & Agencies, April 7, 2004 A joint Palestinian – Israeli public poll conducted by the Palestinian Center for…
Army Resumes Construction in Biddu
barrier construction in the village of Biddu, NW Jerusalem earlyIMEMC Jerusalem Correspondent, April 7, 2004 At least 16 Palestinians were injured when Israeli forces resumed barrier construction in the village…
Sha’ath Will Visit U.S. For Disengagement Talks
meet on April 21 with U.S. Secretary of State Colin Powell and otherIMEMC & Agencies, April 7, 2004 Palestinian Foreign Minister Nabil Sha’ath said Wednesday he will meet on April…
Sick Detainees in Al-Ramleh Talk About Their Sufferings
Fahmi Al-Oweiwy who managed lately to visit them, and informed himIMEMC & Agencies, April 7, 2004 18:20 Several sick detainees at Al-Ramleh detention camp met with Lawyer Fahmi Al-Oweiwy who…
Arafat: ‘Sharon Must Coordinate the Withdrawal With us’
Palestinian President Yasser Arafat said that he hopes Sharon wouldBy ArabYnet, April 7, 2004 In an interview with the Israeli newspaper Yidiot Ahronot, the Palestinian President Yasser Arafat said that…
Mubarak: Arab Summit Likely in May
with Syrian President Bashar Asad and Sudani President Omar BashirIMEMC & Agencies, April 6, 2004 Egyptian President Husni Mubarak said following his summit meeting with Syrian President Bashar Asad and…
Likud War around Disengagement Already Started
plan will launch a lobbying campaign in favor and against it in anIMEMC & Agencies, April 6, 2004 Likud ministers and MKs who oppose and support the disengagement plan will…
Arafat: Possible PA Leadership Role for Hamas
the Palestinian Authority, PA Chairman, Yasser Arafat was quotedIMEMC & Agencies, April 6, 2004 Hamas and Islamic Jihad may have a future leadership role alongside the Palestinian Authority, PA Chairman,…
Hamas & PA, the Allied Enemies
Palestinian President Yasser Arafat approved in principle theGhassan Andoni-IMEMC-Analysis, April 6, 2004 The Palestinian Al-Ayamm daily newspaper reported Monday that Palestinian President Yasser Arafat approved in principle the establishment of…
Threats to destroy the Aqsa Mosque rising
against harming the Aqsa Mosque especially after the recent threatsIMEMC & Agencies, April 6, 2004 18:15 Al-Aqsa foundation for rebuilding the Islamic Holy Sites, warned against harming the Aqsa Mosque…
US Reiterates its objection to Threats to Kill Arafat
Prime Minister Ariel Sharon, to either assassinate Arafat or expelIMEMC & Agencies, April 6, 2004 The U.S. has affirmed its opposition to any attempt by the Israeli Prime Minister Ariel…
Three Palestinians killed in Gaza Strip
Al-Bureij refugee camp in central Gaza Strip on Monday near theIMEMC & Agencies, April 5, 2004 Three Palestinian teenagers were killed by Israeli tank shells in Al-Bureij refugee camp in…
Sharon: True I am Low In Polls, but Tide Is Coming
Minister Ariel Sharon admitted that his popularity depleted, butIMEMC & Agencies, April 5, 2004 In an interview with Israeli newspaper Haaretz, Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon admitted that his popularity…
Army invades Tulkarem, kills two
all the roads leading to it in a military operation Sunday morning.IMEMC & Agencies, April 5, 2004 The Israeli army invaded the West Bank city of Tulkarem and blocked all…
Mofaz: Hamas Plans for a Grand Passover Attack
holiday, which starts Monday night, as all the security servicesIMEMC & Agencies, April 5, 2004 Israeli police have beefed up their deployments for the Passover holiday, which starts Monday night,…
Avnei Hefetz Attacker Left Jail Days Ago
the resistance gunman who carried out the shooting attack in AvneiIMEMC Staff & Agencies, April 4, 2004 Local sources in the West Bank city of Tulkarm identified Saturday the resistance…
Army Claims 26 Hamas Central Figures Arrested in Nablus Raid
Hamas figures during its Saturday invasion of the West bank city ofIMEMC & Agencies, April 4, 2004 Israel security source claimed that soldiers arrested 26 central Hamas figures during its…
Dahlan Denies Saying ‘Role of Arafat Ended’
arrived back from London denied that he said that the ‘role ofIMEMC & Agencies, April 4, 2004 Ex-Palestinian Internal security minister Mohammed Dahlan as he arrived back from London denied…
Fatah Warns Israel against Hurting Arafat
pay a heavy price if it made any attempt to kill the PalestinianIMEMC & Agencies, April 4, 2004 Fatah movement issued a warning Saturday saying that Israel would pay a…
Source: U.S. To Guarantee For Borders to Be Established Around
Israeli media sources reported that notes to be exchanged in theDemography IMEMC & Agencies, April 4, 2004 Israeli media sources reported that notes to be exchanged in the U.S.-Israel summit…
Progress Reported in Factions Meetings in Gaza
round of talks over national unity issues and future challengesIMEMC Staff & Agencies, April 4, 2004 Palestinian political factions concluded Saturday night in Gaza a round of talks over national…
Hamas: Will Share in Running Gaza After the Pull Out
with other Palestinian political groups in running the Gaza StripIMEMC Staff & Agencies, April 3, 2004 Hamas leaders announced Friday that they intend to share authority with other Palestinian political…
U.S., In Response to Sharon’s Threat, We Oppose killing Arafat
thretas to assassinate Palestinian President Yasser Arafat afterIMEMC & Agencies, April 3, 2004 The United States reiterated on Friday that its opposition to the thretas to assassinate Palestinian President Yasser…
Peres: Disengagment is an Opportunity to Correct Historical Mistakes
considered the disengagment plan as an opportinuty to ‘correct theIMEMC & Agencies, April 3, 2004 Israeli Oppostion leader and Labor Party head Shimon Peres considered the disengagment plan as an…
EU: Israeli Army actions that harm civilians akin to ‘acts of
In a stormy day of debates, the European Parliament comparedterror’ IMEMC & Agencies, April 2, 2004 In a stormy day of debates, the European Parliament compared injuries to Palestinians by…
Israeli Police used tear gas, rubber bullets and stun grenades to
to the police incursion into the Temple Mount.disperse crowds at the Al Aqsa Mosque prayers on Friday. Israeli radio reported a rock thrown at the Western Wall Plaza prior to…
Sharon Threatens to Assassinate Arafat
fighting over his intention to evacuate settlements in Gaza andIMEMC Staff & Agencies, April 2, 2004 Israeli Prime Minsiter Ariel Sharon, who is immense in internal fighting over his intention…
The EU: Donations to PA was not used in ‘Terror Attacks’
the case of the EU donations to the Palestinian Authority, saidIMEMC Staff, April 2, 2004 12:34 Reuters reported that the European Union Investigation Committee on the case of the EU…
US Welcomes Qurei’s Criticism of Attacks, Says No Guarantees to
The US State Department welcomed Thursday the Palestinian PrimeIsrael IMEMC & Agencies, April 2, 2004 The US State Department welcomed Thursday the Palestinian Prime Minister, Ahmad Qurei’s criticism to the…
Israeli Troops Arrest 12 Palestinian Gunmen in Bethlehem
Bethlehem and surrounded the psychiatric hospital in the early hoursIMEMC Correspondant, Bethlehem April 1, 2004 In an Israeli military operation, a large force invaded the city of Bethlehem and surrounded…
Barrier Construction to Continue During Passover
certain areas of Northwest Jerusalem until the Supreme CourtIMEMC Jerusalem Correspondent, April 1, 2004 The Israeli army will continue separation barrier construction in certain areas of Northwest Jerusalem until the…
U.S. Assurance: Israel Won’t have to Pullout to Green Line
exchange for the Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon’s disengagementIMEMC & Agencies, April 1, 2004 The U.S. administration drafted a letter of guarantees to Israel in exchange for the Israeli Prime…
Israeli Troops Arrest 12 Palestinian Gunmen in Bethlehem
Bethlehem and surrounded the psychiatric hospital in the early hoursIMEMC Correspondant, Bethlehem April 1, 2004 In an Israeli military operation, a large force invaded the city of Bethlehem and surrounded…
Reports: Live Rounds Fired at Unarmed Civilians at Deir Qaddis Housing Demolition
bullets at Palestinians and Israeli and international activistsIMEMC Jerusalem Correspondent, April 1, 2004 Israeli soldiers reportedly shot live rounds and rubber-coated bullets at Palestinians and Israeli and international activists trying…