Month: January 2005

In a poll conducted by Market Watch, upon request from the Israeli Peace Now movement, shows that 28 percent of the settlers support disengagement, including the pullout from Gaza Strip…

Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas met with top Russian officials Monday, seeking Moscow’s support in upcoming peace talks with Israel. Rusian President Vladimir Putin expressed hope that Abbas succeeds in jump-starting…

In a crackdown on Palestinian businesses and individuals, the Israeli police and military have raided offices, shops and restaurants whose owners or employees have ties to the Palestinian Authority (PA).…

At least 3000 detainees are imprisoned in the Negev detention, suffering of all sorts of hardships, yet are always under the threat of having their detention period expanded without any…

Monday at noon, Israeli soldiers killed a 10-year-old child, injured another child, in Rafah, in the southern Gaza Strip, while she was playing in the playground at a UN administered…

Two months ahead the final date for approving the 2005 balance at the Knesset, the Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon, continued his efforts to expand his collation, and held a…

The Palestinian Prisoners Society reported on Sunday that female detainees in Telmond prison are suffering of daily hardships, medical neglect and continuous provocative acts by the Israeli soldiers. Raed Mahameed,…

The Palestinian Minster of Tourism, Mitri Abu Eita and his Israeli counterpart, Abraham Hershenzon agreed on Sunday to meet with His Holiness Pope John Paul II at the Vatican in…

Israeli media source reportedly said on Monday the Palestinian resistance movement Hamas and the Lebanese resistance party Hezbollah have agreed to sustain resistance against the Israeli occupation. The source said,…

Further discussions of security and military cooperation between Turkey and Israel are ongoing, the cooperation involves renovation of 48 Turkish air force’s F4 phantoms and 200-300 M48 Patton tanks; Turkey…

Condoleezza Rice, the U.S. Secretary of State is scheduled to meet with the Israeli PM Ariel Sharon, in talks ahead the planned meeting between Sharon and the Palestinian President Mahmoud…

Hasan Abu Libdeh, Palestinian Cabinet Secretary, said that the Palestinian PM, Ahmad Qurei, met on Sunday at night with Hamas leaders in the Gaza Strip, and leader of Palestinian movements…

Al-Sharq Al-Awsat newspaper quoted a senior Egyptian official on Monday as saying that the Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas will demand the release of 8000 Palestinian prisoners during his meeting with…

When Israeli government officials report that there is ‘relative calm’ in the region, the American media line up to repeat the claim. But the reality, in almost every case where…

Tens of thousands gathered in Jerusalem Sunday evening to protest against the disengagement plan. Organizers of the protest said the number was close to quarter of a million, media sources…

Israel is worried that the PA security forces in the West Bank, unlike those in the Gaza Strip, have been completely debilitated in the last four years and are not…

Israeli Attorney General Menachem Mazuz announced Monday the government’s decision to confiscate East Jerusalem property owned by Palestinians was made without his knowledge or consent.    Upon the request of…

A Palestinian medical source in Rafah reported that the resident who was killed earlier on Sunday in Rafah was identified as Eid Abu Jreide’, 55 years old. Abu Jreide’ sustained…

In an interview with the Egyptian AlSharq Alawsat newspaper, Palestinian president Mahmoud Abbas affirmed that a truce agreement was reached with all Palestinian resistance groups, but that he was awaiting…

The report prepared by state prosecutor office attorney Talai Sason reveals how most of the government institutions disregarded law and allowed the emergence of more than 120 settlers’ unauthorized outposts.…

Israel is planning to demolish an Arab neighborhood in Jerusalem, saying that the act is necessary to “protect” the separation wall built in the area.    Amitai Levy, the Border…

Palestinian security forces will deploy in four West Bank towns on Wednesday, as part of Israel’s gradual transfer of security control to the Palestinians, Palestinian source reported.  Forces will deploy…

Translated by Ghassan Andoni-IMEMC In an interview with the Egyptian AlSharq Alawsat newspaper, Palestinian president Mahmoud Abbas affirmed that a truce agreement was reached with all Palestinian resistance groups, but…

A Hamas’s political rally turned violent Saturday, as supporters of the Islamic movement and those of Fatah clashed. At least 30 people were hurt. The clash, which took place in…

Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon will present the changed route of the southern section of the separation wall to the cabinet for approval two days before his expected meeting with…

Israeli senior officials said Saturday that the United States is eager to revive the trilateral security cooperation, involving Israel, Palestinians and the CIA in order to stabilize the security situation…

The Palestinian Minister of Foreign Affairs Nabil Sha’ath, on Saturday, said 40 police officers will arrive in Egypt next week to receive training as part of the new security arrangements…

Friday morning, at least 700 residents of Hebron , and dozens of international peace activists protested in Khalyel Al-Maghribi and Khallet Al-Dar, near the southern West Bank city of Hebron…

Friday morning, at least 700 residents of Hebron , and dozens of international peace activists protested in Khalyel Al-Maghribi and Khallet Al-Dar, near the southern West Bank city of Hebron…

Saturday morning, a Palestinian security source reported that the Israeli side informed the Palestinian Authority that it intends to open Rafah border crossing next Monday, and Karni Crossing on Tuesday.…

Palestinenet news website reported on Sunday that dozens of residents crossing Huwwara checkpoint, near the northern West Bank city of Nablus, discovered that soldiers based in monitoring towers surrounding the…

Saturday afternoon, a Palestinian security source in Khan Younis, in the southern part of the Gaza Strip, reported that Israeli soldiers killed one resident, injured three others after firing at…

Dr. Moawiya Hassanen, head of the emergency unit at the ministry of health, reported that a resident of Al-Amal neighborhood in Khan Younis died of wounds sustained three weeks ago.…

Saturday afternoon, Israeli soldiers invaded the southern West Bank city of Hebron, and the neighboring the village of Yatta, conducted military searches of homes and arrested four residents. A local…

Palestinian Minister of Defense Mohammed Dahlan is to meet with Israeli Defense Minister Shaul Mofaz Saturday evening to plan the details for the upcoming Summit between Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas…

The Lebanon-based Hezbollah organization is negotiating the second stage of a prisoner-exchange deal with Israel, stated Hezbollah Secretary General Sheikh Hassan Nasrallah on Saturday to Lebanese newspapers As-Safir and Al-Mustaqbal.…

The Palestinian Central Election Committee announced the final results of the elections that were held in ten local councils in the Gaza Strip, declaring that Hamas candidates won 77 of…

Despite objections by Israel and the United States, the Russian President Vladimir Putin suggested Friday that the planned sale of missiles between Russia and Syria will go on as planned.…

The United Nations Security Council on Friday approved a resolution declaring that the occupied Shaba Farms were not part of Lebanon. {mosimage}The resolution also extended the mandate of the UN…

‘Abbas needs to deal with, an ever pressing for more, Sharon, needs to face the Bush’s global war against terrorism fantasies and live with a growing in influence Islamic movement.’…

US President George Bush tickled the fancy of lovers of democracy the world over when he focused his inaugural address in Washington on the priority of fighting tyranny and standing…

Palestinian leaders called Friday for the resumption of negotiations with Israel, warning that the newly created spirit will not endure due to the withdrawal from Gaza alone. ‘We cannot be…

Israeli vice Premier Shimon Peres and Palestinian Finance Minister Salam Fayad met Friday during the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, and agreed on the need to upgrade the crossings…

The Jewish National Fund and the Finance Ministry are discussing ways to separate the JNF from the state, to allow it to continue selling land to Jews only. {mosimage}Israeli sources…

Semi-official results of local elections for ten Gaza local councils show that Hamas has won overwhelmingly. Hamas won in seven of the ten municipal councils, including the three largest ones: Dir…

‘Look, we have an army and we didn’t even know it,’ shouted one youth of the hundreds who lined along the streets of Rafah as the police convoy went by.…

The Israeli news website ArabYnet reported that Israeli settlers in Gaza Strip bought a piece of land approximately 30 Dunams, (7.5 Acres) adjacent to the settlement of Kfar Darom in…

  Several bulldozers, accompanied by Israeli military jeeps and police, arrived in Walaja village on Monday 17th January. They destroyed around ten small buildings, on the grounds that they were…

‘the conditions have been created that will enable us and the Palestinians to reach a historic breakthrough in our relations.’ Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon said Thursday ‘the conditions have…

“Military doctors gave medics lessons in anatomy using the bodies of Palestinians killed by Israeli forces.” A Soldier testified to “Breaking the Silence” organization.   The Breaking the Silence organization has…

Hamas made a strong showing in first-ever municipal elections held on Thursday in the Gaza Strip, an exit poll showed.    The independent Palestinian Center for Policy and Survey Research…

Palestinian security forces started Thursday evening deploying policemen in the south of the Gaza Strip. Hundreds of Policemen were deployed on the outskirts of city of Khan Yunis, in the…

Israeli army recommended pardoning Abu-Shbakh and Tirawi, Intelegence Cheif Dechter opposes the move. PA security Cheif, who are leading steps to protect Israel, are still ‘wanted’    Israeli Media sources has reported…

Satterfield calls israel to freeze all settlement activities; Palestinians say we need to see action on ground, not only calls and positive talk.   U.S. Deputy Assistant Secretary of State David…

Abbas is waiting to hear Israel’s official response to Cease-fire offer; Dahlan says Israel agreed to hand Palestinians policing rights in som West bank cities; Mofaz denies accepting to halt…

Israel’s settlements in the Occupied Palestinian Territories (OPT) violate numerous United Nations Security Council and General Assembly Resolutions. United Nations Security Council Resolution 242 (1967), drafted immediately after Israel occupied…

The Wall (also referred to as the “fence” or “security fence”) which Israel is currently building in the northeast of the West Bank, starting from Jenin, as well as in…

BBC reporter Simon Wilson was not allowed entry into Israel after accusing him of smuggling interviews conducted Peter Homan, of the Sunday Times newspaper, with the nuclear whistle blower Mordachai…

The Israeli online daily Haaretz reported that Shalom and Rice also discussed what was described as the Iranian nuclear threats, the Lebanese based Hezbollah party and the resumption of “strategic…

In his meeting with Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon Wednesday evening, Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas emphasized the importance of freeing the nearly 7,000 Palestinian political prisoners currently being held by…

the 167 voting centers in which Gazans’ voted to elect the members of 10 local councils  closed doors at seven p.m. official results to be anounced on friday morning. PA…

A clash erupted between Israeli settlers and the Palestinian Police who redeployed in the area of Neve Dikalim in Gaza Strip.   The clash, which is the first of its…

The Israeli Prison Authorities revealed in Thursday morning that a Palestinian detainee died, another wounded, after fire broke out in one of the tents in Majeddo detention. The detainee was…

Palestine News Network (PNN) reported on Thursday that dozens of villagers from Huwwara, south of Nablus , complain of the continuous settlers attacks against them and their family farmlands. Hasan Sweity reported…

The humanitarian organization, Physicians for Human Rights (PHR), warned Israel in a report published Wednesday, that a health disaster is immanent in the Gaza Strip because of the Israeli procedures…

The Israeli online daily Haaretz reported that Israeli Foreign Minister Silvan Shalom and U.S. Secretary of State Condoleeza Rice met and discussed what was described as the Iranian nuclear threats,…

Israel is expected to release hundreds of Palestinian prisoners as part of a package of steps and goodwill gestures, Israeli officials have said.   Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon will…

Dozens of religious soldiers and officers and settlers showed up Wednesday at Jerusalem’s Beit Agron to publicize their firm promise not to refuse orders.   Maj. Gen. (res.) Yaacov Amidror,…

Israeli right wing calls on Mazuz to resign, accusing him with giving preferal to the democratic over the Jewish character of the sate against the declaration of independence.   Israeli…

Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas condemned the Israeli military operation in Qalqilia, warning it could harm his efforts to calm the situation.  Following the targeted killing of the resistance activist in…

Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas said Wednesday that today’s contacts with Israeli offiicals were ‘promising in all aspects.’  Israel will transfer security control to the Palestinian security forces in four major Palestinian cities…

Demands by Israel Knesset members to add NIS 500 million NIS in compensation for Gush Kativ settlers and settlers of the four small northern West Bank outposts and businesses to…

The Russian minister of finance Alexi Kodreen reported Tuesday evening that Russia has agreed to cancel 73% (9.8 billion US Dollars) of debts owed by Syria to Moscow, while the…

The new European Union ambassador to Israel Ramiro Cibrian-Uzal stated the Lebanon-based Hezbollah will be added to the terrorist list of the European Union. “It is only a matter of…

The Palestinian Prime Minister Ahmad Qorei said on Tuesday evening that Israeli is threatening efforts to revive the peace process by continuing the construction of the annexation wall in the…

The Israeli Security service allowed on Wednesday to publish details on the Danish national of Lebanese origin arrested in Israel on suspicions of spying for the Lebanese resistance party, Hezbollah.…

The deputy Israeli Prime Minister Ihud Olmert said on Wednesday that Israeli did not officially decide to stop the targeted killed against Palestinian resistance activists. Olmert told the Army Radio…

Wednesday morning, Israeli soldiers fired at dozens of homes in Dir Al-Balah killing a 3-year-old baby girl, and wounding three others residents, one seriously. A medical source at Al-Aqsa hospital…

A push by Ariel Sharon earlier this month to launch a large-scale military assault on all of the Palestinian Gaza Strip has been toned down somewhat after internal discussions with…

Knesset Finance Committee members are conditioning the approval of the settlers’ evacuation-compensation bill with increasing compensation offered to settlers, which would cause an extra NIS one billion deficit in the…

The Israeli army has asked Israeli Attorney General Menachem Mazuz for permission to clear completely a 300-meter-wide strip along the Gazan-Egyptian border, which requires the demolition of several hundred of…

Israeli Political sources said that aides to Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon and those of Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas are expected to meet Wednesday evening or early Thursday, Reuters reported.…

Israel plans to build an electronic fence along the Israeli-Egyptian border, from Eilat all the way to Kerem Shalom, on the southern tip of the Gaza Strip. No budgets have…

Israeli and Palestinian security officials, who met on Tuesday evening, have agreed upon the deployment of Palestinian police in southern Gaza. Hundreds of Palestinian officers are expected to begin deploying…

Palestinian Authority sources reported yesterday that an agreement in principle to integrate Hamas in PA diplomatic decision making was reached on Tuesday. According to the same source, a ‘supreme diplomatic…

Israeli security officials confirmed Wednesday that Israel will stop the policy of targeting Palestinian resistance operatives, therefore, fulfilling a key Palestinian demand for a truce to end four years of…

The former National Religious Party Chairman MK (Member of Knesset) Effi Eitam responded to Tuesday’s decision by the Israeli government to disband the “hesder yeshiva” religious army units by saying…

The deputy Israeli Prime Minister Ihud Olmert said on Wednesday that Israeli did not officially decide to stop the targeted killed against Palestinian resistance activists. Olmert told the Army Radio…

A high ranking officer in the Israeli Army said on Monday there are increasing signs on a widespread drug abuse among the soldiers. The official expressed serious concerns about his…

Israeli vice Premier Shimon Peres told the army Radio on Monday that Israeli should conducted procedures to facilitate the policy of Mahmoud Abbas such as removing the obstacles of checkpoints.…

Brigadier Ismail Jaber, head of the Palestinian National Security said during a visit to Jenin and its refugee camp, north of the West Bank , that the P.A security is…

The Israel army will disband the special unit for religious soldiers, the hesder yeshiva unit, and place its soldiers into regular army units. The special hesder unit combined military service…

Syrian President Bashar Assad said Tuesday that the missiles Damascus wishes to buy from Russia would not pose a threat to Israel. ‘This is a defensive, air defense, weapon, If…

Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon, in a speech to the Knesset on Tuesday, attacked those who are calling for civil disobedience and for soldiers to resist orders. ‘The Israeli Knesset…

Official source in the US State Department stated that it will send William Burns to the Middle East for a attempt, the first in four years, to revive the stalled…

Israeli Machsom Watch quoted Israeli Binyamin region brigade Commander Col. Mickey Edelstein as confirming that starting in July, East Jerusalem Palestinians will be denied access to Ramallah.    Machsom Watch,…

Palestinians living inside East Jerusalem and surrounding areas said Monday that Israel started using the Absentees property law to grab thousand of dunams of Palestinian owned land in East Jerusalem…

Israeli Likud party Director-General Arik Barami announced Monday that he intends to ask the party’s internal court to expel Moshe Feiglin and his movement, the Jewish Leadership group, from Likud.…

Palestinian resistance groups have agreed to temporarily halt attacks on Israel to give Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas a chance to persuade Israel to halt attacks from its side, Palestinian officials…

The disengagement teams representing the different Israeli ministries recommended not to remove the Gaza settlement homes after an Israeli withdrawal from the Strip within the framework of the unilateral disengagement…