Author: IMEMC & Agencies

The Israeli Foreign Minister Slivan Shalom is to meet the U.S. national security advisor Condoleezza Rice and Secretary of State Colin Powell in Washington on Friday. Shalom is expected to…

Israeli army demolished Thursday two homes in Jericho and destroyed a wall which encircles a mosque in the city. WAFA news agency said that soldiers detonated the homes of Abdul-Maseeh…

Israel handed Tuesday a list of 28 unauthorized West Bank settler outposts to the U.S. U.S. Ambassador Dan Kurtzer, after a six-week delay. The handover of the list came a…

Even the Israeli high court considered the already built wall sections northwest and southeast of Jerusalem as illegal demanding a reroute. The court ruling was based on the grave living…

Local sources reported that the U.S. citizen Anne Robinson-Peter has been held in Ben-Gurion airport detention center for the past week, on claims of posing ‘a security risk to Israel’.…

The Israeli High Court of Justice Thursday barred temporarily the completion of construction work on the West Bank separation wall section south of Jerusalem, near Har Homa settlement. The temporary…

One of the three Aqsa Brigades operatives who survived the army operation in the old city of Nablus, in which five of the most wanted leaders of the brigades together…

The head of the Palestinian Intelligence service Amin Al-Hindi saidfollowing the pullout George Rishmawi-IMEMC & Agencies, June 30, 2004, 10:35 The head of the Palestinian Intelligence service Amin Al-Hindi said…

met Palestinian President Yasser Arafat in his Ramallah compound onIMEMC Staff & Agencies, Despite Israeli objections, French Foreign Minister Michel Barnier met Palestinian President Yasser Arafat in his Ramallah compound…

town of Beit Hanoun with tanks and tore up roads.IMEMC & Agencies, June 30, 2004 Army encircled Wednesday early morning hours the northern Gaza Strip town of Beit Hanoun with…

Tuesday against giving away Israeli land, saying ‘It should be knownIMEMC & Agencies, June 30, 2004 The rabbi of the Old City of Jerusalem Avigdor Neventzal warned Tuesday against giving…

AP reported that New Zealand slammed Israel’s destruction ofPalestinian homeless George Rishmawi-IMEMC & Agencies, June 30, 2004 AP reported that New Zealand slammed Israel’s destruction of Palestinian homes in the…

Wednesday to make changes on 30 Kilometers of the route of the WestGeorge Rishmawi-IMEMC & Agencies, June 30, 2004 In the wake of the Israeli High Court of Justice’s decision…

complete taking over the area from which Qasam rockets were firedIMEMC & Agencies, June 29, 2004 Israeli Defense Minister Shaul Mofaz said Tuesday that troops will complete taking over the…

As Israel is assembling troops at the Gaza Strip borders, apparently preparing for a wide scale invasion of the northern parts of the Palestinian Strip, the debate over Israeli Prime…

Government, accused the Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon ofGeorge Rishmawi-IMEMC & Agencies, June 29, 2004 Dr. Nabil Sah’ath, Minister of Foreign Affairs in the Palestinian Government, accused the Israeli Prime…

will stay in Gaza Strip as long as needed.George Rishmawi-IMEMC & Agencies, June 29, 2004, 16:54 The Israeli Minister of Defense, Shaul Mofaz said Tuesday that Army will stay in…

no-confidence motions in its Monday session.George Rishmawi-IMEMC & Agencies, June 29, 2004 Israeli sources reported Tuesday that the Knesset reject three no-confidence motions in its Monday session. The three motions…

afternoon on the three petitions against the decision to close theIMEMC & Agencies, June 29, 2004 Israeli High Court of justices will hold a hearing on Tuesday afternoon on the…

Amjad Al-Najjar, head of the Palestinian Prisoner Society office inSaed Shiokhy, PNN Translated by, Saed Bannoura, IMEMC, June 2004 Amjad Al-Najjar, head of the Palestinian Prisoner Society office in Hebron,…

An Interview with Hassan Khareishah, the head of the PLC’ committee, which investigated the Egyptian Cement Scandal, and the head of the PLC’ monitoring committee. Translated and Summarized by: Ghassan…

In Deir Qadis, North of Ramallah, and in the Village of Faqqua’,IMEMC Staff & Agencies, June 28, 2004 In the village of Qaffin, North of the West Bank city of…

no-confidence motions in its coming session Monday.IMEMC & Agencies, June 28, 2004, 12:16 Israeli sources said, the Knesset will discuss and debate over three no-confidence motions in its coming session…

the construction of some sections of the West Bank Separation wallGeorge Rishmawi-IMEMC & Agencies, June 28, 2004 The Israeli high court decided Monday, to renew an order that halts the…

Israeli sources reported that two Israelis were killed and fewTwo Israelis killed in Sderot by Qassam Rockets IMEMC Staff & Agencies, June 28, 2004 Israeli sources reported that two Israelis…

Palestinian Sources reported that two Palestinians were killed and1 Soldier Killed, 5 Wounded George Rishmawi-IMEMC & Agencies, June 28, 2004 Palestinian Sources reported that two Palestinians were killed and eight…

             In the village of Qaffin, North of the West Bank city of Tulkarem,             In Deir Qadis, North of Ramallah, and in the Village of Faqqua’,             near Jenin…

                                  Israeli sources said, the Knesset will discuss and debate over three             no-confidence motions in its coming session Monday.             The first motion, submitted by the Labor is…

                                      The Israeli high court decided Monday, to renew an order that halts             the construction of some sections of the West Bank Separation wall             to be…

                                       Israeli sources reported that two Israelis were killed and few             others injured in Sderot in southern Israel when two Qassam rockets             fired by Palestinian resistance landed…

            Palestinian Sources reported that two Palestinians were killed and             eight injured in as the Israeli forces in Neve Dikalim military base             opened fire at the residential area in…

Translated by, Saed Bannoura, IMEMC Al-Fawwar means a fountain with strong water flooding out, that’s why the refugee camp was named Al-Fawwar, the 720 Dunums which is the size of…

of Prime Minister, and what accompanied it of forming the ministrySaed Bannoura-IMEMC & Agencies, June 27, 2004 Until the day in which Mahmoud Abbas was appointed to the position of…

as police and border police launched an unprovoked attack firingIMEMC Staff & Agencies, June 27, 2004, 15:00 Palestinian sources reported that more than 50 people were wounded as police and…

the West Bank city of Nablus after killing 11, wounding about 20,IMEMC & Agencies, June 27, 2004, 14:30 Israeli troops announced Sunday ending a 4 days major operation in the…

                           Until the day in which Mahmoud Abbas was appointed to the position             of Prime Minister, and what accompanied it of forming the ministry             of interior,…

Palestinian sources reported that more than 50 people were wounded as police and border police launched an unprovoked attack firing of tear gas and stunt bombs at around 3000 peaceful…

                            Israeli troops announced Sunday ending a 4 days major operation in             the West Bank city of Nablus after killing 11, wounding about 20,             and arresting…

Secretary of State Colin Powell dismissed any similarity between theIMEMC & Agencies, June 26, 2004 9:38 In a meeting with Arab journalists in Washington on Thursday, U.S. Secretary of State…

Egyptians were making honest and serious efforts, Israel is deeplyIMEMC & Agencies, June 26, 2004, 09:11 Israeli Defense Minister Shaul Mofaz said Friday that while the Egyptians were making honest…

Alsharq Alawasat London based newspaper quoted an Egyptian SeniorGuarantees IMEMC & Agencies, June 26, 2004, 11:44 Alsharq Alawasat London based newspaper quoted an Egyptian Senior official source as saying “the…

peace activists marched together in the village of Qiffin north ofGeorge Rishmawi-IMEMC June 26, 2004, 12:55 Over 800 Palestinians including around 45 Israeli and International peace activists marched together in…

peace brokers expressed the committee’s support of the role Egypt isGeorge Rishmawi-IMEMC & Agencies, June 26, 2004 In its Thursday meeting, the Quartet of International Middle East peace brokers expressed…

Palestinian youth, Ihab Maher Sleem 18, in the old city of Nablus onGeorge Rishmawi-IMEMC & Agencies, June 26, 2004 Palestinian medical sources reported the death of a second Palestinian youth,…

            In a meeting with Arab journalists in Washington on Thursday, U.S.             Secretary of State Colin Powell dismissed any similarity between the             U.S. occupation of Iraq to that…

               Israeli Defense Minister Shaul Mofaz said Friday that while the             Egyptians were making honest and serious efforts, Israel is deeply             skeptical about Egypt’s assurances that the…

              Former state prosecutor Edna Arbel opinion on Israeli Prime Minister             Ariel Sharon’s bribery case was published for the first time on             Friday.             In her written opinion,…

              Over 800 Palestinians including around 45 Israeli and International             peace activists marched together in the village of Qiffin north of             Tulkarem in protest against building the separation…

              In its Thursday meeting, the Quartet of International Middle East             peace brokers expressed the committee’s support of the role Egypt is             taking in supporting the Palestinian…

                            Palestinian medical sources reported the death of a second             Palestinian youth, Ihab Maher Sleem 18, in the old city of Nablus on             the second day…

the construction of the Separation wall which is continuouslySaed Bannoura -IMEMC & Agencies, June 25, 2004 Tens of Palestinians were wounded, Thursday, during protests against the construction of the Separation…

army using trained dogs against them during interrogation, the mediaTranslated by: Saed Bannoura, IMEMC, June 2004, 12:55 Despite the fact that several Palestinian detainees spoke about the army using trained…

A prominent British Academic, said that “it is wrong to presentRefugees” Saed Bannoura-IMEMC, June 25, 2004, 10:21 A prominent British Academic, said that “it is wrong to present reports about…

issue its advisory opinion ruling on the legality of the separationGeorge Rishmawi-IMEMC & Agencies, June 25, 200 The International Court of Justice at The Hague said Friday it will issue…

Israeli troops opened fire at him when he was standing on top of hisGeorge Rishmawi-IMEMC June 25, 2004, 18:14 19 year-old, Mohamamd Al-Fuqaha was killed Friday afternoon, as Israeli troops…

decision made by the U.S. House of Representatives backing Israel’sGeorge Rishmawi-IMEMC & Agencies, June 25, 2004 The Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon praised Thursday the decision made by the U.S.…

            Tens of Palestinians were wounded, Thursday, during protests against             the construction of the Separation wall which is continuously             swallowing the Palestinian land.             While local residents of Dir…

              Despite the fact that several Palestinian detainees spoke about the             army using trained dogs against them during interrogation, the media             did not really take these facts for…

              The International Court of Justice at The Hague said Friday it will             issue its advisory opinion ruling on the legality of the separation             wall Israel is building…

              Israeli MK Effi Eitam, from the National Religious Party, said             Friday that he plans to present a bill to the Knesset, which             according to Eitam, if passed…

              19 year-old, Mohamamd Al-Fuqaha was killed Friday afternoon, as             Israeli troops opened fire at him when he was standing on top of his             house in Hittein Street…

             The Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon praised Thursday the             decision made by the U.S. House of Representatives backing Israel’s             demand not withdraw the entire West Bank and no…

Translated by Saed Bannoura Akram Mansour, 44 years old, from Qalqilia, north of the West Bank has been detained since 1979. He is considered one of the oldest detainees among…

Military Intelligence confirmed U.S. former president Bill Clinton’sIMEMC & Agencies, June 24, 2004, 09:35 Israeli Major General (res.) Uri Saguy, former chief of Israel’s Military Intelligence confirmed U.S. former president…

statement condemning home demolitions carried out by the IsraeliIMEMC & Agencies, June 24, 2004, 09:15 The Reform Movement’s top religious body is expected to issue a statement condemning home demolitions…

The U.S. House of Representatives on Wednesday strongly endorsed theRights IMEMC Staff & Agencies, June 24, 2004, 08:49 The U.S. House of Representatives on Wednesday strongly endorsed the principles laid…

The United Nations Undersecretary General for Political Affairs942 Israelis IMEMC & Agencies, June 24, 2004 The United Nations Undersecretary General for Political Affairs Kieran Prendergast told the Security Council on…

according to the army, to sneak into a military installation nearbyIMEMC & Agencies, June 24, 2004 Israeli sources said, its forces killed two Palestinians attempted according to the army, to…

Chief of Egyptian Intelligence, General Omar Suleiman said, theGeorge Rishmawi-IMEMC & Agencies, June 24, 2004, 09:46 After meeting with both, Palestinian and Israeli top officials, Chief of Egyptian Intelligence, General…

              The Reform Movement’s top religious body is expected to issue a             statement condemning home demolitions carried out by the Israeli             army.             Some 400 rabbis from different…

               Israeli Major General (res.) Uri Saguy, former chief of Israel’s             Military Intelligence confirmed U.S. former president Bill Clinton’s             version over the readiness of ex-Israeli Prime Minister…

              The U.S. House of Representatives on Wednesday strongly endorsed the             principles laid down by Bush in an April 14 letter to Israeli Prime             Minister Ariel Sharon,…

           The Palestinian Prime Minister Ahmad Qurei revealed Wednesday some             information about a meeting to be held next October between             Palestinians, Israelis, Egyptians and the Americans to do a…

              The United Nations Undersecretary General for Political Affairs             Kieran Prendergast told the Security Council on Wednesday that 3,437             Palestinians and 942 Israelis have been killed since September…

            Israeli sources said, its forces killed two Palestinians attempted             according to the army, to sneak into a military installation nearby             the Egyptian borders south of Gaza Strip late…

While the Israeli Defense Ministry was officially supposed to be dismantling unauthorized settler outposts, the Housing Ministry had been financing them through budgets sent to established settlements that would sponsor…

In his 957-page memoir, ‘My Life’, former U.S. President BillNegotiate with Arafat George Rishmawi-IMEMC & Agencies, June 23, 2004 In his 957-page memoir, ‘My Life’, former U.S. President Bill Clinton…

Sources in the Israeli Prime Minister’s Office confirmed Tuesday that talks with the ultra-Orthodox Agudat Yisrael party, aiming at bringing the party into the governmental coalition, are ongoing. The same…

demonstration in Al-Zawyia, west of Salfit, in counter of theGeorge Rishmawi-IMEMC & Agencies, June 23, 2004 Tens of the residents were wounded Tuesday during a peaceful demonstration in Al-Zawyia, west…

meeting Wednesday with the Palestinian Leadership in Ramallah.George Rishmawi-IMEMC & Agencies, June 23, 2004 The head of Egyptian intelligence, Omar Suleiman has concluded his meeting Wednesday with the Palestinian Leadership…

motion on Wednesday, therefore unraveling the parliamentary safetyIMEMC & agencies, June 22, 2004 Israeli Labor party is considering presenting its own no-confidence motion on Wednesday, therefore unraveling the parliamentary safety…

Israeli Jews believe that the government should ‘encourage’ IsraeliIMEMC Staff & Agencies, June 22, 2004 A poll conducted by the University of Haifa, showed that 63.7% of Israeli Jews believe…

Israeli Jews believe that the government should ‘encourage’ IsraeliIMEMC Staff & Agencies, June 22, 2004 A poll conducted by the University of Haifa, showed that 63.7% of Israeli Jews believe…

visited several detainees in Jalbo’ prison, said several rapeIMEMC Staff & Agencies, June 22, 2004 Lawyer of the Palestinian Prisoners society, Raed Mhamid, who visited several detainees in Jalbo’ prison,…

that the Israeli Pullout from the Gaza Strip becomes part of theGeorge Rishmawi-IMEMC & Agencies, June 22, 2004 The Palestinian Cabinet called on the Quartet to put a plan ensuring…

Jihad, Popular and Democratic fronts issued a statement on MondayIMEMC Staff & Agencies, June 22, 2004 Palestinian resistance groups, including Fatah, Hamas, Islamic Jihad, Popular and Democratic fronts issued a…

Lebanon, 4 kilometers away from the borders; no casualties wereIMEMC & agencies, June 21, 2004 Israeli Jet Fighters bombarded Sunday afternoon targets in Southern Lebanon, 4 kilometers away from the…

In a statement issued on Sunday, Hamas urged the PalestinianSeparation Wall IMEMC Staff & Agencies, June 21, 2004 In a statement issued on Sunday, Hamas urged the Palestinian Authority to…

soldiers banned me even from visiting him”Translated By, Saed Bannoura, IMEMC, June 2004 “I dream about hugging my son freely, far away from prison bars, but soldiers banned me even…

lost their homes in Rafah, during the military invasions, protestedIMEMC Staff & Agencies, June 21, 2004 A Palestinian source said Sunday, that hundreds of residents who lost their homes in…

treasury portfolio if it is to join a unity government.IMEMC & Agencies, June 21, 2004 Labor MK Shalom Simhon said Monday that his party will demand the treasury portfolio if…

rejected military claims that they intended to conduct a suicideIMEMC Staff & Agencies, June 21, 2004 Families of the two underage girls arrested Wednesday, June 16th, rejected military claims that…

way in front of the huge army bulldozer with her body.Report-Amin Abu Warda, June 21, 2004 Nadia Lami, 65, did not pay attention to soldiers and blocked the way in…

will be dug along Gaza-Egypt borders until Egypt is consulted on theIMEMC & Agencies, June 21, 2004 Israeli Prime Minister told the Cabinet Sunday meeting that no ditch will be…

lost their homes in Rafah, during the military invasions, protestedIMEMC Staff & Agencies, June 21, 2004 A Palestinian source said Sunday, that hundreds of residents who lost their homes in…

Translated By, Saed Bannoura, IMEMC “I dream about hugging my son freely, far away from prison bars, but soldiers banned me even from visiting him” With this sentence Fatima Al-Nims,…

several detainees in Jalbo’ detention camp and said that severalIMEMC Staff, June 20, 2004 Lawyer of the Palestinian Prisoners society, Raed Mahamid, visited several detainees in Jalbo’ detention camp and…

helicopters fired Saturday night missiles at a metal workshop in theIMEMC Staff & agencies, June 20, 2004 Three residents suffered light injuries as Israel Air Force helicopters fired Saturday night…

High Court of Justice may intervene in his decision to close theIMEMC & Agencies, June 20, 2004 Associates of Attorney General Menachem Mazuz are concerned that the High Court of…

Shimon Peres conditioned joining Sharon’s cabinet with a ‘negotiatedIMEMC & Agencies, June 20, 2004 In an interview with New York Times, Israeli Labor party leader Shimon Peres conditioned joining Sharon’s…