Author: IMEMC & Agencies

Palestinian Authority can control the Gaza Strip if Israel withdrewIMEMC & Agencies, April 27, 2004 Palestinian Prime Minister Ahmed Qurei said Monday that the Palestinian Authority can control the Gaza…

Easter should be a time of joy and celebration, yet for Christians in Beit Sahour and other parts of Palestine it is a time that tests one’s faith. It is…

Detectives from the National Fraud Squad told the Tel Avivtycoon IMEMC & Agencies, April 26, 2004 Detectives from the National Fraud Squad told the Tel Aviv Magistrate’s Court on Sunday…

carrying three young Palestinians.IMEMC Staff, April 26, 2004 Israeli Soldiers threw a percussion grenade inside a civilian car carrying three young Palestinians. Two of them were named as, Anton Shomali…

establishment as their Nakba (‘catastrophe’) Day, will march to oneIMEMC & Agencies, April 26, 2004 Israel’s Arab community, who consider the anniversary of Israel’s establishment as their Nakba (‘catastrophe’) Day,…

To the other side of the line, Palestinians refer to the same day as the Catastrophe “Al-Nakbah”, in which 90% of Palestinians were forced to leave their towns and villages…

reported that Dr. Mahmoud Zahar has been elected political leader ofIMEMC & Agencies, April, 26, 2004 According to the Israeli newspaper Haaretz, a Palestinian source reported that Dr. Mahmoud Zahar…

The Aqsa Martyr Brigades, the military wing of Fatah, claimedSoldier IMEMC & Agencies, April 26, 2004 The Aqsa Martyr Brigades, the military wing of Fatah, claimed responsibility for killing one…

At 11:00 am Monday April 26, life in Israel will halt in commemoration of the ones killed in “ Israel’s wars”, announcing the start of the celebrations of Israel’s Independence…

Mordechai Vanunu is staying, proposed moving him to the AnglicanIMEMC & Agencies, April 25, 2004 St. George’s Church in East Jerusalem, where nuclear whistle-blower Mordechai Vanunu is staying, proposed moving…

Israeli media sources reported that both Finance minister BenjaminCampaign IMEMC & agencies, April 25, 2004 Israeli media sources reported that both Finance minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Education Minister Limor Livnat…

Arab MKs of the National Democratic Coalition (NDC) sent a letter toin Israel IMEMC & Agencies, April 25, 2004 Arab MKs of the National Democratic Coalition (NDC) sent a letter…

Palestinian President Yassir Arafat ‘a disaster’ for theIMEMC & Agencies,April 25, 2004 Israeli Interior Minister Avrahm Poraz (Shinui) called Sunday Palestinian President Yassir Arafat ‘a disaster’ for the Palestinians, but…

Friday the proposla to deploy international forces in Gaza, but saidIMEMC & Agencies, April 24, 2004 Israel’s deputy ambassador to the United Nations Arye Mekel opposed Friday the proposla to…

Sana ’ only lives some meters away form Gosh Katif settlement in the Gaza Strip.Feature Story, April 24, 2004 The Runner Sana’ Abu Bakhit leaves her home every dawn in…

of unknown people is carrying attacks against the cars of ArabIMEMC & Agencies, April 24, 2004 Head of Safad College, north Israel, Havron Tarabulsy, said, a group of unknown people…

newspaper Yudot Ahranot, indicated a worrying decline in the LikudIMEMC & Agencies, April 24, 2004 The results of the public opinion poll, published Friday by Israeli newspaper Yudot Ahranot, indicated…

States bias towards Israel encouraged Israeli Prime Minister ArielIMEMC & Agencies, April 24, 2004 Palestinian Prime Minister Ahmed Qureia said on Saturday that United States bias towards Israel encouraged Israeli…

Source: Arabs 48 The Runner Sana’ Abu Bakhit leaves her home every dawn in order to exercise and run in the streets of Deir Al-Balah refugee camp in the Gaza…

sponsors of the road map to peace between the Israelis andIMEMC & Agencies, April 23, 2004 EU foreign policy chief Javier Solana confirmed Thursday that the sponsors of the road…

told me in a friendly talk that it was ridiculous for a PrimeAnalysis-Ghassan Andoni-IMEMC, April 23, 2004 A Palestinian Cabinet Minister, speaking on conditions of anonymity, told me in a…

and wounded one in the West Bank city of Qalqilyah, raising theIMEMC & Agencies, April 23, 2004 Israeli Special army unit killed Thursday overnight 3 Palestinians and wounded one in…

Thursday morning on his disengagement plan, saying that whoeverIMEMC & Agencies, April 22, 2004 Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon addressed the Knesset on Thursday morning on his disengagement plan, saying…

a statement denouncing Israel’s unilaterally disengagement plan,IMEMC & Agencies, April 22, 2004 The Organization of the Islamic Conference (OIC) on Thursday issued a statement denouncing Israel’s unilaterally disengagement plan, calling…

Brigades operative saying that the Palestinian President YasserIMEMC & Agencies, April 22, 2004 15:48 The French News Agency, AFP, reported Ali Barghouti, Al-Aqsa Martyrs Brigades operative saying that the Palestinian…

President George W. Bush to reconsider his tacit recognition of someIMEMC & Agencies, April 22, 2004 Palestinian Prime Minister Ahmed Qureia urged, Thursday U.S. President George W. Bush to reconsider…

Tulkarem, in the early hours of Thursday morning. The opened fire atIMEMC & Agencies, April 22, 2004 A large force of the Israeli army invaded the West Bank city of…

by Prime Minister Ahmed Qurei is discussing the option of collectiveIMEMC & Agencies, April 22, 2004 Reuters reported, Thursday that the Palestinian Government, headed by Prime Minister Ahmed Qurei is…

disengagement will lead to the evacuation of all the settlements inIMEMC & Agencies, April 21, 2004 Israeli Agriculture Minister Yisrael Katz warned Tuesday that disengagement will lead to the evacuation…

Rev. Riah Abu Assal, issues a statement welcoming Murdachai VanunuIMEMC Correspondant, Jerusalem, April, 21, 2004 The Chief Pastor of the Anglican Community in the Holy Land, Rt. Rev. Riah Abu…

Dr. Khalil Tafakji, Palestinian from Jerusalem, expert on settlementState IMEMC Staff & Agencies, April 21, 2004 Dr. Khalil Tafakji, Palestinian from Jerusalem, expert on settlement issues, said, the PA does…

to have the UN Security Council issue a ‘more balanced’ decisionIMEMC & Agencies, April 21, 2004 The Russian representative in the UN said Tuesday, Russia is opting to have the…

Associate Press that instead of criticizing President George Bush,IMEMC Staff & Agencies, April 21, 2004 U.S. secretary of state Collin Powell said in an interview with Associate Press that instead…

Rev. Riah Abu Assal, issues a statement welcoming Murdachai VanunuIMEMC Correspondant, Jerusalem, April, 21, 2004 The Chief Pastor of the Anglican Community in the Holy Land, Rt. Rev. Riah Abu…

accused Israel of planning to turn the Gaza Strip into ‘a bigIMEMC & Agencies, April 21, 2004 Palestinian President Authority Chairman Yasser Arafat on Monday accused Israel of planning to…

detention camps. Successively issued military orders, deprive themIMEMC-Report, April 21, 2004 More than 7000 Palestinians are detained inside Israeli jails and detention camps. Successively issued military orders, deprive them from…

Palestinian areas, non-engaged innocent civilians are hurt. TwoIMEMC-Feature Story, April 21, 2004 As army conducts military operations inside densely populated Palestinian areas, non-engaged innocent civilians are hurt. Two shocking stories…

Ashdod, on Tuesday that Israel would continue with assassinatingIMEMC Staff & Agencies, April 21, 2004 10:04 Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon said in a speech at the city of Ashdod,…

questions about the U.S. commitment to the Middle East peaceIMEMC & Agencies, April 20, 2004 A statement from the Royal Jordanian Palace said that because of questions about the U.S.…

Biddu yesterday, after being shot by Israeli soldiers at anIMEMC Jerusalem Correspondent, April 20, 2004 Diya Abed Eid, 22, was laid to rest in the NW Jerusalem village of Biddu…

Israeli civilians, others have followed their lead.Analysis/IMEMC Jerusalem Correspondent When Palestinian militant groups condone and support the killing of Israeli civilians, others have followed their lead. Every time Sharon orders…

that he supports Prime Minister Ariel Sharon’s plan to unilaterallyIMEMC & Agencies, April 20, 2004 Israeli Foreign Minister Silvan Shalom announced Monday afternoon that he supports Prime Minister Ariel Sharon’s…

One-State solution re-emergessupport to Israel IMEMC Staff & Agencies, April 20, 2004 One-State solution re-emerges US Democratic presidential candidate John Kerry pledges further allegiance with Israel, according to reports from…

Foreign Affairs and Defense Committee that the Israeli withdrawalIMEMC & Agencies, April 20, 2004 Military Intelligence, Major General Aharon Ze’evi told the Knesset Foreign Affairs and Defense Committee that the…

for one day in protest to the assassination of Rantissi, the newIMEMC & Agencies, April 20, 2004 More than 7500 Palestinian prisoners declared Sunday a hunger strike for one day…

will vote next week on corruption cases that involve some of theIMEMC & Agencies, April 20, 2004 12:20 Palestinian News Network, reported that the Palestinian Law Makers will vote next…

Monday decided to ease some of the restrictions on nuclearIMEMC Staff & Agencies, April 20, 2004 As some were legally untenable, Israeli defense establishment on Monday decided to ease some…

meeting to discuss Israel’s assassination of Hamas Gaza leader Dr.IMEMC Staff & Agencies, April 20, 2004 The United Nations Security Council late Monday began an emergency meeting to discuss Israel’s…

Haseen Mahmod Alyan, 17, was killed by Israeli soldiers during clashes in Beitunia on Friday. Eye witnesses tell IMEMC that the anti-wall demonstration was far from uncontrolled and that there…

leader Dr. Abdul-Aziz Rantisi. Dr. Mahmoud a-Zahar, who wasIMEMC Staff & Agencies, April 19, 2004 Hamas has yet to decide on the successor of its assassinated Gaza leader Dr. Abdul-Aziz…

that he will support Prime Minister Ariel Sharon’s disengagementIMEMC Staff & Agencies, April 19, 2004 Israeli Foreign Minister Silvan Shalom announced on Monday afternoon that he will support Prime Minister…

clashes in Beitunia on Friday. Eye witnesses tell IMEMC that theIMEMC Correspondnat, April 19, 2004 Haseen Mahmod Alyan, 17, was killed by Israeli soldiers during clashes in Beitunia on Friday.…

groups entered its third year, special army units [in Arabic knownIMEMC-Feature Story, April 19, 2004 As the fight between the Israeli army and Palestinian resistance groups entered its third year,…

Wednesday after 18 years in Israeli jails, said what he did was ‘notIMEMC Staff & Agencies, April 19, 2004 Nuclear whistleblower Mordechai Vanunu, who is due to be released on…

meet in the coming days; the meetings will take the form ofIMEMC & Agencies, April 19, 2004 A Fattah official said Sunday that the Palestinian Factions will meet in the…

the leaders of his movement to discard Israeli threats, assertingIMEMC & Agencies, April 19, 2004 11:58 Khaled Mashaal, the chair of the political Bureau of Hamas called the leaders of…

officials, who met recently, agreed that if intelligence informationIMEMC Staff & Agencies, April 19, 2004 According to an Israeli source, Israeli political and security officials, who met recently, agreed that…

As the fight between the Israeli army and Palestinian resistance groups entered its third year, special army units [in Arabic known as Mustarebeen, in Hebrew as Dovdovan] continue to hunt…

As the fight between the Israeli army and Palestinian resistance groups entered its third year, special army units [in Arabic known as Mustarebeen, in Hebrew as Dovdovan] continue to hunt…

minister’s son Gilad Sharon testify before the court and discloseIMEMC & Agencies, April 18, 2004 State Prosecution officials demanded Sunday that the Israeli prime minister’s son Gilad Sharon testify before…

As Shakir Da’ana 14, took his school bag and joined a group ofThe Silent War in Hebron’s Old City Feature Story-IMEMC, April 18, 2004 As Shakir Da’ana 14, took his…

will back Prime Minister Ariel Sharon’s plan.IMEMC & Agencies, April 18, 2004 Israeli Education Minister Limor Livnat announced Sunday that she will back Prime Minister Ariel Sharon’s plan. Finance Minister…

Leader Dr. Abdul-Aziz Rantisi and two of his aids in the Gaza city.IMEMC Staff & agencies, April 18, 2004 Over 100,000 joined Sunday the funeral of assassinated Hamas Gaza Leader…

Rantisi but has however decided to keep his name a secret.IMEMC & Agencies, April 18, 2004 Hamas leadership has already appointed a new chief to replace Rantisi but has however…

As Shakir Da’ana 14, took his school bag and joined a group of students to go to their school, which is close to Kiriat Arba’ Jewish settlement, an army Jeep…

U.S. President George Bush said that his assurances to Israeli PrimeIMEMC Staff & Agencies, April 17, 2004 In a joint press conference with U.K. Prime Minister Tony Blair, U.S. President…

West Bank Settlement blocs, said sources close to the Israeli PrimeIMEMC & Agencies, April 17, 2004 After the visit to Washington, ‘Israel is planning to expand the West Bank Settlement…

that during the protests against the construction of the separationIMEMC & Agencies, April 17, 2004 Local sources in the village of Biddu, northwest Jerusalem, reported that during the protests against…

as saying that significant progress is likely to happen in theIMEMC & Agencies, April 17, 2004 The Egyptian newspaper Al-Ahram on Saturday cited European sources as saying that significant progress…

openly what was always discussed in closed rooms, but that does notGhassan Andoni-IMEMC-Analysis, April 17, 2004 In a certain way, it is true that U.S. President George Bush said openly…

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…

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…

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’…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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.…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

‘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…

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…

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…

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 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 restrictionsVanunu Restrictions, Uncertain Hopes for Delegation IMEMC & Agencies, April 14, 2004 Nuclear whistle-blower Mordechai Vanunu will face harsh restrictions after release Israeli…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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,…

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,…

‘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…

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…