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With so many contradictory statements from the various partiesecpected very soon Ghassan Andoni – IMEMC June 21 2003 With so many contradictory statements from the various parties engaged in the…
Colin Powel accuses Hamas ‘in its current form’ as being aSpecial – IMEMC In a joint press conference after their meeting in Jericho, Colin Powel accuses Hamas ‘in its current…
the roadmap. With last week’s increasing violence on both theAlison Keefe, IMEMC, June 17 President Bush continues to press ahead in his commitment to the roadmap. With last week’s increasing…
According to eyewitnesses, Israeli forces started a fire infields in Tubas†Ali Samoudi (Jenin), IMEMC, June 16 According to eyewitnesses, Israeli forces started a fire in agricultural land between the…
In a leaflet issued by the Al Qassam Brigades, the militaryattacks on Israel IMEMC, June 16 In a leaflet issued by the Al Qassam Brigades, the military wing of Hamas,…
leaders of the Palestinian Authority security services.Zuhair Saqalah (Gaza), IMEMC The Egyptian delegation arrived in Gaza Sunday to meet with leaders of the Palestinian Authority security services. Palestinian sources state…
The marathon talks between the different Palestinian politicaleven if Hamas accepts it Ghassan Andoni, IMEMC, June 16 The marathon talks between the different Palestinian political factions on the one side…
units arrested 12 Palestinians from different PalestinianIMEMC, June 16 In the early morning hours of Monday morning Israeli army units arrested 12 Palestinians from different Palestinian cities in the West…
Saturday night, Israeli forces made an incursion into the cityIsraeli army incursions into Nablus area Muath Sharedah (Nablus), IMEMC, June 15 Saturday night, Israeli forces made an incursion into the…
A senior HAMAS official denied Friday that his militant groupagreement Ghassan Andoni – IMEMC June 14, 2003 A senior HAMAS official denied Friday that his militant group was prepared to…
escalationAbbed Rabo: need U.S. guarantees that Israel will end its military escalation Ghassan Andoni – IMEMC June 14,2003 Following intensive pressure from the U.S. and Egypt, Israel and the PA…
least twoSpecial – IMEMC June 14, 2003 On Friday evening, Israel Air Force helicopters launched at least two missiles at a car in Gaza City, killing Fuad Lidawi, a member…
In an apparent car chase at the entrance to Jenin refugeegarden bus in Jenin Ali Samodi – IMEMC In an apparent car chase at the entrance to Jenin refugee camp,…
the city of Jenin. Soldiers fired randomly in the direction of theAli Samodi – IMEMC June 13, 2003 An Israeli undercover border police unit entered the eastern part of the…
any political considerations, according to an Israeli armyGhassan Andoni – IMEMC ‘a window of opportunity was opened’ to fight HAMAS without any political considerations, according to an Israeli army source.…
government is committed to continuing negotiations with allGhassan Andoni – IMEMC June 13, 2003 Palestinian PM, in a phone talk with president Bush ‘ My government is committed to continuing…
attacks against Israel. In a fax statement sent to news agenciesGhassan Andoni -IMEMC HAMAS spokesman, Mahmoud Alzahar pledged to maximize the group’s attacks against Israel. In a fax statement sent…
In the early morning hours, an Israeli army unit blow up withwho carried out Jerusalem suicide attack Amjad Shawer – IMEMC In the early morning hours, an Israeli army unit…
Imprisoned popular leader Marwan Barghouti and the head of theAqaba summit IMEMC, June 12, 15:20 Imprisoned popular leader Marwan Barghouti and the head of the Hamas diplomatic wing in Damascus,…
resistance exploded a bomb on his person inside bus number 14Ghassan Andoni and Fadi Abu Sa’ada, IMEMC, June 12, 10:22 Around 5:30 p.m. Wednesday a Palestinian from the armed resistance…
Early Thursday morning, Israeli forces demolished the familyattacker Amjad Shawer (Hebron), IMEMC, June 12, 15:45 Early Thursday morning, Israeli forces demolished the family home of Abed El-Muotee Shabana, the suicide…
approached the entrances to camp. There was indescriminateMuath Al Shreda (Nablus), IMEMC, June 12, 14:42 Late Wednesday night an Israeli force of tanks and jeeps approached the entrances to camp.…
incursion into Rafah in the southern Gaza Strip. According toZuhair Saq Alla (Gaza), IMEMC, June 12, 14:09 In early morning on Thursday Israeli armed forces made an incursion into Rafah…
In Ramallah Wednesday, a meeting took place involving EgyptianArafat Wednesday IMEMC, June 12, 09:57 In Ramallah Wednesday, a meeting took place involving Egyptian Intelligence chief Gen. Omar Suleiman and senior…
The Israeli army launched another missile attack Thursday against aPalestinian armed resistance Alison Keefe, IMEMC, June 12, 16:42 The Israeli army launched another missile attack Thursday against a Hamas militant…
US President Bush Wednesday called upon the internationalin Middle East Alison Keefe, IMEMC, June 12, 10:16 US President Bush Wednesday called upon the international community to do everything in their…
In his cabinet meeting Thursday morning Sharon attacked thechick grows feathers†Ghassan Andoni, IMEMC, June 12, 16:02 In his cabinet meeting Thursday morning Sharon attacked the Palestinian Authority in regards…
According to Israel’s Channel One news Tuesday evening IsraeliRoad Map Alison Keefe, IMEMC, June 11, 08:52 According to Israel’s Channel One news Tuesday evening Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon has…
Addressing cabinet ministers, Israeli Prime Minister Sharonassassination attempt on Sunday Ghassan Andoni, IMEMC, June 11, 16:15 Addressing cabinet ministers, Israeli Prime Minister Sharon stated that Israel’s military operations are not…
refugee camp and announced the imposition of curfew over loudMustafa Abu Dayyeh, IMEMC, June 11, 12:14 Dawn on Wednesday Israeli forces entered Tulkarem city and refugee camp and announced the…
Israeli forces in Hebron forcibly ended a peaceful six-dayAlison Keefe, IMEMC, June 11, 10:10 The Christian Peacemaker Team in Hebron reported Tuesday that Israeli forces in Hebron forcibly ended a…
Strip was shot Tuesday by Israeli forces at the Abu HolyJameeleh Abu Shanab, IMEMC, June 11, 2003 Amjad Nabil Nabris, 22 years old from Khan Younis in the Gaza Strip…
to kill anyone from the resistance will not bring security to theIMEMC, June 9, 15:03 Speaking on Al Jazeera TV Rantisi has claimed that “to kill me and to kill…
Israeli army forces began on Monday began dismantling unpopulatedoutposts is creating uproar in settler’s circles Ghassan Andoni and Alison Keefe, IMEMC, June 10, 09:02 Israeli army forces began on Monday…
Palestinian cities and villages in the West Bank and GazaFadi Abu Sa’ada, IMEMC, June 10, 18:42 Israeli forces continue to impose the siege on the different Palestinian cities and villages…
Several Israeli military vehicles including jeeps, tanks anduniversity Amjad Shawer, IMEMC, June 10, 12:50 Several Israeli military vehicles including jeeps, tanks and armoured personnel carriers (APCs) invaded the city of…
An Israeli military jeep was involved in causing two road accidentsinjuring four people in Tulkarem Muntasser Anani, IMEMC, June 10, 9:48 An Israeli military jeep was involved in causing two…
In an Israeli raid of the town of Kufur Ra’I south of Jenin,arrests in Qabatyeh and incursion into Yamun Ali Samoudi (Jenin), IMEMC, June 10, 10:26 In an Israeli raid…
This targeted killing attempt came two days after Palestinian resistant gunmen attacked Israeli soldiers at Erez checkpoint killing four soldiers and wounding four others. The three armed Palestinians were killed…
In the early hours of Tuesday, a large Israeli force,and arrest four Palestinians Tuesday morning Fadi Abu Sa’ada, IMEMC, June 10, 14:35 In the early hours of Tuesday, a large…
“The people have spoken and brought us victory. They choseof the nation supports my peace efforts. Ghassan Andoni, IMEMC, June 9, 2003 “The people have spoken and brought us victory.…
determination to resume ceasefire talks with the armedAlison Keefe, IMEMC, June 9, 16:04 Palestinian Prime Minister Mahmoud Abbas Monday announced his determination to resume ceasefire talks with the armed resistance…
At a meeting 11am Monday between Central Command chiefnight Alison Keefe, IMEMC, June 9, 10:14 At a meeting 11am Monday between Central Command chief Major-General Moshe Kaplinski, military commander of…
In an official leaflet issued by Hamas at the end of HamasHamas eases its position in relation to resuming dialogue. Ghassan Andoni, IMEMC, June 9, 10:07 In an official leaflet…
Undertaking a daily review of the closure across the West Banknumber of military checkpoints is increasing Fadi Abu Sa’ada, IMEMC, June 9, 17:01 Undertaking a daily review of the closure…
2 Apache helicopter gunships fired 7 missiles at 2 carsothers killed and 25 wounded Zuhair Saqallah, IMEMC, June 9, 12:01 2 Apache helicopter gunships fired 7 missiles at 2 cars…
According to Israeli army sources, two Palestinians were shotsettlement in Gaza Special Report IMEMC, June 9, 09:07 According to Israeli army sources, two Palestinians were shot dead Monday night west…
The mayor of the village announced the names of the arrested. They are Ibrahim Abu Sarhan, 26 years, Naeem Sa’adeh, 28 years, Isma’eel Radaideh, 20 years, Naeem El’Asa, 22 years,…
At 11 a.m. Tuesday, Israeli Apaches fired seven rockets directed at a car in which 46 year old Dr Abdulaziz Al Rantizi, a dentist and one of the prominent political…
Three Palestinians were lightly wounded by shrapnel from highthe past few days Special report by Ali Samodi – IMEMC, June 8, 11:42 Three Palestinians were lightly wounded by shrapnel from…
Four Israelis were killed and four wounded when Palestinianin attack at a military post near Erez check point in Gaza. Ghassan Andoni –IMEMC, June 8, 9:49 Four Israelis were killed…
Special report – IMEMC, June 8, 16:12with the Israeli army near Gush Kativ settlement in Gaza strip. Special report – IMEMC, June 8, 16:12 Israeli troops killed an armed Palestinian…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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,…
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…
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 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…
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…
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…
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,…
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…
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…
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…
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 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…
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…
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…
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’…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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.…
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…
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…
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,…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Abu Mazen sounded optimistic to state that a truce can be agreed upon in three weeks. While most of the Palestinian groups that are engaged in armed struggle against Israel…
After receiving American assurances that most of the Israeli concerns, formulated in the 14 submitted points, will be considered in the implementation of the road map plan, the Israeli cabinet…
The UNRWA announced that the Government of Japan has announced a donation of US$ 15 million to the United Nations Relief and Work Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA) after the…