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Israeli Justice Minister Yosef Lapid accused Tuesday United Torah Judaism leaders with attempting to drive Shinui party away through laying concerning the alleged agreement with Likud over civil marriages and…
The Likud party’s internal court accepted Monday an appeal filed by 12 party MKs calling for the party central committee to meet on August 18, to discuss inviting Labor party…
Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon told Sunday his cabinet minister that no governmental approval was issued to allow Palestinian police officers to carry weapons. Two days ago, Israeli Defense Minister…
In a move that could pave the way for forming a unity government, United Torah Judaism MK Avraham Ravitz said Friday that his party would be welling to join a…
Israeli Public Security Minister Tzachi Hanegbi said Saturday that he favors detaining Jewish extremists without charges or trial, to prevent possible attacks on Haram Alsharif in Jerusalem or on Israeli…
Few hours after Israel redeployed troops in the northern Gaza Strip region; two Qassam rockets landed in the Western Negev, but caused no casualties or damage. Troops were pulled out…
The Israeli Ambassador to Washington Dani Ayalon said the decision to build the new 600 housing units in Ma’aleh Adomim, east of Jerusalem, is not a violation of previous commitment…
Sharon calls UTJ to join the cabinet, not only the coalition; a rising movement within Shinui against accepting Haredi parties in the governmental coalition; Netanyahu expresses strong opposition to inviting…
National Security Adviser and head of the disengagement coordination team, Giora Eiland said on Wednesday that the evacuation of settlements in the Gaza Strip and the northern West Bank will…
Sharon calls UTJ to join the cabinet, not only the coalition; a rising movement within Shinui against accepting Haredi parties in the governmental coalition; Netanyahu expresses strong opposition to inviting…
Eyewitnesses confirmed that the Blast that killed three Palestinians and wounded around 15 on Tuesday early morning was a result of two missiles fired by Israeli Apaches that were hovering…
Contrary to Israeli Shin Bet head Avi Dichter assessment, MI chief Aharon Farkash told Tuesday Knesset foreign affairs and defense committee that Palestinian armed resistance [terrorism in his words] can’t…
Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon intends to press on United Torah Judaism to join the government after Shinui accepted Monday to sit in the cabinet with the ultra-Orthodox party, ending…
According to Arab-y-net news site, Shinui leader Yousef Lapid told a close aid to Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon, late in the night on Monday, that his party is welling…
Israeli Minister of internal security, Tzahi Hanegbi reiterated on Sunday his warnings about possible attacks against the Haram Al-Sharif plaza, by extreme Israeli Jewish groups. According to Hanegbi, the attacks…
Israeli Newspaper Yodot Ahranot on Sunday quoted senior army officers as demanding an evaluation as to whether the army operation in Beit Hanoun has been useful. ‘We need to carefully…
According to Arab-y-net news site, Shinui leader Yousef Lapid told a close aid to Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon, late in the night on Monday, that his party is welling…
Army source reported Friday that four armed Palestinians were killed by soldiers as they attempted to plant an explosive device near the al-Bureij refugee camp in the Gaza Strip. Meanwhile,…
Likud and Labor teams holding coalition talks agreed Thursday that a government would be established within two weeks of signing any agreement. In a meeting in Kfar Hamaccabiah, Labor negotiators…
Israeli Police will question nuclear whistle blower Mordechai Vanunu over suspicious of violating release conditions. The police are examining an interview Vanunu gave to foreign media after his release in…
The Israeli security establishment will present a revised route of the northwest Jerusalem section of the separation wall to a steering committee headed by Dove Weisglass, the head of the…
Israeli Police Chief in Jerusalem, Ilan Frenco, decided Tuesday not to allow members of the ‘Temple Mount Faithful’ group to enter the Aqsa Mosque plaza (Temple Mount) to hold a…
Shas leader MK Eli Yishai said recently that his party is ready to join the cabinet if Shinui party quit the coalition, confirming that his party has no moral objections…
Anger and concern have been stirred in the Labor Party as the Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon invited two religious parties for talks on Unity government on Tuesday. For some…
Palestine News Network (PNN) reported that a special unit of the Israeli army has assassinated No’aman Tahaineh 34, an Islamic Jihad leader in Jenin, Tuesday afternoon. According to PNN, Tahineh,…
Palestinian sources reported that Mahmoud Khalafallah, was killed early Monday morning as he was crushed to death when Israeli army troops shelled his house in the Austrian quarter west of…
After his meeting the Opposition leader Shimon Peres, the Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon told his coalition members that forming a new coalition or early elections are options to be…
The Israeli Authorities banned an American- Jewish Peace Activist, who is a member of the International Solidarity Movement, from entering Israel Saturday. The Israeli Authorities at the Ben-Gurion airport said…
Israeli source reported that the one killed in Tel-Aviv blast was a 20 years old female soldier and that the number of wounded arrived at 30. One killed, 20 Wounded…
Israeli Minister Uzi Landau will meet Sunday afternoon in Tel-Aviv with 10 Likud MKs and 50 members of Likud Central committee to start a campaign to foil attempts to establish…
According to a document obtained by Israeli newspaper Haaretz, The International Court of Justice ruling would state: ”the court is not convinced that the specific course Israel has chosen for…
Israeli Justice Minister Yosef Lapid said Friday that Israel will not compile to the International Court of Justice (ICJ) ruling on the West Bank separation fence, ICJ will in few…
Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon invites Labor Leader Shimon Peres for Coalition Talks; National Religious Party might Pullout; Labor MK Amir Pertz objects joining the government; Likud Minister Uzi Landau…
A public opinion poll, conducted by Haifa University, revealed a worrying growth of extremisms and acceptance of political violence among Israelis, especially among new immigrants. 11.1% of the Jewish population…
An Israeli military source reported that Five Israeli soldiers, among them two colonels, were wounded Thursday in clashes with Palestinian resistance in Gaza Strip during an Israeli military operation in…
The Tel Aviv District court is expected to rule on the detained US peace activist on Thursday. It is unclear yet whether the court headed by Judge Oded Modrik will…
Israeli Shin Bet Director Avi Dichter told Yesha Council settlers leaders in a Wednesday meeting that the agency has no concrete warnings of extreme right-wing intentions to attack political or…
Upon request from Shinui leader Yousif Lapid, Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon said Wednesday night that he will fire Infrastructure Minister Yosef Paritzky. This request came after Israeli TV channel…
International Atomic Energy Agency chief Mohammed ElBaradei said at the end of his meeting with Israeli Health Minister Dani Naveh on Wednesday that he would be happy if provided with…
In reaction to the warnings by the Israeli Security service, Minister of Justice, Yousef Lapid on Wednesday cautioned that itch for investigating extremist threats must not affect the right to…
Director-general of the International Atomic Energy Agency Dr. Mohammed ElBaradei said Tuesday that he has no power to pressure Israel on Nuclear issues. ElBaradei arrived Tuesday in Israel for a…
Labor Party Chairman Shimon Peres said Wednesday that Labor wants to see the Israeli right carry out the disengagement plan by itself. Peres comments came after the Israeli High Court…
Israeli President Moshe Katsav on Tuesday called on rabbis and Jewish public leaders in the West Bank and Gaza Strip to use their influence to prevent violent outbreaks. Katsav expressed…
Director-general of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Dr. Mohammed ElBaradei arrives in Israel Tuesday as a guest of the Israel Atomic Energy Commission (IAEC). In a two days visit,…
The Israeli government survived Monday 6 no-confidence motion; the one presented by One Nation Party on policies that harms local religious council employees was a neck to neck vote; 56…
Egyptian President Advisor Osama El-Baz said Sunday that Egypt would only help implement the disengagement plan if Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon declares that the plan is part of the…
Rabbi Daniel Shilo, spokesman of the Committee of Yesha Rabbis of the West Bank and Gaza Strip, said Monday that ‘irregular responses’ are expected when settlers are sent by the…
Head of Israeli Shin Bet warned Sunday Israeli cabinet ministers that Right-wing activists are becoming more and more extreme. Dichter told the ministers that right-wing extremists recently attacked an army…
Army claimed to have killed eight Palestinians and wounded 21 in two military operations in the northern Gaza Strip on Thursday. According to an army source, soldiers sat up Thursday…
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…
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’.…
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…
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…
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…
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…
                                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…
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…
                                     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…
                        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…
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…
            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,…
                        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…
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…
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,…
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.…
            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…
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…
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…
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…
            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…
            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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
representation in Abu Dhabi, according to an Israeli diplomaticIMEMC Staff & agencies, June 20, 2004 Israel is holding advanced talks for the opening of an Israeli representation in Abu Dhabi,…
labor to join the governmental coalition, claiming that it wouldIMEMC & Agencies, June 19, 2004 Israeli Finance Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is opposed to inviting labor to join the governmental coalition,…
the size of children’s toys, and guard posts filled with high-techIMEMC Staff & Agencies, June 19, 2004 Army is looking into using remote-controlled vehicles; drone planes the size of children’s…
Central Committee of the National Religious Party, (Mafdal) signed aGeorge Rishmawi-IMEMC & Agencies, June 18, 2004 Israeli sources reported that the more than half the members of Central Committee of…
digging a water trench along the Philadelphi axis, the strip alongGeorge Rishmawi-IMEMC & Agencies, June 18, 2004 The Israeli Ministry of Defense published Thursday call for bids for digging a…
Israeli newspaper Haaretz reported Friday that an army unitPalestinian George Rishmawi-IMEMC & Agencies, June 18, 2004 Israeli newspaper Haaretz reported Friday that an army unit responsible for the death of…
previous similar acts, the Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon saidIMEMC & Agencies, June 17, 2004 In an attempt to relate his intended evacuation of settlements to previous similar acts, the…
After Israeli Attorney General Menachem Mazuz’s decision not to indict Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon in the Greek Island bribery affair, Labor Chairman MK Shimon Peres said Tuesday that he…
United Arab List which sought to disperse the Knesset and hold newIMEMC & Agencies, June 16, 2004 The Israeli Knesset voted down a proposed bill submitted by the United Arab…