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The Palestinian General Information Institute published a reportTargeted Killings IMEMC & Agencies, September 9, 2003 The Palestinian General Information Institute published a report Monday that indicated a sharp increase in…
Israeli troops closed Bethlehem area Tuesday morning by sealing allMountains Fadi Abu Sa’ada, IMEMC, September 10, 2003 0:12 Israeli troops closed Bethlehem area Tuesday morning by sealing all of its…
Israeli forces surrounded a four story residential building in the early hours of Tuesday morning. Soldiers evacuated residents using force, and bombed and fired at the building. Palestinian sources said…
southern Gaza Strip city of Khan Younis on Sunday. Medical sourcesIMEMC & Agencies, September 8, 2003 10:15 Israeli Apaches fired two missiles at a Palestinian home in the southern Gaza…
Saturday that Israel will not accept a situation in which the PA isIMEMC staff &b agencies The Israeli Prime Minister Office said in a statement issued Saturday that Israel will…
Haneiah escaped an assassination attempt Saturday afternoon when anIMEMC staff & Agencies Hamas spritual leader Sheik Ahmed Yassin and his close aid Ismael Haneiah escaped an assassination attempt Saturday afternoon…
Israeli troops opened fired Saturday night and wounded a PalestinianAreas IMEMC Staff & Agencies Israeli troops opened fired Saturday night and wounded a Palestinian in the leg east of Gaza…
southern Gaza Strip area of Rafah on Friday, resulting in burningIMEMC & Agencies, September 6, 2003 Seemingly without reason, Israeli soldiers shelled houses in the southern Gaza Strip area of…
Muhammad Al-Hanbali, and bombing the building where he was shelteredMu’ath Sharida – IMEMC, September 6, 2003 After assassinating the prominent leader of Hamas military wing, Muhammad Al-Hanbali, and bombing the…
that one Israeli soldier was killed and three others were wounded inMoath Shreideh, September 5, 2003 One Palestinian was killed Friday morning and local reports said that one Israeli soldier…
Israeli army sources reported that an Israeli was killed when aJenin Ali Samoudi, IMEMC, September 4, 2003 9:57 Israeli army sources reported that an Israeli was killed when a group…
clash with Palestinian resistance groups in Jenin. Sergeant GabrielAli Samoudi, September 4, 2003 Israeli army officially released the name of the soldier killed in a clash with Palestinian resistance groups…
The Israeli military court convicted Lieutenant Colonel Geva SagiOfficer To Several Weeks of Community Service IMEMC & Agencies, September 4, 2003 The Israeli military court convicted Lieutenant Colonel Geva Sagi…
northeast Bethlehem, which is one of the lands that are expected toGhassasn Bannourah, September 4, 2003 An Israeli tank destroyed chicken coups in Nu’man village in northeast Bethlehem, which is…
Tuesday afternoon who was said to be an Islamic Jihad activist.Ali Samoudi – IMEMC, September 3, 2003 Israeli troops stopped a car south of Jenin and killed a passenger Tuesday…
reported that Israeli forces abducted 6 residents on Tuesday, amongAli Samoudi – IMEMC, September 3, 2003 Sheik Sharif Tahayneh, a leader in the Al-Jihad Islamic movement, reported that Israeli forces…
Israeli Defense Minister Shaul Mofaz stepped up the attack TuesdayThe Year Ghassan Andoni & Agencies, September 3, 2003 9:44 Israeli Defense Minister Shaul Mofaz stepped up the attack Tuesday against…
heavily crowded Alwihda street of Gaza city Monday afternoon. TheIMEMC Staff, September 2, 2003 Israeli Apaches fired 4 missiles and hit a private car on the heavily crowded Alwihda street…
After the release of the Or commission’s recommendations, IsraeliOr’s Report IMEMC Staff & Agencies, September 2, 2003 9:18 After the release of the Or commission’s recommendations, Israeli Arab leaders expressed…
Israeli forces closed the eastern and the northern entrances ofSoldiers on Beit Iba Military Checkpoint Deny Access to Teachers. Mo’ath Shreideh, IMEMC, September 2, 2003 Israeli forces closed the eastern…
Israeli troops invaded the town of Yamoon west of the West Bank cityVillage Ali Samoudi , September 1, 2003 Israeli troops invaded the town of Yamoon west of the West…
military zone on Sunday, forced Palestinian citizens, including theFadi abu Sada, September 1, 2003 Israeli troops declared the northern part of Bethlehem a closed military zone on Sunday, forced Palestinian…
At noon on Monday, Israeli troops broke into the girls school inGovernor, Head of Bethlehem Education Office Fadi Abu Sada , September 1, 2003 At noon on Monday, Israeli troops…
Monday that the army is prepared for a ground strike in the GazaIMEMC & Agencies, September 1, 2003 Israeli Army Chief of Staff Moshe Ya’alon told the Israeli Cabinet Monday…
vehicles snaked through the city of Nablus early Tuesday morning toMuath Shreida, September 1, 2003 In yet another invasion, Israeli forces in jeeps and military vehicles snaked through the city…
exchange of fire with Palestinian resistance activists around hisAli Samoudi, August 31, 2003 Israeli troops arrested Amjad Makhzomi Saturday afternoon after an exchange of fire with Palestinian resistance activists around…
On Saturday afternoon, Aya Fayad, 8, was shot in the chest and later died in Khan Younis Hospital when Israeli soldiers stationed in a nearby military base opened fire at…
admitted to the hospital on Saturday after being shot by IsraeliAmjad Shawar, August 31, 2003 According to Alia Hospital medical sources, three wounded were admitted to the hospital on Saturday…
and arrested Saed Faid, a leading member in the Fatah affiliatedAbdul Hafiz Abdul Hafiz,IMEMC, August 30, 2003 Israeli troops invaded the Palestinian West Bank city of Qalqilya and arrested Saed…
Israeli troops invaded the village of Saida north of Tulkarem onTrees in Tulkarem Region Muntasir Al-Anani, August 30, 2003 Israeli troops invaded the village of Saida north of Tulkarem on…
Israeli military operations in Balata refugee camp north of the WestSearches in Balata Refugee Camp Mo’ath Shreidah, IMEMC, August 30, 2003 Israeli military operations in Balata refugee camp north of…
Nablus. Israeli troops called for back up forces and spread in theMo’ath Shreideh, IMEMC, August 30, 2003 10:16 Curfew continues for the third day in Balata refugee camp, near Nablus.…
Israeli troops closed all the leads to the northern West Bank cityBurqin Village Mosque Ali Samoudi, August 30, 2003 Israeli troops closed all the leads to the northern West Bank…
curfew that has been imposed on Jenin and its camp for the thirdAli Samoudi, IMEMC, August 29, 2003 Israeli forces detained a number of Palestinians for defying the curfew that…
Israeli air force Helicopters fired a missile at a donkey cart inOthers Fadi Abu Sada, Ghassan Andoni & Agencies, August 29, 2003 Israeli air force Helicopters fired a missile at…
Wednesday that Israeli troops are ready for a wide scale landIMEMC & Agencies, August 28, 2003 A top Israeli army officer in the southern regional leadership said Wednesday that Israeli…
Palestinian General Security reported that late on Wednesday nightGaza IMEMC Staff, August 28, 2003 Palestinian General Security reported that late on Wednesday night Israeli troops stationed at Abu Holy military…
At 2:00 A.M. Thursday morning Israeli forces invaded Balata refugeeBuildings Occupied Mo’ath Shreideh, IMEMC, August 28, 2003 At 2:00 A.M. Thursday morning Israeli forces invaded Balata refugee camp in Nablus.…
erupted for hours between Palestinian resistance and the IsraeliAli Samoudi, IMEMC, August 28, 2003 Israeli forces raided the town of Qabatia south of Jenin. Clashes erupted for hours between Palestinian…
Two American nationals and two British nationals are being detainedConsulates Give Weak Effort to Release Them Tim Covi, IMEMC, August 28, 2003 Two American nationals and two British nationals are…
Defense Ministry, Amos Gilad, told Arab Ynet in a private interviewIMEMC Staff, August 27, 2003 The head of the security and political sections of the Israeli Defense Ministry, Amos Gilad,…
For the second day, Jenin city and camp are under tight curfew. Inin Al-Zababdeh Ali Samoudi, IMEMC, August 27, 2003 13:24 For the second day, Jenin city and camp are…
consecutive day today. Soldiers are still stationed inside the cityMuath Alsharida, IMEMC, August 27, 2003 Israeli military operations in Nablus continued for the sixth consecutive day today. Soldiers are still…
Front for the Liberation of Palestine (PFLP) headed by GeorgeRashid Hilal, IMEMC, August 27, 2003 A large Israeli army force raided the offices of the Palestinian Front for the Liberation…
Bethlehem Tuesday evening, arriving at the mosque area in the centerFadi Abu Sada – IMEMC, August 27, 2003 Israeli troops invaded Aida Refugee camp in the West Bank city of…
According to a statement released by an Israeli army spokesperson,Liquidation IMEMC and Agencies, August 27, 2003 9:58 According to a statement released by an Israeli army spokesperson, the Tuesday night…
again invaded Jenin city and camp. The attack started when more than’Ali Samodi, IMEMC, August 26, 2003 After less than twenty-four hours since withdrawing, Israeli forces again invaded Jenin city…
Nablus Tuesday morning after a few hours of announcing the end ofMuath Alsharidah – IMEMC, August 26, 2003 Similar to what happend in Jenin, Israeli troops raided the city of…
Palestinian West Bank city of Nablus Tuesday morning and kidnappedMuath Alsharidah – IMEMC, August 26, 2003 Israeli undercover units broke into Rafidia hospital in the Palestinian West Bank city of…
Gaza. Reports from Gaza say that an Apache helicopter shot threeIMEMC & Agencies, August 26, 2003 Israeli forces launched another missile attack on Hamas members in Gaza. Reports from Gaza…
Israeli forces invaded the southwestern area of Rafah city in theShelling the Southeastern Area of Khan Younis IMEMC & Agencies, August 25, 2003 Israeli forces invaded the southwestern area of…
On Monday morning, Israeli forces arrested four Palestinians fromRifidia Neighborhood Moa’th ‘Asharidha, IMEMC, August 25, 2003 On Monday morning, Israeli forces arrested four Palestinians from the Balata refugee camp east…
Israeli soldiers detained three Palestinian youth on the main streetUndress Ali Samoudi – IMEMC, August 25, 2003 Israeli soldiers detained three Palestinian youth on the main street in Jenin Sunday…
Palestinian private car Sunday night in the Rimal neighborhood ofIMEMC & Agencies, August 25, 2003 Two Israeli military helicopters fired at least 3 missiles at a Palestinian private car Sunday…
suspicions of carrying out terrorist attacks against Palestinians inIMEMC & Agencies In the past few days, Israeli security arrested 9 Jewish men on suspicions of carrying out terrorist attacks against…
Hebron and force shopkeepers to close their stores.Amjad Shawar – IMEMC Israeli troops used Sunday noon tear gas to impose a curfew on Hebron and force shopkeepers to close their…
Palestinian mediacl sources in the city of Khan Younis north of GazaYounis IMEMC Staff Palestinian mediacl sources in the city of Khan Younis north of Gaza reported that Mohamad Abu…
Israeli army intensified Sunday morning its presence and operationsNablus Muath AlSharidah – IMEMC Israeli army intensified Sunday morning its presence and operations in the old city of Nablus. Israeli army…
The Israeli forces imposed curfew on Hebron city and its suburbsresidents injured Amjad Shawar, IMEMC, August 23, 2003 18:22 The Israeli forces imposed curfew on Hebron city and its suburbs…
poured into the streets of Gaza City to march in the funeralIMEMC & Agencies, August 23, 2003 According to local media sources, more than 100,000 Palestinians poured into the streets…
days, shot and killed one Palestinians and wounded two others. TheMuath Shreideh, IMEMC, August 23, 2003 Israeli troops, operating inside the city of Nablus for the past 3 days, shot…
section of the West Bank city of Nablus for the third consecutiveMo’ath Shreideh, IMEMC,August 23, 2003 Israeli troops continued with their military actions inside the old section of the West…
its refugee camp for the second consecutive day.Ali Samoudi, IMEMC, August 23, 2003 Israeli troops kept the curfew over the west bank city of Jenin and its refugee camp for…
The Israeli authorities at Ben Gurion Airport denied entry to a Swedish delegation from a Cultural institute. {mosimage}The delegation was supposed to take part in a workshop in Bethlehem about…
Palestinian sources reported Thursday evening the arrest of threeJihad Ali Samoudi, IMEMC, August 22, 2003 Palestinian sources reported Thursday evening the arrest of three Palestinians among them two operatives of…
demolished Thursday 22 houses in the town of Nazalat Issa near theIMEMC & Agencies, August 22, 2003 For the sake of building the separation wall, Israeli bulldozers demolished Thursday 22…
and two near Jenin.Ali Samoudi, IMEMC, August 21, 2003 10:32 Israeli troops demolished three homes in last night, one in Hebron, and two near Jenin. In Hebron, troops demolished the…
Palestinian militant groups, Israeli troops invaded three West BankIMEMC, Staff, August 21, 2003 11:02 Hours after the Israeli Cabinet approved military action against Palestinian militant groups, Israeli troops invaded three…
morning, accompanied by special units that spread all over the city.IMEMC, Staff, August 21, 2003 3:02 Israeli tanks invaded the West Bank city of Nablus early Thursday morning, accompanied by…
wanted’ Palestinian activists. The published list includes 35 names,IMEMC & Agencies, August 21, 2003 3:02 The Israeli Security Service published the names of the “most wanted’ Palestinian activists. The published…
Palestinians killed Thrusday afternoon by Israeli air-to-landIMEMC & Agencies, August 21, 2003 Senior Hammas Leader in Gaza Ismael Abu Shanab was among the three Palestinians killed Thrusday afternoon by Israeli…
bank city of Nablus Wednesday morning in another invasion. TheMo’ath Shreide, IMEMC, August 20, 2003 Israeli troops backed by tanks and APCs rolled into the the west bank city of…
Israeli Army bulldozers uprooted trees and drifted Monday afternoonmilitary order to confiscate more land in the area Fadi Abu Sa’ada IMEMC, August 20, 2003 Israeli Army bulldozers uprooted trees and…
plan following the bombing of a bus in West Jerusalem on Tuesday.Tim Covi, IMEMC, August 20, 2003 Sharon gave orders late on Wednesday to implement a new military plan following…
An Israeli media sources reported that Israeli Prime Minister ArielMeeting On Handovers IMEMC & Agencies, August 19, 2003 An Israeli media sources reported that Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon will…
heavy machine guns at Palestinian homes in Al-Amal neighborhood westIMEMC & Agencies, August 19, 2003 17:28 In the early hours of Tuesday morning, Israeli forces fired using heavy machine guns…
and arrested a Palestinian.Ali Samoudi, IMEMC, August 19, 2003 12:47 Israeli troops invaded Tuesday early morning hours the city of Jenin and arrested a Palestinian. Eyewitnesses reported that Israeli tanks…
in Jerusalem, local sources expects more homes to be demolishedIMEMC, Agencies, August 19, 2003 Israeli Bulldozers demolished Monday morning three Palestinian homes in Jerusalem, local sources expects more homes to…
various areas of Nablus on Sunday evening. The soldiers openedMo’ath Shreideh, IMEMC, August 18, 2003 Israeli forces launched several raids at Palestinian houses in various areas of Nablus on Sunday…
army vehicles entered the Balata refugee camp on the southeast sideTim Covi–IMEMC, August 17, 2003 Well before the sun rose in Nablus on Sunday morning, eight Israeli army vehicles entered…
Nablus district, which they fear houses residents who intend toMo’ath Shreideh, Agencies, August 16, 2003 Throughout the past week Israeli officials have been discussing the Nablus district, which they fear…
Tamimi, a senior Palestinian religious Judge and the secretary ofIMEMC, Agencies, August 16, 2003 On Friday evening Israeli authorities released on bail Sheikh Taisr Tamimi, a senior Palestinian religious Judge…
camp in the early Friday morning. The force raided homes andAli Samoudi, IMEMC, August 15, 2003 Israeli forces invaded the city of Jenin and a neighboring refugee camp in the…
three Palestinians.Abdulhafiz Abdulhafiz, IMEMC, August 15, 2003 Israeli troops invaded Qalqyliah early Friday morning and arrested three Palestinians. Local sources reported that Israeli troops invaded the city of Qalqyliah and…
A large force of Israeli soldiers invaded Nablus city and theFive Arrested Mo’ath Shreideh, IMEMC, August 15, 2003 A large force of Israeli soldiers invaded Nablus city and the suburbs…
Israeli forces raided several areas in Nablus in the early hours ofPalestinian. Mo’ath Shreideh, IMEMC, August 14, 2003 17:43 Israeli forces raided several areas in Nablus in the early hours…
Mohammad Kenaneh, 36, was arrested 16 months ago when Israeli forcesafter 16 months in jail Ali Samoudi, IMEMC, August 14, 2003 Mohammad Kenaneh, 36, was arrested 16 months ago when…
the public statements delivered by the heads of various IsraeliIMEMC & Agencies, August 14, 2003 18:55 In a surprising move, an Israeli senior security source criticized the public statements delivered…
Israeli military aircraft, observed circling the city of Ramallahthe city Rashid Hilal, IMEMC, August 14, 2003 Israeli military aircraft, observed circling the city of Ramallah since Wednesday midnight, were continuing…
Minister Ariel Sharon accused his Palestinian counter-part MahmoudIMEMC & Agencies, August 13, 2003 Addressing a group of Jewish youths on Tuesday, Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon accused his Palestinian counter-part…
truck with personnel moved into the Askar refugee camp neighboringTim Covi, IMEMC, August 13, 2003 11:58 Between 5:30 and 6:30 am 7 Israeli border patrol jeeps and one large truck…
Al-Wallajeh west of Bethlehem and demolished five homes.Fadi Abu Sa’ada, IMEMC, August 13, 2003 On Wednesday morning, Israeli troops invaded the village of Al-Wallajeh west of Bethlehem and demolished five…
isolating the city of its vicinity. At the same time IsraeliAli Samodi, IMEMC, August 12, 2003 8:20 Israeli troops closed the main entrances to jenin, therefore isolating the city of…
isolating the city of its vicinity. At the same time IsraeliAli Samodi, IMEMC, August 12, 2003 8:20 Israeli troops closed the main entrances to jenin, therefore isolating the city of…
Palestinian City of Nablus by closing several military check postsIMEMC & Agencies, August 11, 2003 18:29 Israeli troops tightened the closure around the West Bank Palestinian City of Nablus by…
Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon held Sunday night consultationsBeirut IMEMC & Agencies Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon held Sunday night consultations with Senior Israeli Army officers in Jerusalem over the…
Moshe Ya’alon told the Israeli Israeli Cabenit that althoughIMEMC & Agencies Israeli army radio reported Sunday that Israeli Army chief of staff Moshe Ya’alon told the Israeli Israeli Cabenit that…
Red Crescent Ambulance first aid officer Mahmoud Bajawi, 33, wasintimidate us Feature story – Ali Samoudi, August 9, 2003 Red Crescent Ambulance first aid officer Mahmoud Bajawi, 33, was released…
Israeli Troops invaded Friday 2:00 A.M Askar Refugee camp east ofHomes destroyed Muath Sharidah & Ghassan Andoni – IMEMC Israeli Troops invaded Friday 2:00 A.M Askar Refugee camp east of…
Coordination Office (DCO) removed Thursday the roadblocks aroundAli Samoudi, IMEMC, August 8, 2003 Israeli forces, in coordination with the Palestinian District Coordination Office (DCO) removed Thursday the roadblocks around Y’abad…