Israeli Military Jeep enters Beit Sahour
eastern side of Beit Sahour, a town east of Bethlehem. The IsraeliFadi Abu Saada, IMEMC, July 26, 2003 An Israeli Military vehicle entered the borders of Zone “A†on the…
Israeli Army Blasts Down Doors, Arrests Four in Nablus
Tuseday morning. Israeli troops used dynamite to blow up the mainMuath Sharidah – IMEMC 17:40 Israeli troops invaded Balata Refugee Camp east of Nablus early Tuseday morning. Israeli troops used…
Israeli Border Police Shoot at Vehicle, Kill an Israeli Arab
carrying Palestinians near the village of Taibeh inside Israel,Special – IMEMC 17:35 Israeli border police in the Sharon region opened fire on a car carrying Palestinians near the village of…
Israeli Soldiers Immune to International Criminal Court
international criminal court in The Hague will not prosecute IsraeliSpecial – IMEMC 11:16 According to chief prosecutor in the Hague Louis Moreno Ocampo, the international criminal court in The Hague…
Islamic Jihad Activist Killed, Reason Disputed
which arrived at the hospital was that of Rami Salet, 24, fromAli Samoudi – IMEMC 15:52 Medical sources from Jenin Hospital reported Monday that the body which arrived at the…
Irish Peace Activist Deserves Apology Not Deportation
version of his name) has accused Israel of faking charges againstGeorge N. Rishmawi, IMEMC, July 18, 2003 The Irish Journalist John Morgan, 42, Sean O Muireagáin (Irish version of his…
Israel Deports ISM Activists
week. The activists work with the International SolidarityThe Israeli authorities have decided to deport the eight International activists who were arrested in the West Bank last week. The activists work…
Israeli Troops Continue with Incursions, Arrests, Demolitions
exchanged fire with Palestinian fighters in Joz AlthahabAli Samoudi & Muath Al Shrideh & Fadi Abu Sada – IMEMC 11:45 Israeli troops raided Jenin refugee camps Thursday morning and exchanged…
Israeli Knesset, West Bank and Gaza Are Not Occupied Territories
“[the] West Bank and Gaza Strip, whether historically or based onSpecial – IMEMC 07:42 The Israeli Knesset approved a Likud proposal which states that “[the] West Bank and Gaza Strip,…
Cabbie Gurel Rescued, Likely Kidnapped for Prisoners’ Release
abandoned building at midnight on Tuesday and found Gurel, the cabSpecial – IMEMC 07:20 According to an Israeli army source, special units broke into an abandoned building at midnight on…
Israel to Free or Deport an Irish Journalist
case of John Morgan, an Irish Journalist and pro-Palestinian peaceSpecial – IMEMC 08:50 Israeli Shin Bet security service has ended its investigation in the case of John Morgan, an Irish…
Israeli Army Speeds Up Efforts to Arrest Intifada Activists
neighborhood early Tuesday Morning. According to a local source,Special– IMEMC 12:44 Israeli troops raided the old city of Nablus and the Jabel Alshamali neighborhood early Tuesday Morning. According to a…
Jenin–More Isolation, More Land Expropriations
more trenches in the area between the town of Jalamah and JeninAli Samodi – IMEMC 16:42 To tighten the siege even more, Israeli army bulldozers burrowed more trenches in the…
Sharon Criticizes Europe Over Relations With Arafat
contacts with Palestinian President Yasser Arafat. Sharon told theGhassan Andoni – IMEMC 07:58 Ahead of his trip to the U.K., Sharon criticized ongoing European contacts with Palestinian President Yasser Arafat.…
Labor’s `“Gaza Tour`, Peres Left Behind for Security Considerations
(Sunday). They are to meet with Israeli settlers from Netzarim andSpecial – IMEMC 16:15 Labor party members of Knesset are touring the Gaza Strip today (Sunday). They are to meet…
Israeli special forces kill a man, seriously wound his wife
Burqeen near the city of Jenin Wednesday. Iyad was shot dead byAli Samodi – IMEMC July 12, 2003 Thousands of people attended the funeral of Iyad Shlamish, 27 in Burqeen…
Israeli Troops Demolish Another Home In Rafah Today
neighborhood of Rafah near the Palestinian – Egyptian border FridayFadi Abu Sa’ada, IMEMC, 14:55 Israeli troops demolished a Palestinian home in the Brazil neighborhood of Rafah near the Palestinian –…
Israeli Security Shoot and Wound Palestinians Seeking Work
gunfire and two more were arrested while the four attempted to enterSpecial – IMEMC 08:47 Two Palestinian workers were moderately injured by Israeli army gunfire and two more were arrested…
Israeli special forces kills a man, seriously wounds his wife
village of Burqeen near Jenin north of West Bank, Israeli SpecialAli Samodi – IMEMC During an operation, army claim to arrest wanted Palestinian in the village of Burqeen near Jenin…
Israeli army shot and wounded three Palestinians in Rafah
evening. According to eye witnesses, army bulldozers destroyedSpecial – IMEMC Israeli troops incurred into Alqasas area south of Rafah Monday evening. According to eye witnesses, army bulldozers destroyed cultivated land…
Israeli Minister suggests drowning Palestinian prisoners in the Dead
During the Israeli Cabinet meeting on Sunday, TransportationSea Special – IMEMC, July 7, 2003 18:19 During the Israeli Cabinet meeting on Sunday, Transportation Minister Avigdor Lieberman said, “I can provide…
Israeli army arrests seven Islamic Jihad activists
Jenin in the northern West Bank early Monday. In a house-to-houseAli Samodi – IMEMC, July 7, 2003 18:04 Israeli troops entered Qabatia village near the Palestinian city of Jenin in…
Israeli tank flips during clashes in Jenin
city of Jenin in the northern West Bank Friday night. Tanks cameAli Samodi – IMEMC July 05, 2003 Israeli tanks and APCs entered the eastern side of the Palestinian city…
Israeli land mine kills Palestinian in Gaza
AlQura is missing after a land mine exploded at Abu Ta’mea in KhanZuhair Saq Allah – IMEMC Majdi Abu Shalof was killed, Fuad Abu Shosha was injured, and Hamden AlQura…
Foreign Press Association criticizes Israel for BBC boycott
Israeli government’s decision to boycott the BBC.Ghassan Andoni -IMEMC The Foreign Press Association has issued a statement criticizing the Israeli government’s decision to boycott the BBC. ‘Taking steps against a…
Bethlehem, still suffocated even though army is out
Bank, denied early reports that military check posts aroundSpeciall IMEMC, July 3, 2003 Alaa’ Husni, the general commander of the Palestinian Police in West Bank, denied early reports that military…
Israeli Border Police unit assassinates Alaqsa Martyrs Brigades
At around 11:00 p.m. on Wednesday, an Israeli border police unitleading member in Qalqilyeh Bashar Nazal – IMEMC At around 11:00 p.m. on Wednesday, an Israeli border police unit made…
Israeli truck ran over and killed a young Palestinian boy
village of Ras Attia near Qalqilyah. Omar’s mother and his brotherSpecial – IMEMC, July 3, 2003 A yellow license plate Israeli truck ran over Omar Yousif 15, in the village…
Israel severs contacts with BBC
called ‘Israel’s Secret Weapon.’Israeli officials have criticized BBC coverage of a 33-month-old Palestinian uprising for statehood in a documentary called ‘Israel’s Secret Weapon.’ ‘The way the BBC is trying to…
Israeli troops raid villages in Hebron area, arrest 8 Palestinians
raided by Israeli troops. The soldiers searched many homes andAmjad Shaor – IMEMC June 30, 2003 The villages of Dura, Rabud, and Khursa southwest of Hebron were raided by Israeli…
Israeli border police brigade dissolved as a result of investigation
dissolve a border police brigade as a result of accusations againstinto killing of Palestinian boy An Israeli army investigation committee recommended that the army dissolve a border police brigade as…
Three Palestinians wounded by explosive device in Nablus
Rafidia hospital for treatment. Medical sources described theirMuath Al Sharida – IMEMC June 28, 2003 Three Palestinians were wounded Saturday morning and moved to Rafidia hospital for treatment. Medical sources…
Israeli Army unit invades Tulkarem, arrests 4 Palestinians
the city of Tulkarem on Friday night from the direction of ShwekaMuntasir Alanani – IMEMC June 28, 2003 An Israeli army unit supported by two Apache Helicopters enterred the city…
Three Palestinians killed, Israeli soldier lightly injured in Gaza
Nitzarim Settlement in the southern Gaza Strip, an Israeli army unitGhassan Andoni – IMEMC June 27 2003 In an Israeli military operation in Al Magharga neighborhood near Nitzarim Settlement in…
Israeli Army closes case on death of U.S. peace activist, Rachel
The Israeli Military Advocate General, Finkelstein, has decided toCorrie. Ghasaan Andoni & Rhonda McCarty – IMEMC June 27, 2003 The Israeli Military Advocate General, Finkelstein, has decided to close the…
Israel demands U.S. Guarantees that PA will disarm resistance groups
guarantees that the Palestinian Authority will not settle for theGhassan Andoni & Rhonda McCarty – IMEMC June 27, 2003 Israeli official sources report that Israel will demand U.S. guarantees that…
Israeli Army provides escape clause for Sharon
escalated its military activities inside the PalestinianAnaatical Article by Ghassan Andoni – IMEMC June 26 2003 There is no doubt that since the meeting in Aqaba, Israel has escalated its…
Israeli forces continue closure policy
West Bank cities, including the minor roads which lead to villages.Fadi Abusada – IMEMC June 26 2003 The Israeli forces continue closing the checkpoints which lead to West Bank cities,…
Homes raided, curfew imposed near Jenin
City at 4 o’clock this Wednesday morning. This village is on theAli Samoudi – IMEMC June 25 2003 The Israeli military invaded the village of Jalut north of Jenin City…
Hamas:Two Alqassam brigade fighters killed during an exchange of
Iyad al Masry, 21 years old from Jabalia, and Sayed Muhesin, 20 fromfire with the Israeli army in Beit Hanoun. Special – IMEMC June 25 2003 Iyad al Masry, 21…
Israelis invade Rafah, girl injured in Khan Younis
Wednesday morning. According to Palestinian Authority sources, theJamila Abu Shanab – IMEMC June 25 2003 The Israeli Military invaded Al Salam neighborhood in Rafah early Wednesday morning. According to Palestinian…
Sharon plans re-entry if PA fails to take preemptive measures
accused both Arafat and Hamas of being determined to sabotage theGhassan Andoni – IMEMC june 25 2003 Sharon, addressing the Keneset’s foreign and security committee, accused both Arafat and Hamas…
Israeli Military targets Palestinian vehicles in Jenin
EditorialsContact us Press Wire Editorials Opinion News Briefs Video Radio Stringers Features Interviews Home Israeli Military targets Palestinian vehicles in Jenin Ali Samodi – IMEMC An Israeli Military unit this…
Four Palestinians killed in Beit Hanoun
four Palestinians moved to the hospital late Sunday night diedJamilah Abu Shanaeb – IMEMC Medical sources in Alshifa hospital in Gaza city reported that the four Palestinians moved to the…
Israeli army unit demolish homes in Khan Younis ` Gaza Strip
vehicles protected by Apache helicopters entered the city of KhanSpecial – IMEMC Monday June 23, in the early morning hours, dozens of Israeli army vehicles protected by Apache helicopters entered…
Idea of assassinating Arafat dismissed after much consideration
President Yasser Arafat was discussed during many sessions in theThe Israeli army chief of staff Moshe Ya’loon said yesterday during a lecture in Ber Sheva, that the idea of assassinating…
Israeli army unit killed Abdullah Qawasme
head of Hamas military wing in Hebron.In what is believed to be an additional assassination, an Israeli army unit killed Abdullah Qawasme, believed to be the head of Hamas military…
Overnight military operation in Balata / Nablus area
sides ofMuath Shraideh – IMEMC (Nablus) June 21 2003 The Israeli army withdrew Saturday morning from the eastern sides of Nablus City, Balata Refugee Camp, and the surrounding area after…
Tubas Villagers: `“Israeli army unit deliberately burned our
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…
12 Palestinians arrested overnight
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…
Palestinian killed, 4 wounded and 2 arrested in multiple
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…
One more assassination by air land missiles in Gaza
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…
Israeli army Vehicle ran into a Palestinian kinder
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,…
One more targeted killing, one more Israeli killed in Jenin
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…
Israeli army demolishes the home of the Palestinian
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…
Rafah Incursion, Gaza Strip cut into 3 cantons
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…
Another day of the Israeli army’s targeted assassinations of the
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…
Sharon, in reference to Palestinian PM: `“I will not wait till this
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…
Israeli army demolishes family home of Jerusalem suicide
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…
Israeli army overnight operations in Balata, Nablus
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.…
Israeli security sources: Sharon and Mofaz authorized Rantisi
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…
Army operation in Tulkarem
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 army welds gate shut at Hebron University
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…
Palestinian shot at Khan Younis checkpoint, Gaza Strip
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…
Tighter closure in the West Bank and Gaza Strip
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…
Israeli army invades the city of Hebron and closes down the
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…
Israeli army jeep hits a Palestinian truck and a civilian car
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…
Palestinian killed and another injured in Kufur Ra’I, Jenin,
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…
The Israeli army’s attempt to assassinate Dr. Rantizi represents the biggest blow to the road map
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…
Israeli forces invade residential neighborhoods of Bethlehem
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…
An Israeli army unit kills two Palestinians near Netzarim
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…
More than 15 Palestinians arrested in a special operation in Bethlehem
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,…
Addressing a stormy Likud convention on Sunday, Sharon: Most
“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.…
Closure of the West Bank and Gaza Strip continues and the
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…
Hamas leader Rantizi wounded in Apache attack on Gaza City, 3
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…
Life continues to be unbearable in Jenin and has only worsened
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…
Israel steps up its already tight closure on the West Bank in
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…
As a result of a swift and multiple Israeli military
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…
The Israeli army tighten the closure around Hebron and keeps it’s
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…
Two Palestinians injured in Khan Yonis
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…
Israel assassinated four Palestinians in Attiel, north of Tulkarem
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,…
No significant changes at military checkpoints
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…
Israeli Forces Enter University, Leave Racist Graffiti
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…
The Israeli army shot and injured a five years old child in Balata
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…
Contrary to the Israeli military claims,
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…
Three Injured in Bethlehem
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…
Jenin udner siege
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…
Nablus Region Under Curfew
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…
12 Palestinians arrested in the West Bank Last Night ad this morning
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.…
Army Enters Nablus with Force (10:06 am)
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…
Closure Update: Easing of Restrictions Hasn’t Materialised
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…
Mofaz: No Redeployment of Troops in West Bank
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…
Five Arrested in Balata Camp, Nablus
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…
Eased Restrictions Haven’t Materialized on Ground
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…