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afternoon after being attacked by members of the Aqsa MartyrsRashid Hilal, IMEMC, August 29, 2003 An Israeli settler was killed and his wife badly injured Friday afternoon after being attacked…
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…
The Palestinian President Yasser Arafat met with the former BritishWe Call for International Observers Rashid Hilal, IMEMC, August 29, 2003 18:51 The Palestinian President Yasser Arafat met with the former…
little Palestinian village called Kifl Hares set back 30 metres orSpecial Feature, August 29, 2003, 6:55 As you drive along Highway 505 on the road to Tel Aviv there is…
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…
resistance groups to reinstate the cease-fire was dismissed byIMEMC & Agencies, August 28, 2003 9:37 The Palestinian President Yasser Arafat’s call to Palestinian resistance groups to reinstate the cease-fire was…
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.…
Palestinian Legislative Council comes on the 100th day of him beingRashid Hilal, IMEMC, August 28, 2003 It is true that Mahmoud Abbas’s call for a meeting of the Palestinian Legislative…
hit the southern industrial zone of the Israeli city of Ashkelon.IMEMC & Agencies, August 28, 2003 Several Qassam rockets landed in Israel on Thursday, one of which hit the southern…
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…
meeting to discuss the Israeli military escalation in Palestine.Rashid Hilal, IMEMC, August 27, 2003 13:21 The Palestinian leadership called for an urgent UN Security Council meeting to discuss the Israeli…
Yasser Arafat’s office calling on all Palestinian resistance groupsGhassan Andoni – IMEMC & Agencies, August 27, 2003 An official statement was issued Wednesday by Palestinian President Yasser Arafat’s office calling…
meeting to discuss the Israeli military escalation in Palestine.Rashid Hilal, IMEMC, August 27, 2003 13:21 The Palestinian leadership called for an urgent UN Security Council meeting to discuss the Israeli…
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…
The office of the Palestinian Minister of Foreign Affairs, NabilAffairs Rashid Hilal, IMEMC, August 27, 2003 The office of the Palestinian Minister of Foreign Affairs, Nabil Sha’ath, reported to AFP…
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…
the presidential compound Wednesday afternoon. The marchers raisedRashid Hilal, IMEMC, August 27, 2003 A crowded march started in the center of Ramallah and headed toward the presidential compound Wednesday afternoon.…
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…
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…
Israel handed the bodies of two fighters who were killed in clashesTannenbaum IMEMC & Agencies, August 26, 2003 Israel handed the bodies of two fighters who were killed in clashes…
It is true that Mahmoud Abbas’s call for a meeting of the Palestinian Legislative Council comes on the 100th day of him being Prime Minister. It is also true that…
It might be necessary for the U.S. and NATO to militarily interveneEast Crisis IMEMC & Agencies, August 25, 2003 8:43 It might be necessary for the U.S. and NATO to…
Council Member and Fatah leader Marawn Barghouthi of leadingIMEMC & Agencies, August 25, 2003 Israeli general prosecutor accused jailed Palestinian Legislative Council Member and Fatah leader Marawn Barghouthi of leading…
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…
operations since the start of the recent crisis in the Middle East.Ghassan Andoni – IMEMC, August 25, 2003 (Analysis) There has been one steady pattern in the course of Israeli…
The Al-qassam brigades promised to avenge the assassination of fourkilled on Sunday ‘Brahim Al-za’im, IMEMC, August 25, 2003 The Al-qassam brigades promised to avenge the assassination of four their members…
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…
On Monday morning, official Palestinian sources ensured that theMonday Morning–Appointment of Ministry of Interior Debated Fadi Abu Sa’da, IMEMC, August 25, 2003 On Monday morning, official Palestinian sources ensured that…
Abbas rejected a compromise around Fatah’s central committeeIMEMC & Agencies Palestinian sources reported that Palestinian Prime Minister Mahmoud Abbas rejected a compromise around Fatah’s central committee decision to appoint Nasser…
The Palestinian president Yasser Arafat issued a decree appointingAdvisor Rashid Hilal, IMEMC, August 25, 2003 The Palestinian president Yasser Arafat issued a decree appointing Lieutenant Jibril Al-Rojoub as the President’s…
The Palestinian Authority ordered Palestinian banks in The West BankCharitable Societies IMEMC & Agencies, August 25, 2003 The Palestinian Authority ordered Palestinian banks in The West Bank and Gaza Strip…
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…
Commenting on appointing him the President’s advisor for homelandThe Political Solution is Not an Option for Israel Rashid Hilal, IMEMC, August 25, 2003 Commenting on appointing him the President’s advisor…
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…
affairs minister Mohammed Dahlan informed Israel through theIMEMC & Agencies Israeli security source said Saturday that Palestinian security affairs minister Mohammed Dahlan informed Israel through the Americans that he has…
appointment of General Nasir Yousif as the new Palestinian InteriorRashid Hilal – IMEMC In an unexpected move, Fatah central committee approved the appointment of General Nasir Yousif as the new…
cease-fire agreement, said that it was too early to asses theIMEMC & Agencies Israeli sources reported that Israel refuses to be a partner to any cease-fire agreement, said that it…
After Fatah central committee, The PLO executive committee, andInterior Ministry IMEMC & Agencies After Fatah central committee, The PLO executive committee, and President Arafat backed the appointment of Brigadier General…
Palestinian Information Minister Nabil Amr told reporters that theRashid Hilal – IMEMC At the end of the Palestinian Cabinet meeting in Ramallah Saturday, Palestinian Information Minister Nabil Amr told reporters…
Silvan Shalom, the Advisor of the Egyptian President and his specialIMEMC & Agencies, August 23, 2003 At the end of his Friday meeting with Israeli Foreign Minister Silvan Shalom, the…
formation of a National committee to support the prisoners’ hungerIMEMC, Agencies, August 23, 2003 The Palestinian prisoners Society issued a leaflet announcing the formation of a National committee to support…
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…
power sharing, and in particular executive responsibilities andRashid Hilal, IMEMC, August 23, 2003 – Analysis Since the formation of the New Palestinian cabinet, the issue of power sharing, and in…
announced a freeze on the assets of six leader of the PalestinianIMEMC & Agencies, August 23, 2003 In a written document, U.S. President George W. Bush on Friday announced a…
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…
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…
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…
Ismael Abu Shanab, Hamas, jointly with the other PalestinianIMEMC & Agencies, August 22, 2003 After the Assassination of its political prominent Gaza Leader Ismael Abu Shanab, Hamas, jointly with the…
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…
of Sderot and more mortar shells were fired at various IsraeliIMEMC & Agencies, August 22, 2003 Qassam rockets were fired Friday morning at the Israel southern town of Sderot and…
Authority to prevent the collapse of the U.S.-backed road map.IMEMC & Agencies, August 22, 2003 The What House urged Israel to cooperate with the Palestinian Authority to prevent the collapse…
issued a joint statement calling off the cease-fire. This move cameSpecial, IMEMC, August 22, 2003 The two Palestinian Islamic movements, Hamass and Islamic Jihad issued a joint statement calling off…
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…
the same time is hoping that international pressure on theIMEMC, August 21, 2003 (Analysis) Israel is waving the sword of wide scale military operations and at the same time is…
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…
United States signed the loan guarantee agreement on Wednesday. TheIMEMC & Agencies, August 21, 2003 After several months of extensive negotiations, Israel and the United States signed the loan guarantee…
cabinet, Fatah central committee, and representatives of PalestinianRashid Hilal, IMEMC, August 21, 2003 The expanded meeting of the PLO executive committee, the Palestinian cabinet, Fatah central committee, and representatives of…
Today, the isolated prisoners in Shata’s jails, B’r As-saba’ andAnnounced Open Hunger Strike ‘Ali Samodi, August 21, 2003 11:02 Today, the isolated prisoners in Shata’s jails, B’r As-saba’ and Ailoul…
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…
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…
The minister of the Cabinet Affairs, Mr. Yasser Abed Rabbo ensuredAbed Rabbo says there are Important exceptional decisions IMEMC & Agencies, August 20, 2003 The minister of the Cabinet Affairs,…
103 wounded to various degrees in Tuesday day night bombing of a BusIMEMC & Agencies, August 20, 2003 Based on Israeli Medical sources, at least 18 people were killed and…
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…
The Palestinian Minister of Information, Mr. Nabil Amr, said theMore than condemnation procedures are expected Rashid Hilal, August 20, 2003 The Palestinian Minister of Information, Mr. Nabil Amr, said the…
popular problem in many neighborhoods in Jerusalem after houseAmin Abu Wardeh, IMEMC, August 20, 2003 Children are searching for their own property. This fact became a popular problem in many…
begin a hunger strike on Monday, August 25 to demand their release.Fadi Abu Sa’ada, IMEMC, August 20, 2003 The Palestinian prisoners in Mageddo prison announced that they will begin a…
with Hezbollah over the exchange of prisoners.IMEMC & Agencies, August 19, 2003 Israeli political sources confirmed the resumption of negotiations with Hezbollah over the exchange of prisoners. Israeli official sources…
In an exclusive interview with IMEMC correspondent in Ramallahcity centers Rashid Hilal, IMEMC, August 19, 2003 In an exclusive interview with IMEMC correspondent in Ramallah Rashid Hilal, Palestinian Prime Minister…
of Hebron Monday night on suspicion of selling weapons.IMEMC & Agencies, August 19, 2003 9:47 Palestinian police in Bethlehem arrested three Palestinian residents of Hebron Monday night on suspicion of…
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…
Hanavi neighborhood in West Jerusalem in the aftermath of a bombingTime Covi, IMEMC, August 19, 2003 9:45 Medics and civilians are darting through the streets of the Shmuel Hanavi neighborhood…
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…
MUCH HAS been said of late as to the reason for the internal Palestinian conflict, especially the struggle between Yasser Arafat and his Premier Mahmoud Abbas. While personality issues should…
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…
hours near Jerusalem, failed to finalize an agreement to allow theIMEMC & Agencies, August 18, 2003 Palestinian and Israeli security officials, who met Sunday for four hours near Jerusalem, failed…
gun shots were fired Sunday night at her car while traveling nearIMEMC & Agencies, August 18, 2003 An Israeli women settler was suffered light-to-moderate wounds after gun shots were fired…
stage of the seperation wall is being delayed due to a disputeIMEMC & Agencies, August 18, 2003 According to Israeli official sources, the approval of the next stage of the…
Al-No’aman, east of Bethlehem organized a protest march againstFadi Abu Sa’ada, IMEMC, August 18, 2003 17:24 Hundreds of Palestinians from the villages of El-Khas and Al-No’aman, east of Bethlehem organized…
A six-member American Congress delegation led by Sen. John McCainGuarantees IMEMC & Agencies, August 18, 2003 A six-member American Congress delegation led by Sen. John McCain held talks with Israeli…
The PLO Executive Committee has said it will only approve anIsraeli Withdrawal From Cities Rashid Hilal, IMEMC, August 18, 2003 The PLO Executive Committee has said it will only approve…