Finally, Israel Handed U.S. List of Unauthorized Settlers’ Outposts
Israel handed Tuesday a list of 28 unauthorized West Bank settler outposts to the U.S. U.S. Ambassador Dan Kurtzer, after a six-week delay. The handover of the list came a…
Humanly Illegal or Legally Illegal
Even the Israeli high court considered the already built wall sections northwest and southeast of Jerusalem as illegal demanding a reroute. The court ruling was based on the grave living…
Sharon Orders Rerouting of Illegal Parts of Separation Wall
Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon Thursday ordered the defense ministry to reroute the 30-kilometer stretch of the separation wall and examine whether other parts of the wall. The wall stretch…
Three Palestinians killed by Army gunfire in Gaza Strip
Israeli army killed three Palestinians in Rafah, Khan Younis and Beit Hanoun in the Gaza Strip on Friday. On the other hand, a Palestinian medical source said Yasser Al-Arja 27,…
Humanly Illegal or Legally Illegal
Even the Israeli high court considered the already built wall sections northwest and southeast of Jerusalem as illegal demanding a reroute. The court ruling was based on the grave living…
Report: 17 Palestinian Civilians Killed in One Week
A report by Palestine News Network details some of the events of the past week, in which Israeli soldiers killed 17 Palestinians; 16 of them were unarmed civilians, including two…
Interest-Driven Versus Justice-Driven World
Oppressed nations are usually trapped into thinking that the world is a justice-driven one and define their goals accordingly. The more the developed countries talk about democracy, human rights, and…
Two Homes Demolished in Jericho
Israeli army demolished Thursday two homes in Jericho and destroyed a wall which encircles a mosque in the city. WAFA news agency said that soldiers detonated the homes of Abdul-Maseeh…
Court Freezes Wall Section South of Jerusalem
The Israeli High Court of Justice Thursday barred temporarily the completion of construction work on the West Bank separation wall section south of Jerusalem, near Har Homa settlement. The temporary…
Eyewitness Tells the Story of the Killing of Brigade Leaders in Nablus
One of the three Aqsa Brigades operatives who survived the army operation in the old city of Nablus, in which five of the most wanted leaders of the brigades together…
Head of Palestinian Intelligence: Security Plan to be implemented
The head of the Palestinian Intelligence service Amin Al-Hindi saidfollowing the pullout George Rishmawi-IMEMC & Agencies, June 30, 2004, 10:35 The head of the Palestinian Intelligence service Amin Al-Hindi said…
Israeli Defense Ministry to Consider Rerouting a Section of the Wall
Wednesday to make changes on 30 Kilometers of the route of the WestGeorge Rishmawi-IMEMC & Agencies, June 30, 2004 In the wake of the Israeli High Court of Justice’s decision…
Only Arafat Can Rescue Sharon from His Unilateralism Trap
As Israel is assembling troops at the Gaza Strip borders, apparently preparing for a wide scale invasion of the northern parts of the Palestinian Strip, the debate over Israeli Prime…
Sha’ath: Sharon is Trying to Foil the Egyptian Initiative
Government, accused the Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon ofGeorge Rishmawi-IMEMC & Agencies, June 29, 2004 Dr. Nabil Sah’ath, Minister of Foreign Affairs in the Palestinian Government, accused the Israeli Prime…
75 Palestinians arrested in Hebron since the beginning of June
Amjad Al-Najjar, head of the Palestinian Prisoner Society office inSaed Shiokhy, PNN Translated by, Saed Bannoura, IMEMC, June 2004 Amjad Al-Najjar, head of the Palestinian Prisoner Society office in Hebron,…
The Egyptian Cement Scandal
An Interview with Hassan Khareishah, the head of the PLC’ committee, which investigated the Egyptian Cement Scandal, and the head of the PLC’ monitoring committee. Translated and Summarized by: Ghassan…
3 Palestinians Killed, 9 Injured, Resistance Attack a Military Base,
            Palestinian Sources reported that two Palestinians were killed and            eight injured in as the Israeli forces in Neve Dikalim military base            opened fire at the residential area in…
Al-Fawwar Refugee Camp, 56 Years of Suffering
Translated by, Saed Bannoura, IMEMC Al-Fawwar means a fountain with strong water flooding out, that’s why the refugee camp was named Al-Fawwar, the 720 Dunums which is the size of…
More Anti-Wall Protests, ISM Launches Freedom Summer Campaign
In Deir Qadis, North of Ramallah, and in the Village of Faqqua’,IMEMC Staff & Agencies, June 28, 2004 In the village of Qaffin, North of the West Bank city of…
An Order to Freeze Some Wall Sections Construction, Renewed
the construction of some sections of the West Bank Separation wallGeorge Rishmawi-IMEMC & Agencies, June 28, 2004 The Israeli high court decided Monday, to renew an order that halts the…
Israeli Security
Israeli sources reported that two Israelis were killed and fewTwo Israelis killed in Sderot by Qassam Rockets IMEMC Staff & Agencies, June 28, 2004 Israeli sources reported that two Israelis…
More Anti-Wall Protests, ISM Launches Freedom Summer Campaign
            In the village of Qaffin, North of the West Bank city of Tulkarem,            In Deir Qadis, North of Ramallah, and in the Village of Faqqua’,            near Jenin…
An Order to Freeze Some Wall Sections Construction, Renewed
                                   The Israeli high court decided Monday, to renew an order that halts            the construction of some sections of the West Bank Separation wall            to be…
Tayyeb Abdul-Rahim nominated to the Ministry of Interior
of Prime Minister, and what accompanied it of forming the ministrySaed Bannoura-IMEMC & Agencies, June 27, 2004 Until the day in which Mahmoud Abbas was appointed to the position of…
50 Protesters Wounded in an Anti-Wall Protest Near Jerusalem
as police and border police launched an unprovoked attack firingIMEMC Staff & Agencies, June 27, 2004, 15:00 Palestinian sources reported that more than 50 people were wounded as police and…
Tayyeb Abdul-Rahim nominated to the Ministry of Interior
                       Until the day in which Mahmoud Abbas was appointed to the position            of Prime Minister, and what accompanied it of forming the ministry            of interior,…
50 Protesters Wounded in an Anti-Wall Protest Near Jerusalem
Palestinian sources reported that more than 50 people were wounded as police and border police launched an unprovoked attack firing of tear gas and stunt bombs at around 3000 peaceful…
Anti-Wall Nonviolent Protests in Tulkarem and Jenin
peace activists marched together in the village of Qiffin north ofGeorge Rishmawi-IMEMC June 26, 2004, 12:55 Over 800 Palestinians including around 45 Israeli and International peace activists marched together in…
Anti-Wall Nonviolent Protests in Tulkarem and Jenin
            Over 800 Palestinians including around 45 Israeli and International            peace activists marched together in the village of Qiffin north of            Tulkarem in protest against building the separation…
International Court of Justice to rule on WB Wall July 9
issue its advisory opinion ruling on the legality of the separationGeorge Rishmawi-IMEMC & Agencies, June 25, 200 The International Court of Justice at The Hague said Friday it will issue…
Dozens of Residents Wounded in Salfit during Anti Wall Protests
            Tens of Palestinians were wounded, Thursday, during protests against            the construction of the Separation wall which is continuously            swallowing the Palestinian land.            While local residents of Dir…
Using Dogs Against Prisoners is Not a Secret Anymore
            Despite the fact that several Palestinian detainees spoke about the            army using trained dogs against them during interrogation, the media            did not really take these facts for…
International Court of Justice to rule on WB Wall July 9
            The International Court of Justice at The Hague said Friday it will            issue its advisory opinion ruling on the legality of the separation            wall Israel is building…
After 25 years in jail, sentenced again to 35 years
Translated by Saed Bannoura Akram Mansour, 44 years old, from Qalqilia, north of the West Bank has been detained since 1979. He is considered one of the oldest detainees among…
Dozens of Residents Wounded in Salfit during Anti Wall Protests
the construction of the Separation wall which is continuouslySaed Bannoura -IMEMC & Agencies, June 25, 2004 Tens of Palestinians were wounded, Thursday, during protests against the construction of the Separation…
Using Dogs Against Prisoners is Not a Secret Anymore
army using trained dogs against them during interrogation, the mediaTranslated by: Saed Bannoura, IMEMC, June 2004, 12:55 Despite the fact that several Palestinian detainees spoke about the army using trained…
Egyptian Initiative to be Implemented in Two Months
Chief of Egyptian Intelligence, General Omar Suleiman said, theGeorge Rishmawi-IMEMC & Agencies, June 24, 2004, 09:46 After meeting with both, Palestinian and Israeli top officials, Chief of Egyptian Intelligence, General…
Reform Rabbis Against House Demolitions
            The Reform Movement’s top religious body is expected to issue a            statement condemning home demolitions carried out by the Israeli            army.            Some 400 rabbis from different…
Qurei: A Foursome Meeting to be Held Next October
           The Palestinian Prime Minister Ahmad Qurei revealed Wednesday some            information about a meeting to be held next October between            Palestinians, Israelis, Egyptians and the Americans to do a…
A Probe over Governmental Funding For Unauthorized Outposts
While the Israeli Defense Ministry was officially supposed to be dismantling unauthorized settler outposts, the Housing Ministry had been financing them through budgets sent to established settlements that would sponsor…
Scores of Palestinians Wounded in Al Zawyia including a PA Official
demonstration in Al-Zawyia, west of Salfit, in counter of theGeorge Rishmawi-IMEMC & Agencies, June 23, 2004 Tens of the residents were wounded Tuesday during a peaceful demonstration in Al-Zawyia, west…
Suleiman Met With President Arafat and PA officials
meeting Wednesday with the Palestinian Leadership in Ramallah.George Rishmawi-IMEMC & Agencies, June 23, 2004 The head of Egyptian intelligence, Omar Suleiman has concluded his meeting Wednesday with the Palestinian Leadership…
A Dusty Wedding Anniversary
On the occasion of the first anniversary for our wedding, my wife Fida and I decided to save some money of our monthly budget and go to the same place…
Is there Another ‘Abu Ghreib’ Prison in Israel?
visited several detainees in Jalbo’ prison, said several rapeIMEMC Staff & Agencies, June 22, 2004 Lawyer of the Palestinian Prisoners society, Raed Mhamid, who visited several detainees in Jalbo’ prison,…
Resistance Groups Criticize Egypt’s Security Role in Gaza
Jihad, Popular and Democratic fronts issued a statement on MondayIMEMC Staff & Agencies, June 22, 2004 Palestinian resistance groups, including Fatah, Hamas, Islamic Jihad, Popular and Democratic fronts issued a…
Um Ghazi dreams of hugging her son away from prison walls
soldiers banned me even from visiting himâ€ÂTranslated By, Saed Bannoura, IMEMC, June 2004 “I dream about hugging my son freely, far away from prison bars, but soldiers banned me even…
Homeless Rafah residents protest on Rafah Crossing
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…
Parents Reject Suicide Allegations Against Their Daughters
rejected military claims that they intended to conduct a suicideIMEMC Staff & Agencies, June 21, 2004 Families of the two underage girls arrested Wednesday, June 16th, rejected military claims that…
Skaka Village & the Barrier
way in front of the huge army bulldozer with her body.Report-Amin Abu Warda, June 21, 2004 Nadia Lami, 65, did not pay attention to soldiers and blocked the way in…
Um Ghazi dreams of hugging her son away from prison walls
Translated By, Saed Bannoura, IMEMC “I dream about hugging my son freely, far away from prison bars, but soldiers banned me even from visiting him†With this sentence Fatima Al-Nims,…
Hamas Urges PA to Trial Officials Who Provided Cement to the
In a statement issued on Sunday, Hamas urged the PalestinianSeparation Wall IMEMC Staff & Agencies, June 21, 2004 In a statement issued on Sunday, Hamas urged the Palestinian Authority to…
Rape attempts and bad conditions in Jalbo’ detention
several detainees in Jalbo’ detention camp and said that severalIMEMC Staff, June 20, 2004 Lawyer of the Palestinian Prisoners society, Raed Mahamid, visited several detainees in Jalbo’ detention camp and…
Hamas Might Join the Authority, Cautioned Against Egypt’s Security
Dr. Mahmoud Al-Zahar, one of Hamas’ prominent leaders in the GazaRole George Rishmawi-IMEMC & Agencies, June 19, 2004 Dr. Mahmoud Al-Zahar, one of Hamas’ prominent leaders in the Gaza strip…
Druze Refuseniks: `“Jailors and Soldiers in the Army Represent the
In an open letter published Friday, the head of the Druze RefusniksUniform they Wear’ IMEMC Staff & Agencies, June 19, 2004 In an open letter published Friday, the head of…
Aqsa Brigades Leader: We Will Not Quit Fatah
endeavors to merge them in its security forces.George Rishmawi-IMEMC & Agencies, June 19, 2004 The Aqsa Martyr Brigades rejected the Palestinian Authority’s endeavors to merge them in its security forces.…
The Egyptian Initiative
official who is allowed to meet with the old enemies, Sharon andGhassan Andoni-IMEMC-Analysis, June 19, 2004 The head of Egyptian Intelligence Omar Sulieman is the only foreign official who is…
Miftah: `“Settlements aim to diminish chances of building a
The Palestinian Initiative for the Promotion of Global Dialogue, Mifath, said that the continuous increase of settlements aims to diminish any opportunity to establish a Palestinian viable independent state in…
Arafat Accept Israel’s Jewish character
President Yasser Arafat, for the first time ever, said that heIMEMC & Agencies, June 18, 2004 In an Interview with Israeli newspaper Haaretz, Palestinian President Yasser Arafat, for the first…
Qurei Confirms Drafting Agreement with Factions on Jointly Ruling
Officials in the Palestinian Authority said Friday that the PA andGaza George Rishmawi-IMEMC & Agencies, June 18, 2004 Officials in the Palestinian Authority said Friday that the PA and Palestinian…
A Shell that Took the Smile of Two Innocent Eyes
Moments of silence, a killing silence, control the place, calmness interrupted every short period with moaning, the atmosphere was so damp, I felt that she will choke at any moment,…
UN official warns Caterpillar over selling bulldozers to Israeli
A United Nations Human Right investigator has warned the U.S. heavyArmy George Rishmawi-IMEMC & Agencies, June 17, 2004 A United Nations Human Right investigator has warned the U.S. heavy equipment…
Bulldozers Back, As Well Peaceful Demonstrators
resumed Thursday morning their peaceful protests after armyIMEMC Staff & Agencies, June 17, 2004 Residents of Skaka village, east of the west bank city of Salfit resumed Thursday morning their…
Qurei to Meet Mubarak on Palestinian Internal Dialogue
President Hosni Mubarak in Cairo on Thursday to prepare for theGeorge Rishmawi-IMEMC & Agencies, June 17, 2004 Palestinian Prime Minister Ahmad Qurei is to meet with the Egyptian President Hosni…
Qurei to Meet Suleiman in Cairo Today
to meet with the head of the Egyptian Intelligence Services, OmarGeorge Rishmawi-IMEMC & Agencies, June 16, 2004 The Palestinian Prime Minister Ahmad Qurei heads to Cairo Wednesday to meet with…
Nonviolence Protestors managed to halt the construction
and International peace activists protested against the constructionGeorge Rishmawi-IMEMC & Agencies, June 16, 2004 Over 150 residents of the village of Iskaka and more than 15 Israeli and International peace…
U.S.: Israel’s Decision to Build Ariel’s Separation Wall,
The U. S. State Department criticized Israel on Tuesday for theProblematic IMEMC Staff & Agencies, June 16, 2004 The U. S. State Department criticized Israel on Tuesday for the steps…
Report: `“army killed 135 unwanted residents in 177 assassinations`
which stated that army increased its assassinations againstSaed Bannoura-IMEMC & Agencies, June 15, 2004, 18:16 The Palestinian Center for Human Rights published recently a report which stated that army increased…
NIS 300M Approved for Expanding and Fortifying West Bank Settlements
Netanyahu have authorized on Monday a new budget of NIS 300 millionIMEMC & Agencies, June 15, 2004 Israeli Defense Minister Shaul Mofaz and Finance Minister Benjamin Netanyahu have authorized on…
Mother keeps her door open for a son who will never come back
Translated by: Saed Bannoura, IMEMC We get overwhelmed when we see our new born babies. As time passes by, they start their first steps while we measure with both eyes…
Report: 29 Female detainees facing inhuman conditions in Telmond
statement Saturday revealing facts about inhuman conditions whichSaed Bannoura-IMEMC & Agencies, June 14, 2004 Mandela Institution, specialized in prisoners’ affairs, released a statement Saturday revealing facts about inhuman conditions which…
Al-Aqsa Brigades commander in Jenin: I’ll Halt Attacks if Army Pulls
Zakaria Al-Zubeidi, leader of the Aqsa Martyrs Brigades in the cityOut George Rishmawi-IMEMC & Agencies, June 14, 2004, 11:18 Zakaria Al-Zubeidi, leader of the Aqsa Martyrs Brigades in the city…
One Israeli, one Palestinian arrested and 40 wounded in anti-wall
Local sources reported that one Israeli, one Palestinian have beenprotest George Rishmawi-IMEMC, June 14, 2004 Local sources reported that one Israeli, one Palestinian have been arrested and at least 40…
Israel Plans to Use Disengagement to By-Pass Refugees’ Rights
Israel is planning to invite international partners to help construct multi-story buildings in slated for evacuation settlements to accommodate Palestinian refugees, therefore, ending their right to return. Sources in the…
Land Grab Orders to Build the Deepest in WB Separation Wall
started preparations for the construction of the separation wallIMEMC Staff & Agencies, June 14, 2004 Despite understandings with the U.S. administration, Israel has started preparations for the construction of the…
A freed child detainee: `“It’s a nightmare I can never forget`
Rakan Nusseirat, 13 years old child from Jericho , who was detained in Ofer detention camp, near Ramallah, north of the West Bank for nearly three months, is considered the…
Resistance Leader Asked a Jordanian Delegation to Leave Jenin
Jordanian officers to leave the area and warned Jordan againstIMEMC Staff & agencies, June 13, 2004 JENIN – Palestinian resistance groups asked Saturday a group of Jordanian officers to leave…
Al-Aqsa Martyrs Brigades: a Crisis With Fatah Exist, But No Split
Martyrs Brigade dismissed media reports over the intentions of theIMEMC Staff & Agencies, June 13, 2004 A leaflet distributed Saturday and signed by both Fatah and Al-Aqsa Martyrs Brigade dismissed…
PNSA Rajoub: PA Security Will Be Reduced to 3 Only
Saturday that the PA security devices will be reduced to three,IMEMC Staff & agencies, June 13, 2004 Palestinian National security Advisor General Jibreel Rajoub said Saturday that the PA security…
Report: Military attacks against the Palestinians in the Past 24
Army continued it military operations causing more human casualtieshours Saed Bannura-IMEMC & Agencies, June 12, 2004 Army continued it military operations causing more human casualties and destructions in the Palestinian…
Prisoner’s Friends Association Dismisses Involvement in Swap Deal
Association (PFA) dismissed reports that the Association is involvedGeorge Rishmawi-IMEMC & Agencies, June 12, 2004 In a leaflet issued by its Media Department, the Prisoners’ Friends Association (PFA) dismissed reports…
Arafat Works to Integrate Al-Aqsa Brigades in PA Security
Yasser Arafat is making a serious effort to integrate Fatah’sIMEMC & Agencies, June 12, 2004 A Palestinian source reported Friday that Palestinian President Yasser Arafat is making a serious effort…
The Nightmare Comes True
I thought it was terrible. I was wrong. It is far, far worse! – These words sum up my feelings at that moment. I was standing on a hill overlooking…
‘Lack of Partner’ Theory was Against Intelligence Research Findings
military intelligence research unit Amos Gilad deliberately guidedIMEMC Staff & Agencies, June 12, 2004 The dispute continued over whether the former head of Israeli military intelligence research unit Amos Gilad…
Fatwa: To Help Constructing Separation Wall in Any Form is a Sin
Palestinians from helping Israel in any form to build the West BankIMEMC & Agencies, June 12, 2004 Jerusalem’s Grand Mufti Ikrima Sabri issued Friday Fatwa banning Palestinians from helping Israel…
Qurei Working for a Deal to Release Arab Israeli Prisoners
that includes the exchange of Israeli Arab security prisoners withIMEMC & Agencies, June 11, 2004 Palestinian Prime Minister Ahmed Qurei is trying to advance a deal that includes the exchange…
Court Denies Jews Joining Anti-Wall Appeal
join an appeal submitted by Palestinians from Jabel Al-MikaberGeorge Rishmawi-IMEMC & Agencies, June 11, 2004 The Magistrate’s court in Tel Aviv refused to allow 20 Israelis to join an appeal…
New Plan to Create Unbroken Settlement Sequence South of Jerusalem
the Palestinian village of Walajah south of Jerusalem was submittedIMEMC Staff & agencies, June 11, 2004 A private plan to build a new settlement on 2000 dunams of land near…
A Small Dream Killed by Big Missiles
Translated by Saed Bannoura Army, military operations and invasions took lives of innocent civilians, yet it reached to the small dreams of youths and children and took them away. Heavy…
Arafat Yacob; `“A Martyr who was killed three times`
Feature Story Translated and Edited by Saed Bannoura â€ÂThey wounded him three time, but he survived…until they killed him on while he was on his wheelchairâ€Â. Adel Yacob, from Qalandia…
Report: `“Hadrim detainees on Hunger Strike`
Mahamy, said that he visited several detainees in Hadarim detentionSaed Bannoura-IMEMC & Agencies, June 9, 2004, 12:15 Lawyer of The Palestinian Prisoner Society, Bethlehem Branch, Raed Mahamy, said that he…
Army wounds Four anti wall protestors near Salfit
evening, that soldiers wounded four residents during an anti-wallSaed Bannura-IMEMC & Agencies, June 8, 2004 A Palestinian source in Salfit, north of the West Bank, said Sunday evening, that soldiers…
Is Sharon’s Disengagement Still Sharon’s Disengagement?
revised disengagement plan as a historic decision; others are sayingGhassan Andoni-IMEMC-Analysis, June 7, 2004 Some describe the Israeli cabinet decision to approve the repeatedly revised disengagement plan as a historic…
The Barghouthi Dilemma
Sentenced to 5 life terms and 40 years more, legislator and Fatah leader Marwan Barghouthi dismissed the authority of the Israeli court, saying that it represents the occupation. Bargouthi, a…
Qurei: Approving the Revised Plan is a step Backwards
disengagement plan on Sunday, the Palestinian Prime Minister AhmadGeorge Rishmawi-IMEMC & Agencies, June 7, 2004 In his first official response to the Israeli cabinet voting on the disengagement plan on…
How a Warning Shot Killed a Wheelchair-Bound Palestinian
incidents that include the killing of local Palestinians, especiallyGhassan Andoni-IMEMC-Op-Ed June 7, 2004 It is becoming harder to listen to Army spokespersons’ accounts of incidents that include the killing of…
How a Warning Shot Killed a Wheelchair-Bound Palestinian
It is becoming harder to listen to Army spokespersons’ accounts of incidents that include the killing of local Palestinians, especially when the killings take place in a clash with stone-throwing…
Barghouti Sentenced to Five Life Terms
legislator and Fatah leader Marwan Barghouti to five consecutiveIMEMC Staff & agencies, June 6, 2004 On Sunday, the Tel Aviv District Court sentenced Palestinian legislator and Fatah leader Marwan Barghouti…
Anti-Wall Protest at Al-Ram
north of Jerusalem on Saturday, in a protest against the SeparationIMEMC & Agencies, June 6, 2004 Gush Shalom and Ta’ayush activists joined Palestinians in Al-Ram, north of Jerusalem on Saturday,…
Settlements Are Planned as Barriers
Jewish settlements near the Bedouin communities in the Negev toIMEMC & Agencies, June 6, 2004 The Israeli Housing Ministry is advancing the establishment of Jewish settlements near the Bedouin communities…
Report: `“Military violations against religious sites increased in
The Palestinian Council for Peace and Justice revealed that theMay†IMEMC Staff, June 5, 2004, 08:57 The Palestinian Council for Peace and Justice revealed that the violations conducted by Israel…