Category: Palestine

as the leader of Hamas in the Gaza Strip, and official source inGhassan Andoni-IMEMC & agencies, May 2, 2004 Against Israeli media reports over the election of Dr. Mahmoud Zahar…

Gaza Strip Gazi Jibali submitted Sunday morning his resignation.IMEMC & Agencies, May 2, 2004 Palestinian sources reported that the Head of Palestinian in the Gaza Strip Gazi Jibali submitted Sunday…

said Saturday that Sharon’s failure on Sunday referendum would proveGhassan Andoni-IMEMC & agencies, May 2, 2004 On the eve of the Likud referendum, a Palestinian official source said Saturday that…

One Settler Woman and her four children were killed Sunday afternoonGaza Shooting IMEMC & Agencies, May 2, 2004 One Settler Woman and her four children were killed Sunday afternoon as…

Hezbollah warned to ‘resort to other alternatives’ if LebaneseGhassan Andoni-IMEMC & agencies, May 1, 2004 According to a report in the Lebanese weekly Al-Kifah al-Arabi, Hezbollah warned to ‘resort to…

of the West Bank wall, workers rally for demonstration at Abu Dis.Johannes Wahlstrom, May 1, 2004 16:34 As unemployment among Palestinians skyrockets with the construction of the West Bank wall,…

As Arafat was proven to be irreplaceable, Next move came to prove that there was no need for a Palestinian partner. Israeli Prime minister Ariel Sharon changed the rules of…

The two checkpoints are considered the start of the daily suffering of Palestinians traveling form the north to the south or vice versa, since the beginning of Al-Aqsa Intifada.Feature Story-IMEMC,…

What looks as a sever conflict is in reality a highly disciplined crisis within the Israeli trip. It apparently aims at searching for the best ways to insure keeping most…

Studies and Cultural Dialogue showed that for the first time publicGhassan Andoni & Agencies, April 30, 2004 The results of a public opinion poll, conducted by the Center of Studies…

the Israeli security agents recruit to work for them.IMEMC & Agencies, April 29, 2004 17:37 Palestinian Officials undermined the issue of the ‘informers’ that the Israeli security agents recruit to…

Israeli boarder police responded to Palestinian teens throwingIMEMC Jerusalem Correspondent, April 29, 2004 More than four people were beaten and at least three wounded when Israeli boarder police responded to…

of the Palestinian Security Chief in Gaza Strip, Ghazi Jibali in aIMEMC & Agencies, April 29, 2004 AP reported that a large bomb went off early Thursday at the house…

The Bedouins in Israel are living their everyday life both in and outside of what counts as the Israeli society. About 80,000 of Israel’s 140,000 Bedouins are living in unrecognised…

deal between Israel and Hezbollah, a dispute erupted overIMEMC & agencies, April 28, 2004 10:32 On the eve of implementing the second phase of the prisoners’ swap deal between Israel…

York a cross road that will define the future of theIMEMC Staff & Agencies, April 28, 2004 8:47 The Palestinian Authority sees in the May 4th Quartet meeting in New…

A sense of serenity flows through his deep blue eyes, his voice seems tranquil and muffled through his great grey beard. His face is expressionless. Yaacov came to Israel sixteen…

The women, who called the wall, ‘Apartheid Wall’ decided to march nonviolently and join their hands together in this protest.IMEMC Staff, April 27, 2004 18:49 Palestinian, Israeli and International women…

The women, who called the wall, ‘Apartheid Wall’ decided to march nonviolently and join their hands together in this protest.IMEMC Staff, April 27, 2004 18:49 Palestinian, Israeli and International women…

Palestinian Authority can control the Gaza Strip if Israel withdrewIMEMC & Agencies, April 27, 2004 Palestinian Prime Minister Ahmed Qurei said Monday that the Palestinian Authority can control the Gaza…

Easter should be a time of joy and celebration, yet for Christians in Beit Sahour and other parts of Palestine it is a time that tests one’s faith. It is…

establishment as their Nakba (‘catastrophe’) Day, will march to oneIMEMC & Agencies, April 26, 2004 Israel’s Arab community, who consider the anniversary of Israel’s establishment as their Nakba (‘catastrophe’) Day,…

To the other side of the line, Palestinians refer to the same day as the Catastrophe “Al-Nakbah”, in which 90% of Palestinians were forced to leave their towns and villages…

reported that Dr. Mahmoud Zahar has been elected political leader ofIMEMC & Agencies, April, 26, 2004 According to the Israeli newspaper Haaretz, a Palestinian source reported that Dr. Mahmoud Zahar…

The Aqsa Martyr Brigades, the military wing of Fatah, claimedSoldier IMEMC & Agencies, April 26, 2004 The Aqsa Martyr Brigades, the military wing of Fatah, claimed responsibility for killing one…

At 11:00 am Monday April 26, life in Israel will halt in commemoration of the ones killed in “ Israel’s wars”, announcing the start of the celebrations of Israel’s Independence…

Sana ’ only lives some meters away form Gosh Katif settlement in the Gaza Strip.Feature Story, April 24, 2004 The Runner Sana’ Abu Bakhit leaves her home every dawn in…

States bias towards Israel encouraged Israeli Prime Minister ArielIMEMC & Agencies, April 24, 2004 Palestinian Prime Minister Ahmed Qureia said on Saturday that United States bias towards Israel encouraged Israeli…

Source: Arabs 48 The Runner Sana’ Abu Bakhit leaves her home every dawn in order to exercise and run in the streets of Deir Al-Balah refugee camp in the Gaza…

told me in a friendly talk that it was ridiculous for a PrimeAnalysis-Ghassan Andoni-IMEMC, April 23, 2004 A Palestinian Cabinet Minister, speaking on conditions of anonymity, told me in a…

Thursday morning on his disengagement plan, saying that whoeverIMEMC & Agencies, April 22, 2004 Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon addressed the Knesset on Thursday morning on his disengagement plan, saying…

Brigades operative saying that the Palestinian President YasserIMEMC & Agencies, April 22, 2004 15:48 The French News Agency, AFP, reported Ali Barghouti, Al-Aqsa Martyrs Brigades operative saying that the Palestinian…

President George W. Bush to reconsider his tacit recognition of someIMEMC & Agencies, April 22, 2004 Palestinian Prime Minister Ahmed Qureia urged, Thursday U.S. President George W. Bush to reconsider…

by Prime Minister Ahmed Qurei is discussing the option of collectiveIMEMC & Agencies, April 22, 2004 Reuters reported, Thursday that the Palestinian Government, headed by Prime Minister Ahmed Qurei is…

Dr. Khalil Tafakji, Palestinian from Jerusalem, expert on settlementState IMEMC Staff & Agencies, April 21, 2004 Dr. Khalil Tafakji, Palestinian from Jerusalem, expert on settlement issues, said, the PA does…

detention camps. Successively issued military orders, deprive themIMEMC-Report, April 21, 2004 More than 7000 Palestinians are detained inside Israeli jails and detention camps. Successively issued military orders, deprive them from…

Palestinian areas, non-engaged innocent civilians are hurt. TwoIMEMC-Feature Story, April 21, 2004 As army conducts military operations inside densely populated Palestinian areas, non-engaged innocent civilians are hurt. Two shocking stories…

Biddu yesterday, after being shot by Israeli soldiers at anIMEMC Jerusalem Correspondent, April 20, 2004 Diya Abed Eid, 22, was laid to rest in the NW Jerusalem village of Biddu…

Israeli civilians, others have followed their lead.Analysis/IMEMC Jerusalem Correspondent When Palestinian militant groups condone and support the killing of Israeli civilians, others have followed their lead. Every time Sharon orders…

for one day in protest to the assassination of Rantissi, the newIMEMC & Agencies, April 20, 2004 More than 7500 Palestinian prisoners declared Sunday a hunger strike for one day…

will vote next week on corruption cases that involve some of theIMEMC & Agencies, April 20, 2004 12:20 Palestinian News Network, reported that the Palestinian Law Makers will vote next…

As the fight between the Israeli army and Palestinian resistance groups entered its third year, special army units [in Arabic known as Mustarebeen, in Hebrew as Dovdovan] continue to hunt…

Haseen Mahmod Alyan, 17, was killed by Israeli soldiers during clashes in Beitunia on Friday. Eye witnesses tell IMEMC that the anti-wall demonstration was far from uncontrolled and that there…

leader Dr. Abdul-Aziz Rantisi. Dr. Mahmoud a-Zahar, who wasIMEMC Staff & Agencies, April 19, 2004 Hamas has yet to decide on the successor of its assassinated Gaza leader Dr. Abdul-Aziz…

clashes in Beitunia on Friday. Eye witnesses tell IMEMC that theIMEMC Correspondnat, April 19, 2004 Haseen Mahmod Alyan, 17, was killed by Israeli soldiers during clashes in Beitunia on Friday.…

groups entered its third year, special army units [in Arabic knownIMEMC-Feature Story, April 19, 2004 As the fight between the Israeli army and Palestinian resistance groups entered its third year,…

meet in the coming days; the meetings will take the form ofIMEMC & Agencies, April 19, 2004 A Fattah official said Sunday that the Palestinian Factions will meet in the…

the leaders of his movement to discard Israeli threats, assertingIMEMC & Agencies, April 19, 2004 11:58 Khaled Mashaal, the chair of the political Bureau of Hamas called the leaders of…

As the fight between the Israeli army and Palestinian resistance groups entered its third year, special army units [in Arabic known as Mustarebeen, in Hebrew as Dovdovan] continue to hunt…

As Shakir Da’ana 14, took his school bag and joined a group ofThe Silent War in Hebron’s Old City Feature Story-IMEMC, April 18, 2004 As Shakir Da’ana 14, took his…

Rantisi but has however decided to keep his name a secret.IMEMC & Agencies, April 18, 2004 Hamas leadership has already appointed a new chief to replace Rantisi but has however…

As Shakir Da’ana 14, took his school bag and joined a group of students to go to their school, which is close to Kiriat Arba’ Jewish settlement, an army Jeep…

openly what was always discussed in closed rooms, but that does notGhassan Andoni-IMEMC-Analysis, April 17, 2004 In a certain way, it is true that U.S. President George Bush said openly…

procedures and attacks conducted against them in the IsraeliIMEMC & Agencies, April 17, 2004 Detainees intend to announce Hunger Strike in protest to the procedures and attacks conducted against them…

conditions and inhuman treatment.IMEMC & Agencies, April 17, 2004 The detainees at Ansar 3 detention camp suffer from hard living conditions and inhuman treatment. This detention camp, in the Negev…

accords, especially the article over refugees’ right, as deceptiveIMEMC Staff & Agencies, April 17, 2004 Israeli National security advisor Giora Eiland called Friday Geneva accords, especially the article over refugees’…

considered one of the most urgent issues as a result of theIMEMC & Agencies, April 17, 2004 The issue of the detainees in the Israeli detention camps is considered one…

Palestinians have been arrested by Israel since September 2000IMEMC April 17, 2004 With the third year of the second Intifada, around 28 thousand Palestinians have been arrested by Israel since…

West Bank Settlement blocs, said sources close to the Israeli PrimeIMEMC & Agencies, April 17, 2004 After the visit to Washington, ‘Israel is planning to expand the West Bank Settlement…

that during the protests against the construction of the separationIMEMC & Agencies, April 17, 2004 Local sources in the village of Biddu, northwest Jerusalem, reported that during the protests against…

as saying that significant progress is likely to happen in theIMEMC & Agencies, April 17, 2004 The Egyptian newspaper Al-Ahram on Saturday cited European sources as saying that significant progress…

Biddu, NW Jerusalem, Thursday during anti-barrier demonstrations.IMEMC Jerusalem Correspondent, April 16, 2004 More than four Israelis and four international were arrested in Biddu, NW Jerusalem, Thursday during anti-barrier demonstrations. One…

the world leaders calling upon them to try to persuade the AmericanIMEMC & Agencies, April 16, 2004 The Palestinian President Yasser Arafat has sent a letter to some of the…

army used tear gas and rubber coated metal bullets against aroundIMEMC Staff & Agencies, April 16, 2004 Around 46 demonstrators were wounded, including many children, as army used tear gas…

Palestinian refugees to return to areas they were expelled from andIMEMC & Agencies, April 15, 2004 Palestinian President Yasser Arafat confirmed Thursday the right of Palestinian refugees to return to…

Palestinian Refugees to their land expelled from in 1948 and said noIMEMC & Agencies, April 15, 2004 The American President George W. Bush denied the Right of Return of Palestinian…

In the Early years of the past century, 1917 in particular, LordA New Middle East Balfour Declaration Ghassan Andoni-IMEMC-Analysis, 10:37 In the Early years of the past century, 1917 in…

Sick Detainees Suffer From Lack of Medical Treatment Lawyer of the Palestinian Prisoner Club, Raed Mahameed, said that he met Sheikh Adnan Asfour, in Shatta detention camp and spoke to…

IMEMC Staff & Agencies, April 14, 2004 15:52Qurei: U.S. has no right to Reward Israel on the Expense of Palestinians IMEMC Staff & Agencies, April 14, 2004 15:52 Palestinian Prime…

Tuesday morning for talks over his disengagement plan with U.S.IMEMC Staff & Agencies, April 13, 2004 Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon departed for Washington early Tuesday morning for talks over…

Sharon and his Defense Minister Shaul Mofaz decided to evacuate 5IMEMC Staff & Agencies, April 13, 2004 Army Radio reported Tuesday that the Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon and his…

of Palestinians killed as a result of military shelling andIMEMC & Agencies, April 13, 2004 16:57 The Palestinian Ministry of Health announced Tuesday that the number of Palestinians killed as…

the construction of the separation wall, reported that they areIMEMC Staff & Agencies, April 12, 2004 Villagers Northwest of Jerusalem, who peacefully protested against the construction of the separation wall,…

‘Arabs48’ electronic news site that Hamas will participate inIMEMC Staff & Agencies, April 12, 2004 Hamas leader in Gaza Ismael Haneiah confirmed in an interview with ‘Arabs48′ electronic news site…

demonstrated Sunday opposite Sharon’s Negev ranch, accusing SharonIMEMC & Agencies, April 12, 2004 Hundreds of settlers from the Gaza Strip and the West Bank demonstrated Sunday opposite Sharon’s Negev ranch,…

Different from most of Palestinian leaders who start experiencingBy Bethlehem TV Editorial Board-Analysis Translated by IMEMC, April 10, 2004 Different from most of Palestinian leaders who start experiencing detention at…

The Lebanese daily newspaper reported Saturday that Hamas Leader inInstitutions IMEMC & Agencies, April 10, 2004 The Lebanese daily newspaper reported Saturday that Hamas Leader in Gaza Abdul-Aziz Rantisis demanded…

sign a document of principles that sets the ground rules for theIMEMC & Agencies, April 9, 2004 The Yesha Council of Settlements has backed out of an agreement to sign…

Hamas leader in Gaza Said Siam warned Thursday against misplacingDespite continuing national unity talks, Hamas has no immediate plans to join the current Palestinian Authority government. Hamas leader in Gaza…

Thursday a draft of a ‘National Plan’. The plan summarizes theIMEMC Staff & Agencies, April 9, 2004 Palestinian Resistance Groups and Political factions released Thursday a draft of a ‘National…

Translated by Sa’ed Bannoura-IMEMC April 9, 2004Interview with WB Fatah Leader Hussein Al-Sheikh By: Nasser Lahham-Bethlehem-TV Translated by Sa’ed Bannoura-IMEMC April 9, 2004 Q1: How do you interpret the announcement…

Interview with WB Fatah Leader Hussein Al-Sheikh Translated by Sa’ed Bannoura-IMEMC Q1: How do you interpret the announcement made by Arafat to form a unified leadership? A: This is only…

American consulate in East Jerusalem in a protest against killingIMEMC & Agencies, April 8, 2004 Palestinian Journalist Union organized a sit-in in front of the American consulate in East Jerusalem…

Palestinian elections when Israel withdraws from the Gaza Strip,IMEMC & Agencies, April 8, 2004 Militant groups, such as Hamas, may be allowed to participate in Palestinian elections when Israel withdraws…

barrier construction in the village of Biddu, NW Jerusalem earlyIMEMC Jerusalem Correspondent, April 7, 2004 At least 16 Palestinians were injured when Israeli forces resumed barrier construction in the village…

meet on April 21 with U.S. Secretary of State Colin Powell and otherIMEMC & Agencies, April 7, 2004 Palestinian Foreign Minister Nabil Sha’ath said Wednesday he will meet on April…

Fahmi Al-Oweiwy who managed lately to visit them, and informed himIMEMC & Agencies, April 7, 2004 18:20 Several sick detainees at Al-Ramleh detention camp met with Lawyer Fahmi Al-Oweiwy who…

the Palestinian Authority, PA Chairman, Yasser Arafat was quotedIMEMC & Agencies, April 6, 2004 Hamas and Islamic Jihad may have a future leadership role alongside the Palestinian Authority, PA Chairman,…

Palestinian President Yasser Arafat approved in principle theGhassan Andoni-IMEMC-Analysis, April 6, 2004 The Palestinian Al-Ayamm daily newspaper reported Monday that Palestinian President Yasser Arafat approved in principle the establishment of…

round of talks over national unity issues and future challengesIMEMC Staff & Agencies, April 4, 2004 Palestinian political factions concluded Saturday night in Gaza a round of talks over national…

the resistance gunman who carried out the shooting attack in AvneiIMEMC Staff & Agencies, April 4, 2004 Local sources in the West Bank city of Tulkarm identified Saturday the resistance…

arrived back from London denied that he said that the ‘role ofIMEMC & Agencies, April 4, 2004 Ex-Palestinian Internal security minister Mohammed Dahlan as he arrived back from London denied…

pay a heavy price if it made any attempt to kill the PalestinianIMEMC & Agencies, April 4, 2004 Fatah movement issued a warning Saturday saying that Israel would pay a…

with other Palestinian political groups in running the Gaza StripIMEMC Staff & Agencies, April 3, 2004 Hamas leaders announced Friday that they intend to share authority with other Palestinian political…

to the police incursion into the Temple Mount.disperse crowds at the Al Aqsa Mosque prayers on Friday. Israeli radio reported a rock thrown at the Western Wall Plaza prior to…

bullets at Palestinians and Israeli and international activistsIMEMC Jerusalem Correspondent, April 1, 2004 Israeli soldiers reportedly shot live rounds and rubber-coated bullets at Palestinians and Israeli and international activists trying…

certain areas of Northwest Jerusalem until the Supreme CourtIMEMC Jerusalem Correspondent, April 1, 2004 The Israeli army will continue separation barrier construction in certain areas of Northwest Jerusalem until the…

officially approve the current route of the wall Israel is buildingIMEMC & Agencies, March 31, 2003 12:58 Israeli sources reported that Israel has recently asked the U.S. to officially approve…

demolished an illegal settlement Wednesday morning, near theIMEMC & Agencies, March 31, 2004 Settlers and Boarder police clashed after some 300 Israeli soldiers demolished an illegal settlement Wednesday morning, near…

Wednesday morning in Qatanna, as Israeli forces fired rubber-coatedIMEMC Jerusalem Correspondent, March 31, 2004 More than 20 Palestinian anti-barrier demonstrators were wounded Wednesday morning in Qatanna, as Israeli forces fired…