Rice: U.S. Committed only to Original disengagement
PM bureau chief Dov Weisglass that President George W. Bush is onlyIMEMC Staff & Agencies, June 2, 2004 U.S. National Security Advisor Condoleezza Rice told Tuesday Israeli PM bureau chief…
G-8: Solving Israeli-Arab Conflict Essential for Reforms
Arab-Israeli conflict within the frame work the initiative forIMEMC & Agencies, June 10, 2004 The G-8 summit stressed Wednesday the need to resolve the Arab-Israeli conflict within the frame work…
Bush and Blair discuss ‘marginalizing’ Arafat’s Role
was the main topic of the talks held between the American PresidentIMEMC & Agencies, June 10, 2004 Marginalizing the role of the Palestinian President Yasser Arafat was the main topic…
U.S. Urges Israel To Coordinate Pullout to Prevent Islamist From
In a recent message to Israel, the American administration requestedTaking Over Ghassan Andoni-IMEMC & Agencies, May 31, 2004 In a recent message to Israel, the American administration requested for Israel…
UNICEF Urges Israel to Uphold to International Standards
children’s fund Carol Bellamy urged Saturday Israel to upholdIMEMC Staff & agencies, May 30, 2004 Starting a Middle East visit, the head of the United Nations children’s fund Carol Bellamy…
Indian Minister Hints Defense Ties With Israel to Continue
with Israel will not be stopped and confirmed its commitment toIMEMC Staff & Agencies, May 29, 2004 An official in the new Indian government hinted that Defense ties with Israel…
Europe demands Israel and Syria to abandon WMD
Reuters said that the EU delegates to approve Thursday the article which be added on the agreement with Syria.Saed Bannoura -IMEMC & Agencies, May 27, 2004 A diplomatic source in…
UNRWA demands apology for ‘baseless charges’ against its Ambulance
Peter Hansen, Commissioner-General of the United Nations Relief andDrivers IMEMC Staff & Agencies, May 26, 2004 Peter Hansen, Commissioner-General of the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees…
Turkish FM: Ambassador to Israel may be recalled to Ankara
reflected his country’s growing concerns over the Middle East PeaceIMEMC Staff & Agencies, May 26, 2004, 17:30 Reuters reported that the Turkish Foreign Minister, Abdullah Gul, reflected his country’s growing…
Amnesty: Israel commits War Crimes against the Palestinians
The Amnesty Annual report for the year 2003 to be published Wednesday shows that there are 100 children among the 600 Palestinians Israel killed in the year 2003 by the…
Zinni: ‘The US Jewish Lobby convinced Bush to attack Iraq in order
Retired General Anthony Zinni accused the Bush administration ofto ‘help Israel” Saed Bannoura, IMEMC, 2004 Retired General Anthony Zinni accused the Bush administration of waging war on Iraq only in…
Arab Leaders Concluded Their Tunisia Summit
IMEMC Staff & agencies, May 23, 2004Arab Leaders Concluded Their Tunisia Summit IMEMC Staff & agencies, May 23, 2004 Arab leaders concluded their two days summit in Tunisia committing their…
UN: home demolitions in Gaza violate International Law
told members of the Security Council on Friday that Israel’sIMEMC Staff & agencies, May 22, 2004 UN Undersecretary General for Political Affairs Kiran Prendergast told members of the Security Council…
Arab Leaders to Condemn Attacks Against Israeli Civilians
expectations that the Arab leaders will condemn, for the first time,George Rishmawi – IMEMC & Agencies, May 22, 2004 The Arab Summit will begin its sessions in Tunis on Thursday…
Israel Slams the US for Not Using VETO at UN SC
Council resolution which condemns the Israeli military operations inGeorge Rishmawi-IMEMC & Agencies, May 21, 2004 11:15 Israel criticized the US for not using VETO against the UN Security Council resolution…
Security Council Condemns Israel, Demands Halting Home Demolitions
Israel for killing Palestinian civilians in Rafah city and callingIMEMC Staff & Agencies, May 20, 2004 UN Security Council adopted a resolution early Thursday condemning Israel for killing Palestinian civilians…
Bush Complements Sharon, Criticizes PA
Committee (AIPAC) annual conference Tuesday that Sharon’sIMEMC Staff & agencies, May 19, 2004 U.S. President George Bush told the American Israel Public Affairs Committee (AIPAC) annual conference Tuesday that Sharon’s…
3 resolutions to SC on Rafah raid
Security Council, condemning Israel for destroying dozens of homesIMEMC Staff & agencies, May 19, 2004 The Arab nations block submitted a drafted resolution to the Security Council, condemning Israel for…
Abdullah II Urges Arafat to Consider Stepping Aside
Abdullah II of Jordan was quoted as saying that PalestinianIMEMC Staff & Agencies, May 18, 2004 In an interview published Tuesday with the New York Times, King Abdullah II of…
UN Security Council to Convene in Light of Rafah Destruction
to discuss the request by Arab Nations told hold an immediateGeorge Rishmawi-IMEMC & Agencies, May 18, 2004 The United Nations Security Council is due to meet Tuesday afternoon to discuss…
The Demolition of Rafah houses ‘Concerns’ the US
in Rafah, the US National Security Advisor Condoleezza Rice saidIMEMC Staff & Agencies, May 17, 2004 In a shy criticism to Israel’s mass demolition of Palestinian houses in Rafah, the…
EU, UN, Condemns Massive Home Razing in Rafah
on Friday strongly condemned the widespread destruction ofIMEMC Staff & Agencies, May 15, 2004 The European Union and United Nations Secretary General Kofi Annan on Friday strongly condemned the widespread…
Egypt: Force Doomed to Fail, Cease-Fire and Negotiations is the Way
should by now understand that the use of force in Gaza would notIMEMC Staff & agencies, May 15, 2004 Egyptian Foreign Minister Ahmed Maher said on Friday that Israel should…
Assad: Resistance Leaders Will Only Leave Syria Back to Home
Bashar Assad said Thursday that his country would not bow to U.S.IMEMC Staff & Agencies, May 14, 2004 In a meeting with U.S. based media correspondents, Syrian President Bashar Assad…
U.S. Imposes Sanctions on Syria
number of sanctions on Syria.IMEMC Staff & Agencies, May 12, 2004 9:47 U.S. President George W. Bush on Tuesday signed an order imposing number of sanctions on Syria. U.S. accuses…
Bush to Declare Sanctions Against Syria Soon
George W. Bush is seeking to impose sanctions on Syria soon.George Rishmawi-IMEMC, May 11, 2004 12:49 Official Congress sources said Monday, that the American President George W. Bush is seeking…
Arab FM’s meeting; Decision on an Arab summit was reached
League headquarters in Cairo.George Rishmawi & Agencies, May 10, 2004 The Arab Foreign Ministers have finished their meetings in the Arab League headquarters in Cairo. The conveners decided to hold…
Due to Hardships, Arab Summit Delayed Once Again
Arab foreign ministers started their meetings on Saturday morning in the Arab League headquarters in the Egyptian Capital.IMEMC Staff & Agencies, May 8, 2004 It seems that Arab foreign ministers,…
Bush: Palestinian state by 2005, Might Be Difficult
night U.S. President George W. Bush said it might be hard to keepGhassan Andoni-IMEMC & Agencies, May 8, 2004 In an apologetic interview with Egypt’s Al-Ahram newspaper Friday night U.S.…
Tension Dominated Dublin Euro-Mediterranean Meetings
Thursday that it would lose its role as a mediator if it ‘takes theIMEMC & Agencies, May 7, 2004 Israeli Foreign Minister Silvan Shalom warned the European Union on Thursday…
U.S. Halts two water projects over U.S. convoy bombing
development projects in the Gaza Strip because of the failure of theGeorge N. Rishmawi & Agencies, May 7, 2004 The AP reported that the United States has halted two water…
UN GA: Only Palestinians have sovereign Rights over WB & Gaza
approve a resolution that says the Palestinians ‘have the right toGhassan Andoni-IMEMC & Agencies, May 7, 2004 The United Nations General Assembly on Thursday voted 140-6 to approve a resolution…
Bush, Abdullah to meet, Powell: King will be pleased
Abdullah the Second of Jordan in the US.George Rishmawi & Agencies, May 6, 2004 The US President George W. Bush will meet Thursday with King Abdullah the Second of Jordan…
Quartet calls for negotiations over Middle East Sensitive Issues
described the Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon’s plan as a ‘rareGeorge N. Rishmawi & Agencies, May 5, 2004 The Quartet called for a full Israeli withdrawal from Gaza Strip and…
U.S. Admits a Setback in ME Peace Efforts
Sharon’s plan in the Sunday Likud referendum as a “setback.â€ÂGhassan Andoni-IMEMC & Agencies May 4, 2004 The U.S. considers the defeat of Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon’s plan in the…
Report: U.S. Retreated from Handing Jordan a ‘Corrective letter’
decided to reject a Jordanian request for a letter balancing theGhassan Andoni & Agencies, May 4, 2004 , 15:40 The Washington Post reported Tuesday that the United States has decided…
Tehran Times: Five Mossad agents arrested in Syria
Monday about arresting five Israeli Intelligence Service (Mossad)George N. Rishmawi, May 3, 2004 16:37 The Irani online newspaper ‘Tehran Times’ revealed information, Monday about arresting five Israeli Intelligence Service (Mossad)…
Quartet to Still Fight the Battle Sharon Already Lost
Tuesday, as ‘the most important the Quartet has ever held.’Ghassan Andoni-IMEMC & Agencies, May 3, 2004 Diplomats are describing the planned Quartet meeting in New York, on Tuesday, as ‘the…
U.S. Might Retract Assurances If disengagement is Disapproved
Danny Ayalon informed Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon thatGhassan Andoni-IMEMC & Agencies, May 1, 2004 According to governmental sources, Israeli Ambassador to the U.S. Danny Ayalon informed Israeli Prime Minister…
The Quartet met in London to Discuss Ways of Reviving Road Map
met Friday in London to discuss ways of reviving the deterioratingGeorge N. Rishmawi & Agencies, May 1, 2004 The Quartet envoys from the EU, US, Russia and the United Nations…
Annan Join the ‘Blame Arafat’ Choir
Reuters reported that Anan sent a letter to Arafat criticizing him for not implementing security reforms.IMEMC & agencies, April 30, 2004 United Nations Secretary-General Kofi Annan urged Friday Palestinian President…
UN Nuclear Watchdog Chief To Visit Israel in July
Israel to dismantle its nuclear arsenal, is expected to visit theIMEMC & Agencies, April 29, 2004 UN nuclear watchdog Chief Mohamed ElBaradei, who earlier called Israel to dismantle its nuclear…
Palestinians: Israeli Commission to the UN, represent the 1967
The Palestinian commission to the UN is planning on submitting aborders only IMEMC & Agencies, April 29, 2004 The Palestinian commission to the UN is planning on submitting a proposal…
Serious Controversy over Blair’s Support to U.S. ME Policies
government minister said Monday that Britain has to be ‘realistic’IMEMC & Agencies, April 27, 2004 In response to harsh criticisms to U.K.’s Middle East Policies, a government minister said Monday…
Jordan ‘was chemical bomb target’
said to be connected to Al-Qaeda and planning a mega attack inIMEMC & Agencies, April 27, 2004 The Jordanian TV aired a confession of a suspect member of a group…
Quartet to Meet in NY on May 4
sponsors of the road map to peace between the Israelis andIMEMC & Agencies, April 23, 2004 EU foreign policy chief Javier Solana confirmed Thursday that the sponsors of the road…
Russia: Palestinian Attacks Must be Condemned as Well
to have the UN Security Council issue a ‘more balanced’ decisionIMEMC & Agencies, April 21, 2004 The Russian representative in the UN said Tuesday, Russia is opting to have the…
King Abdullah II Postpones Meeting With Bush
questions about the U.S. commitment to the Middle East peaceIMEMC & Agencies, April 20, 2004 A statement from the Royal Jordanian Palace said that because of questions about the U.S.…
Hope for peace process falters as Democrats promise unconditional
One-State solution re-emergessupport to Israel IMEMC Staff & Agencies, April 20, 2004 One-State solution re-emerges US Democratic presidential candidate John Kerry pledges further allegiance with Israel, according to reports from…
U.N. Security Council Debates Rantisi’ Assassination
meeting to discuss Israel’s assassination of Hamas Gaza leader Dr.IMEMC Staff & Agencies, April 20, 2004 The United Nations Security Council late Monday began an emergency meeting to discuss Israel’s…
EU Diplomat: Urgent Quartet Meeting on April 28
European Union diplomat said Friday that a top-level meeting of theIMEMC Staff & Agencies, April 17, 2004 In response to a call from the Palestinian Authority, Senior European Union diplomat…
Powell: Bush Did Not Endorse Settlements
assurances to Israel, U.S. Secretary of State Collin Powell deniedIMEMC & Agencies, April 16, 2004 In an attempt to cool down harsh criticisms to President Bush’s assurances to Israel, U.S.…
A New Middle East Balfour Declaration
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…
U.S. Letter: Final Borders to Consider Demographic Realities
Israel will not be demanded to completely withdraw the West Bank;IMEMC Staff & Agencies, April 11, 2004 Israeli source reported that the U.S. letter to Israel will include: Israel will…
Powell: No Immediate Plans to Penalize Israel for Wall Route
due to the separation wall it is building in Palestinian West BankIMEMC & Agencies, April 9, 2004 Washington has no immediate plans to cut loan guarantees to Israel due to…
London’s Mayor: Sharon Should Sit in Jail Next to Milosevic
Prime Minister Ariel Sharon to be thrown into jail next to formerIMEMC & Agencies, April 9, 2004 Mayor of London Ken Livingstone has called Thursday for Israeli Prime Minister Ariel…
U.S. Warns PA against Including Hamas
inviting Hamas to join a unified leadership group, saying that itIMEMC & Agencies, April 7, 2004 10:56 The U. S. Administration warned the Palestinian Authority against inviting Hamas to join…
Mubarak: Arab Summit Likely in May
with Syrian President Bashar Asad and Sudani President Omar BashirIMEMC & Agencies, April 6, 2004 Egyptian President Husni Mubarak said following his summit meeting with Syrian President Bashar Asad and…
US Reiterates its objection to Threats to Kill Arafat
Prime Minister Ariel Sharon, to either assassinate Arafat or expelIMEMC & Agencies, April 6, 2004 The U.S. has affirmed its opposition to any attempt by the Israeli Prime Minister Ariel…
Source: U.S. To Guarantee For Borders to Be Established Around
Israeli media sources reported that notes to be exchanged in theDemography IMEMC & Agencies, April 4, 2004 Israeli media sources reported that notes to be exchanged in the U.S.-Israel summit…
U.S., In Response to Sharon’s Threat, We Oppose killing Arafat
thretas to assassinate Palestinian President Yasser Arafat afterIMEMC & Agencies, April 3, 2004 The United States reiterated on Friday that its opposition to the thretas to assassinate Palestinian President Yasser…
US Welcomes Qurei’s Criticism of Attacks, Says No Guarantees to
The US State Department welcomed Thursday the Palestinian PrimeIsrael IMEMC & Agencies, April 2, 2004 The US State Department welcomed Thursday the Palestinian Prime Minister, Ahmad Qurei’s criticism to the…
EU: Israeli Army actions that harm civilians akin to ‘acts of
In a stormy day of debates, the European Parliament comparedterror’ IMEMC & Agencies, April 2, 2004 In a stormy day of debates, the European Parliament compared injuries to Palestinians by…
The EU: Donations to PA was not used in ‘Terror Attacks’
the case of the EU donations to the Palestinian Authority, saidIMEMC Staff, April 2, 2004 12:34 Reuters reported that the European Union Investigation Committee on the case of the EU…
Six Arab states so far accepted Egypt’s invitation to hold the Arab Summit in Cairo in mid April. Tu
‘There is no justification for delaying the summit, and for one party imposing its views unilaterally without consulting others,’ Mubarak said.Jordan, Syria, Saudi Arabia, Yemen, and Bahrain responded positively to…
Egypt Revived Efforts to Unify PA Security
to unify all Palestinian security forces under one commanderIMEMC & agencies, March 29, 2004 According to media sources, Egypt is actively working on a proposal to unify all Palestinian security…
Egyptian Efforts to Convene an Arab Summit
Arab Summit, saying that Egypt was ready to host a summit as soon asIMEMC & Agencies, March 28, 2004 Egypt regretted the Tunisia decision to postpone indefinitely the Arab Summit,…
Due to Israeli Measures, U.N. Agencies Might Cut Back Aid to Gaza
their humanitarian work in Gaza because of Israeli restrictions.IMEMC & Agencies, March 27, 2004 U.N. aid agencies warned that they might cut back, or even end, their humanitarian work in…
Bush to Meet ME Leaders, Including Sharon On April
Prime Minsiter, and the King of Jordan to discuss ‘the war on terrorIMEMC Staff & Agencies, March 27, 2004 U.S. President will seperately meet Egyptian President, Israeli Prime Minsiter, and…
Russia Regrets American Veto
regrets over the U. S. move to veto a United Nations SecurityIMEMC & Agencies, March 27, 2004 Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Yuri Fedotov expressed Friday regrets over the U. S.…
U.N. aid agencies warned that they might cut back, or even end, their humanitarian work in Gaza beca
According to Jean-Marc Siblot, World Food Program chief for the Palestinian territories, World Food Program stocks in the Gaza Strip will only last about 1 1/2 months if the situation…
EU Will not Recognize Unilateral Alteration of WB Borders
unilateral change in Israel’s borders from before the 1967 Six DayIMEMC staff & Agencies, March 26, 2004 The European Union said Thursday that it will not recognize any unilateral change…
Jordan to Legaly Claim Confiscated Money
Shraga in an attempt to retrieve a sum of 40 million Shekels, IsraelIMEMC & Agencies, March 26, 2004 The Bank of Jordan started contacts with the Israeli Lawyer Aliad Shraga…
U.S. Vetoed Resolution Condemning Israel for Targeted Killings
resolution condemning Israel for the killing of Hamas spiritualIMEMC Staff & agencies, March 26, 2004 The United States vetoed Thursday a United Nations Security Council resolution condemning Israel for the…
US Rejected Demand to Recognize Major WB Settlements
rejected an Israeli demand for Washington recognize the West BankIMEMC Staff & Agencies, March 26, 2004 Israeli diplomatic sources said Thursday that the United States rejected an Israeli demand for…
U.K. Ordered freeze of Hamas Leaders’ assets
England to freeze any assets of five senior Hamas leaders, includingIMEMC & Agencies, March 25, 2004 U.K. Treasury chief Gordon Brown ordered Wednesday the Bank of England to freeze any…
UN Offers Security Rrole in Gaza
establish law and order in the Gaza Strip after Israel withdraws.IMEMC & Agencies, March 25, 2004 UN Secretary General, Kofi Anan, has offered the United Nations help establish law and…
U.S. Unlikely to Recognize WB Settlement Blocks
to recognize major settlement blocks in the West bank in exchange toIMEMC Staff & Agencies, March 25, 2004 U.S. Administration sources say that it would be hard for the U.S.…
UN Security Council Fails to Criticize Israel for Assassination
criticizing Israel for the assassination of Sheik Ahmad Yassin, lateIMEMC & Agencies, March 24, 2004 The UN Security Council failed Tuesday to agree on a statement criticizing Israel for the…
King Abdullah Met Secretly With Sharon
Thursday paid a secret visit to Israeli Prime Minister ArielIMEMC & Agencies, March 19, 2004 Israeli media sources reported that King Abdullah of Jordan on Thursday paid a secret visit…
UNRWA: `“Israeli Army demolished 31 houses in Rafah in 24 hours`
Army has completely demolished 31 houses, during its militaryIMEMC Staff, March 19, 2004 A report published by UNRWA, Thursday, revealed that the Israeli Army has completely demolished 31 houses, during…
Al-Baz met with Arafat in Ramallah
Hosni Mubarak political advisor, Osama Al-Baz, asked the PalestinianIMEMC & Agencies, March 18, 2004 In a meeting described as a consultation, the Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak political advisor, Osama Al-Baz,…
Annan Warns Against Unilateral Attempts
and Palestinians to resume peace talks, warning that unilateralIMEMC Staff & Agencies, March 13, 2004 United Nations Secretary-General Kofi Annan urged Friday Israelis and Palestinians to resume peace talks, warning…
Disengagement Could Develop Into Partial; Gaza Only
Sharon is considering to restrict disengagement to Gaza Strip only,IMEMC Staff & Agencies, March 12, 2004 According to Israeli media sources, Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon is considering to restrict…
UN: `“40% of the Palestinians Do Not Get the Food they Need`
study concerning the situation in the West Bank and Gaza andIMEMC & Agencies, March 12, 2004 The united Nations Food and Agriculture Organization conducted a study concerning the situation in…
US Embassy accuses J’Post of publishing `“hateful incitement`
editor on Wednesday, saying an editorial written about the firstWarrick Page for IMEMC, March 5, 2004 The US Embassy condemned the Jerusalem Post in a letter to the editor on…
London Supports Evacuation Plan, Rejects Moving settlers to the W.B
London, on Tuesday that he would support any evacuation plan ofIMEMC & Agencies, March 3, 2004 British F. M Jack Straw told the Israeli F. M Shalom visiting London, on…
EU: Arafat is the Rightful Leader of the Palestinian People
State Collin Powel, Brian Cowen, the Irish foreign minister whoIMEMC Staff & Agencie, March 2, 2004 In a session with reporters, after meeting with U.S. secretary of State Collin Powel,…
U.S. Strongly Criticized Israel for WB Banks’ Raid
West bank Banks and the confiscation of $8 million from PrivateIMEMC Staff & Agencies, March 2, 2004 U.S. officials strongly criticized on Monday the Israel army raid on West bank…
Powell Hints: Terrorism Partially Rooted in the Frustration of
Addressing Princeton University Students, U.S. secretary of StateMistreated Palestinians IMEMC Staff & Agencies, February 21, 2004 Addressing Princeton University Students, U.S. secretary of State Collin Powell urged Israeli Prime Minister…
American Envoys Arrive to Israel Today
William Burns from the State Department are expected in Israel todayIMEMC Staff & Agencies, February 18, 2004 Steve Hadley and Elliot Abrams from the White House staff and William Burns…
US presses for a Soon Sharon ` Qurei Meeting
Washington was working to arrange the meeting between theIMEMC & Agencies, February 13, 2004 U.S. Secretary of State Colin Powell said on Thursday that Washington was working to arrange the…
In an effort to revive the Middle East Peace Process, the
early March. The meeting, if took place, would be the first sincePalestinian Prime Minister Ahmed Qurei said his meeting with his Israeli counterpart, Ariel Sharon might be held end of…
Anan: land for peace is not just Gaza
to Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon on his plan to withdrawIMEMC Staff & Agencies, February 7, 2004 UN Secretary-General Kofi Annan told reporters Friday that he spoke to Israeli Prime…
British MP, Jenny Tonge: `“I understand the desperation of the
Jenny Tonge, a British parliamentarian said yesterday that if shebombers†Saed Bannourah, Op-Ed, January 23, 2004 Jenny Tonge, a British parliamentarian said yesterday that if she were a Palestinian, she…
Another Truce Attempt by the Egyptian Diplomacy
Ramallah with Palestinian President Yasser Arafat and other seniorGeorge N. Rishmawi, IMEMC, Jan, 2, 2004 Osama Al Baz, top aide to Egyptian President, held talks Thursday in Ramallah with Palestinian…
UN & Int’l Agencies Warn To Halt Activities Due to Closure Policy
territories recently warned Israel that they may stop their activityIMEMC & Agencies, November 28, 2003 The heads of UN and international agencies operating in the territories recently warned Israel that…
U.S. Cuts $289.5 Million from Lawn Guarantees
Prime Minister Office, and Condoleezza Rice, U.S. National SecurityIMEMC Staff & Agencies, November 26, 2003 In talks held Tuesday between Dov Weisglass, Bureau chief of Israeli Prime Minister Office, and…
UN Security Council Unanimously Approves the Russian Resolution
Russian resolution to formally accept the road map as a means ofIMEMC Staff & Agencies, November 20, 2003 The UN Security council unanimously approved Wednesday evening the Russian resolution to…
U.S. Lacks the Honesty to Be ME Broker
family and property or even to acquire a better level of privacy.Ghassan Andoni-IMEMC-Analysis, November 19, 2003 Every one has the right to build a fence on his land to protect…