International Middle East Media Center
The head of the Negotiation Affairs Department of the PLO (Palestine Liberation Organization), Dr. Sa'eb Ereikat, stated on Saturday that Egypt is making substantial efforts toward achieving a truce between…
Amos Gilaad, the Israeli Defence Minister Adviser for Security and Political Affairs told Israeli media on Tuesday that Israel has agreed to announce a month-long trial truce with Palestinian resistance…
Javier Solana High Representative for the Common Foreign and Security Policy, Secretary-General of the European Union, stated on Monday evening that if Israeli continues to built settlements it would not…
Israeli media sources reported on Monday that the Israeli government has instructed the army to stop attacking the Gaza Strip if the Palestinian resistance do not shoot homemade shells from…
Once more, as Israel continues its ruthless attacks on the Palestinian population (against both civilians and resistance fighters), mainstream media outlets direct the blame on the victims. This…
The Hamas movement on Tuesday considered the statement of Condoleezza Rice the U.S Secretary of State, as part of the ongoing war on the movement and the Palestinian resistance.Sami Abu…
The Palestinian Foreign Minister, Ahmad Abu Al Ghiet, told Egyptian media on Thursday that the Palestinian internal condition is now worse than ever. He also said that his country will…
Israeli media sources reported on Monday that the Qatari Foreign Minister Shikh Hamad Bin- Jassem al-Thani said that his country is willing to mediate a truce between Hamas and Israel.…
The olive branch put forward by the Arab nations in 2004, offering to negotiate an Israeli-Palestinian peace that both sides could agree upon, will soon fail if Israel continues to…
Palestinian Prime Minister Salam Fayyad stated his doubts on Tuesday over the progress Palestinian-Israeli talks will achieve in reaching a peace deal this year.Prime Minister Fayyad revealed that his doubts…
The al-Aqsa brigade, the armed wing of the Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas’ Fatah party announced on Saturday that they are committed to a truce with Israel. The brigade said that…
The Quartet Envoy to the Middle East, Tony Blair, visited the northern West Bank city of Nablus on Thursday, during his visit Blair stated that the Israeli occupation must end…
Israeli media sources reported on Monday that a new letter from Gil’ad Shalit the captured Israeli soldier in the Gaza strip has reached his family.The reports said that the letter…
The assistant of the American Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice for foreign policies Mr Nicolas Burns, visited the southern West Bank city of Bethlehem on Thursday and met with UNRW…
The Palestinian government issued a statement on Tuesday afternoon condemning the Israeli attack on the Gaza Strip and called on Israel to stop any military operations because it damages the…
Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert and Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas are due to meet in Jericho on Thursday for their first talks in nearly two months, according to officials in…
Dr. Mustafa Barghouthi, Palestinian Minister of Information welcomed on Friday Norway’s decision to resume direct aid to the Palestinian people. Barghouthi, who is the spokesperson of the Palestinian government, said…
Unlike members of the quartet, Norway has ignored the international financial embargo placed on the Palestinian Authority and has resumed with direct aid to the administration.In a statement released to…
EU Foreign Policy chief Javier Solana met with Palestine Minister of Foreign Affairs Dr. Ziad Abu Amr in Brussels on Tuesday and discussed the latest developments in Palestine. Speaking to…
A high-level European Parliament delegation started today a six-day visit to Palestine. The delegation, headed by Mr Kyriacos Triantaphyllides (Cyprus), would discuss the relaunching of the Arab League initiative that…
A spokesman for the Palestinian Hamas movement on Tuesday denied Israeli reports of Egyptian restrictions on Hamas officials who travel through Egypt, calling them “Israeli maneuvers to poison the Egyptian-Palestinian…
Russian Secretary of National Security Igor Ivanov extended on Thursday an official invitation to the Palestinian Foreign Minister Dr. Ziad Abu Amr to visit Russia, as soon as possible.Russian Secretary…
Azzam Al Ahmad, the Deputy Palestinian Prime Minister, on Tuesday described European positions on the Palestinian government of national unity as 'mixed'. He stressed that the government and the presidency…
Informed Palestinian sources reported that the Prisoners’ Swap deal, through which Israel will release a number of Palestinian prisoners in exchange for the release of the captured Israeli soldier Gilad…
The Political profile of the Palestinian National Unity Government sets a solid base for peace in the region, Palestinian Minister of Information Dr. Mustafa Barghouthi told the German Representative to…
An Israeli plan to severely restrict trade between Israel and the Gaza Strip is currently pending approval from Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert and Defense Minister Amir Peretz.An Israeli plan…
The Frnech News Agency (AFP) has miss-quoted statements made by Palestinian Foreign Minister Dr. Ziad Abu Amr twice in two days in a row, said the Palestinian Ministery of Foreign…
Sources in the Vatican said yesterday that at the last minute an Israeli delegation canceled its scheduled talks for Thursday. A Vatican spokesperson described it as “sudden and unexpected.” Due…
Rejecting the renewed Arab Peace Initiative means rejecting peace, said Prince Saud Al-Faisal- the Foreign Minister of Saudi Arabia who is hosting an Arab summit. Rejecting the renewed Arab Peace…
Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas and Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert have agreed to meet every two weeks to discuss what the US secretary of State Condoleezza Rice called 'initial steps…
The European Union envoy for peace in the Middle East, Miguel Moratinos, and Belgian Foreign Minister Karel De Gucht will meet with the Palestinian Minister of Foreign Affairs of the…
The Palestinians are faced by the infamous request of recognizing Israel. A request carrying various dimensions ranging from psychological to highly political concepts. Such a request is not only advanced…
The Israeli television channel reported on Sunday night that the meeting between Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas, and Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert, in Jerusalem was tough but positive, and that…
The Palestinian unity government may be declared sooner than expected, said Hamas spokesperson Ismael Radwan on Monday.He added that the movement (Hamas) is considering keeping some of the current ministers…
US Secretary of State Rice denies news that American administration informed President Abbas that it will not deal with new government if Prime Minister Haniya remains in his position
Reacting to the agreement to form a Palestinian national unity Government, the diplomatic Quartet – made up of the United Nations, Russian Federation, United States and European Union – today…
King of Saudi Arabia, Abdullah Bin Abdelaziz, called yesterday on rival factions in Palestine, Hamas and Fatah, to visit Makkah for a resolution of their differences away from violence. The…
Secretary General of the Arab League Amr Moussa told the Palestinian Prime Minister Ismael Haniyeh, that Hamas does not have sufficient funds deposited with the Arab League, and that he…
US Secretary of State, Condoleezza Rice met with Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas on Sunday in a bid to revive the Palestinian-Israeli peace process. US Secretary of State, Condoleezza Rice, met…
Late on Saturday night a meeting was held in Ramallah between several Hamas and Fateh leaders to discuss the latest developments on the domestic front in light of the continuing…
Chief of Arab States League, Amr Mussa, stated Friday that a number of 1991 Madrid Peace Conference members welcomed the initiative to hold a similar world peace conference on Middle…
Khaled Meshaal, the politburo spokesman for the Palestinian Islamic Movement, Hamas, responded on Wednesday to the Israeli claim that Hamas "does not recognize Israel", saying that, in fact, Israel as…
Condoleezza Rice, the US Secretary of State will visit the Middle East starting in Jordan in bid to revive the stalled Middle East peace process; a spokesperson of the State…
Mosheer Al Masry, one of the senior Hamas officials in the Gaza Strip said on Friday that the United States is attempting to encourage a revolt against the Hamas-led Palestinian…
The Follow-up committee, formed by Palestinian and National movements, denounced on Thursday the attack which was carried by Executive Force members against the house of a P.A security officer, and…
Palestinian Prime Minister, Ismail Haniyya, said on Thursday night after midnight following his meeting with the Palestinian President, Mahmoud Abbas that the two leaders agreed to form a probe committee…
Palestinian Prime Minister, Ismail Haniyya, returned on Thursday to Gaza after conducting the Hajj pilgrimage in Saudi Arabia. He slammed the recent violent internal clashes and said that the Palestinian…
Israeli TV channel 2 reported on Thursday that the Israeli Prime Minister, Ehud Olmert, has decided to ask his Defense Minister, Amir Peretz, to step down. Olmert’s office denied the…
Israeli online daily Haaretz reported on Thursday that Hamas fighters holding an Israeli soldier captive since June 25 said that they are ready to give Israel a video tape of…
Israeli sources reported that Egypt is preparing a proposal for a four-way summit that would host leaders from Egypt, Israel, Jordan and the Palestinian Authority. Israeli sources reported that the…
Palestinian security sources reported on Tuesday that the Rafah Border Crossing, between the Gaza Strip and Egypt, will be opened on Thursday morning on both directions for five continuous days.…
Israeli Army Chief of Staff, Dan Hallutz, admitted on Tuesday that Israel failed in achieving its objectives in its war against Hezbollah, but rejected calls to resign as a result…
Israeli online daily, Haaretz, reported on Tuesday that Hamas movement accepted Israeli offer to release 450 Palestinian detainees in the second stage of a deal that would see the release…
Israeli Prime Minister, Ehud Olmert, held a session on Monday morning with his special envoy for the release of the captured soldier, Ophir Dekel, and members of several security agencies,…
The Ramattan News Agency reported on Sunday that a prisoner swap deal that would see the release of hundreds of Palestinian detainees imprisoned by Israel is expected to be declared…
Ismail Radwan, spokesperson of the Islamic Resistance Movement, Hamas, stated on Sunday that a prisoner swap deal between Palestinian factions and Israel will be reached soon. Radwan added that…
An Arab League report released Sunday indicated that Israel is the cause of the water problems in the West Bank and Gaza Strip, and controls 80 percent the water resources.…
Palestinian president Mahmoud Abbas arrived on Saturday afternoon in Gaza to celebrate the Eid Al Adha Muslim feast, Abbas’ office reported. The visit is considered the first to the Gaza…
Hamas political bureau chief, Khalid Mashal, stated on Saturday that the only way to end the current Palestinian crisis is to return to a direct and unconditional dialogue between all…
Palestinian security sources in the Gaza Strip reported on Friday evening that the Rafah terminal, between the Gaza Strip and Egypt, will be opened on Saturday on both directions from…
The brother of a jailed Palestinian man whose children and pregnant wife are being held in a Texas jail says he will stage a small protest with his 3-year-old niece…
Israeli Ynetnews reported on Friday that the office of the Israel’s Prime Minister, Ehud Olmert, has not yet set date to discuss release of Palestinian detainees, despite Olmert’s suggestion at…
Pakistan announced Tuesday its intention to build a wall of landmines and security fencing along its disputed 2,500km-long border with Afghanistan, in order to curb the flow of militants between…
Israeli sources reported on Friday that the Israeli government will not release any Palestinian detainees being help in Israeli detention camps during the Muslim holiday of Eid Al Adha. Israeli…
Israeli sources reported on Thursday that Egypt transferred to Palestinian Authority security forces, under the direct control of Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas of the Fateh party, large amounts of weapons…
Palestinian Minister of Planning, Samir Abu Aisha, stated on Thursday that he is willing to meet with his Israeli counterpart Abraham Hertzishon, to discuss financial issues with him. In an…
The Palestinian Ministry of Health reported on Thursday that 140 residents suffering from heart problems and cancer were allowed through the Rafah border crossing on their way to Egyptian hospitals…
Palestinian security forces under the command of President Mahmoud Abbas, known as the presidential guards, working in the Gaza Strip received 2000 machineguns, twenty thousand gun chargers and one million…
The Israeli army bulldozers demolished one Palestinian house in Shu'fat refugee camp in Jerusalem city on Wednesday midday. Israeli soldiers and police surrounded the camp and closed it totally while…
Palestinian sources reported on Tuesday that president Mahmoud Abbas arrived in Egypt for talks with his Egyptian counterpart Hosny Mubarak. The visit came as the Palestinian Prime Minister, Ismail Haniyya,…
Israeli Prime Minister, Ehud Olmert, said on Monday that Israel will negotiate with Syria over a peaceful settlement to the conflict if it cuts its ties with Iran. The statements…
Israeli Defense Minister, Amir Peretz, claimed on Monday during his security cabinet session that he will instruct the army to remove 59 out of 400 checkpoints installed by the army…
During a session for Israel’s “security Cabinet” on Sunday, several Israeli ministers warned that Israeli would carry a large military offensive in the Gaza Strip if Palestinian fighters continue to…
Latin Patriarch of the Holy Lands, Michel Sabbah, reached Bethlehem on Christmas Eve day, the most celebratory time that the West Bank city sees all year. Thousands of people crowded…
Palestinian President, Mahmoud Abbas, and the Israeli Prime Minister, Ehud Olmert, met on Saturday at Olmert’s residence in Jerusalem and agreed that Israel would transfer $100 million of Tax revenue…
The special committee formed by the Fateh and Hamas movements met in Gaza on Friday evening and confirmed that all Palestinian factions, especially Fateh and Hamas, are committed to end…
Leaving Bethlehem this morning after a three-day pilgrimage, the UK's church leaders pledged themselves to continue to be a "voice for the voiceless" on behalf of the beleaguered people of…
Palestinian president Mahmoud Abbas, said on Saturday that the truce and temporal borders offer, proposed by Hamas movement, are considered as means of deception to the Palestinian people. Hamas renewed…
Palestinian sources reported that Palestinian Prime Minister, Ismail Haniyya, said that his movement, Hamas, is willing to start new talks on a national unity government, based on Palestinian requirements and…
Palestinian sources reported that the Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas and Israel’s Prime Minister, Ehud Olmert, have agreed to hold a meeting next Monday after Christmas celebrations. The Maan News…
After the Palestinian president, Mahmoud Abbas, decided to hold early legislative and presidential elections as a way to break the international embargo imposed on the Palestinians, Hamas and Fateh officials…
After the Palestinian president, Mahmoud Abbas, decided to hold early legislative and presidential elections as a way to break the international embargo imposed on the Palestinians, Hamas and Fateh officials…
Al Manar TV, run by the Lebanon-based Hezbollah party, reported that the party is in possession of documents that state that a Portuguese military plane carrying eleven passengers, who remained…
At a point in time when the American and Iranian governments have found various differences in ideology, the people of both countries have shared an astute judgment in determining that…
A trip past the King David Hotel in Jerusalem this morning showed that Israel was preparing for the arrival of the British Prime Minister Tony Blair. At that same time…
At a time when Syrian President Bashar Assad is hoping to engage Israel in peace talks, President Ehud Olmert has laid Israel's failure to engage in peace talks on the…
Who has failed to make peace prevail in the holy land of Palestine? The Palestinians, the Israelis, the international 'community' or the apathetic around the world? This is a question…
Palestinian factions in exile rejected the call of the Palestinian President, Mahmoud Abbas, for early legislative and presidential elections, and called for withdrawing arms from the streets. In a press…
The Israeli government, the United States and the United Kingdom welcomed Abbas' Saturday speech and his call for early elections, considering it a serious Palestinian political decision. An Israeli security…
Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas called Saturday for early presidential and legislative elections as soon as possible, ending a 9 month-old internal Palestinian dialogue that failed to reach a unity government.…
The European Union decided on Friday to extend by three months an aid deal that bypasses the Palestinian Authority headed by Hamas movement, that won the legislative elections earlier this…
Israeli online daily Haaretz reported on Friday that United States Secretary of State, Condoleezza Rice, stated that she intends to ask the Congress for dozens of millions of dollars to…
United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) said that 123 Palestinian children have been killed since outbreak of hostilities, more than double the 2005 figure, adding that some 340 children remain in…
Israeli vice premiere Shimon Peres said that Israel will transfer tax revenue Israel collects on behalf of the Palestinian Authority (P.A) if Israel is “confident that the money will not…
Palestinian president, Mahmoud Abbas, will present a speech on Saturday and is expected to keep the Hamas-run government in power for a short period before calling a referendum in March…
Palestinian sources in the Gaza Strip reported that Israeli soldiers reopened the Rafah Border Crossing, in the southern part of the Gaza Strip, and that residents started crossing on both…