Agreement to lift few abroad travel restrictions
The Israeli online daily Haaretz, reported that Israel and Palestinian officials reached an agreement allowing Palestinians aged 16 to 25 to leave the Gaza Strip through the Rafah border crossing.…
Hamas, Jihad: `“Dialogue will continue until arriving a final decision on truce`
Hamas and the Islamic Jihad said on Wednesday that they will continue the dialogue among them until arriving a final decision on declaring a truce. {mosimage}Khader Habeeb, the media spokesman…
Mortar fire resumes in Gaza
Mortar shell were fired at an Israeli army outpost in the southern part of the Gaza Strip early Wednesday. Five more shells were fired at the Gaza Strip settlement of…
Prisoners release postponed until Monday
Monday at night, an Israeli source reported that the Israeli High Court will review appeals submitted by Israelis against the release of Palestinian detainees; Israeli army announced that it postponed…
Palestinians: Agreement to hand over Jericho reached, Israel denies
Israel army Chief Moshe Ya’alon on Tuesday said that the army opposed transferring the West Bank village of Uja to the Palestinian Authority, dismissing Palestinian reportsclaims that an agreement had…
Army will not evacuate from Jericho on Tuesday
Israeli authorities decided on Monday to delay the transfer of security control over Jericho to the Palestinian authority after differences occurred over details of the transfer planned for Tuesday. {mosimage}Palestinian…
Abbas: `“ Israel agreed to withdraw from five areas, not cities`
The Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas, Abu Mazin, said that the Palestinian leadership is committed to the peace process, and is ready to hold its responsibilities in the five areas which…
Israeli cabinet approve release of 500 prisoners
The Israeli cabinet unanimously approved the list of 500 Palestinian prisoners to be freed this week in accordance with the Sharm Al-Sheikh summit understandings. {mosimage}The cabinet made the move after…
Jericho first
Israel agreed Saturday night to transfer security control of the West Bank city of Jericho to the Palestinian Authority, an informed unofficial source said. {mosimage}According to the same source, the…
Hamas Agrees, IJ to consider cease-fire
The Islamic Resistance Movement Hamas announced Saturday evening it was committed to the terms of the cease-fire agreed upon with the Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas. {mosimage}Hamas said that in case…
PA: Prisoners’ release’ list, disappointing
The Palestinian Prisoners Ministry described the list of 500 prisoners slated for release in the first stage of the prisoners release’ agreement, which was sent to three Israeli jails on…
Nativity Deportees to return to West Bank
Israel agreed to allow 56 deported Palestinians to return to the West Bank, Israeli and Palestinian officials said Saturday. {mosimage}Among them are 26 deported to Gaza and 13 deported to…
Needed for success in the Mideast
Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice and the Bush administration have correctly pointed that the opportunities for Israeli-Palestinian peace have markedly improved in the past few months. The success that Palestinian…
Abbas to meet political leaders Saturday
Hours before meeting their leaders, Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas Abbas demanded for resistance groups to honor the cease-fire agreement. {mosimage}Abbas also warned that, should resistance groups refuse to accept the…
U.S. security envoy to visit the ME this month
U.S. State department spokesman said on Friday that the American security envoy General William Ward will probably visit the region this month. {mosimage}Ward was named earlier in the week to…
Palestinian source: `“ Israel agreed to cease assassinations outside P.A areas`
A prominent Palestinian source reported Friday that Israel agreed during the Sharm Al-Sheikh summit, to cease assassinations against Hamas and Islamic jihad leaders, and other Palestinian factions. {mosimage}The source stated…
Mofaz to meet PA leaders on Saturday night
Israeli defense minister Shaul Mofaz, is slated to meet with Hasan Abu Lideh, Mahmoud Dahlan and Saed Erekat on Sunday night to discuss the handover of West Bank cities, easing…
Abbas vows strong response to cease-fire violations
Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas vowed to take action against any future Palestinian cease-fire violations. {mosimage}Abbas called Fatah’s central committee for an emergency meeting on Thursday night to discuss the violations…
Israeli source: `“Israel will only practice political pressures on Palestinians`
An Israeli source reported on Friday that Israel decided not to invade the Palestinian areas in the Gaza Strip, and will practice political pressures over the Palestinians, at the current…
Abbas orders PA forces to end mortar firing
Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas on Thursday afternoon ordered PA security forces to end mortar fire on Gaza Strip settlements. Abbas affirmed his commitment to the cease-fire agreement he had reached…
Barghouthi supports cease fire
Arab MK Jamal Zahalka, visited the jailed Palestinian legislator and Fatah leader Marwan Al-Barghouthi, in Eshel detention in Bir Shiva, and discussed with him the latest developments and cease fired…
Abbas fires three P.A security commanders
Thursday afternoon, Palestinian president, Mahmoud Abbas, fired three senior Palestinian security commanders after Palestinian resistance fired home made shells at Israeli settlements in the Gaza strip. {mosimage}The fired commanders…
Prisoners slated for release gathered in Ketziot
The Israel Prisons Service have begun gathering the Palestinian prisoners chosen to be released early next week in Ketziot, a Negev desert military detention camp in the south of Israel.…
Hamas demands an explicit, signed truce document
The Islamic Resistance Movement Hamas is demanding a written and explicit Israeli announcement of a cease-fire vis-a-vis Palestinian resistance groups. Hamas spokesmen in Gaza and Damascus said that the wording…
International Welcoming of the Summit results
The Mideast Summit held in Sharm A-Sheikh on Tuesday and joined the Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas with the Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon with an Egyptian and Jordanian Presence, was…
Israeli Gestures limited to work permits
Following the Sharm summit, Israeli Defense Minister Shaul Mofaz Tuesday approved a list of ‘gestures’ towards palestinians. With the exception of allowing Palestinian public transportation through the Gush Katif junction…
Bseso: `“The summit is a positive beginning`
Sakher Bseso, member of the Fatah revolutionary council said that Sharm Al-Sheikh summit is considered a positive starting point to put the peace process back to track, and to show…
Nazzal: `“The P.A disappointed the Palestinian people`
Mohammad Nazzal, one of the leaders of Hamas, said that the Palestinian Authority disappointed the Palestinians, and not only Hamas, and that the summit did not achieve any progress to…
Sharm Summit: Cease-fire declared, Gaza pullout will be part of the Road Map
Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas and Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon declared Tuesday they would stop all resistance and violent military activity against each other, pledging to break the four-year cycle…
Israel , PA to officially declare truce at summit
The Israeli online daily Haaretz reported in Monday at night that the Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon and the Palestinian president Mahmoud Abbas will declare a “formal end to more…
Hamas, Islamic Jihad demand Abbas to consult with Palestinian factions prior to announcing truce
The Islamic resistance movement Hamas, and the Islamic Jihad stressed on the importance of discussing the truce with the Palestinian factions prior to announcing it. Mahmoud Zahhar, a prominent Hamas…
Dahlan- Weisglass understandings concerning the wanted resistance fighters
The ArabYnet news website published in Sunday the document reached between Mohammad Dahlan and Sharon’s advisor Dove Weisglass concerning the wanted resistance fighters. The Two parties agreed to transfer the…
Israeli Security heads Disagree on policy towards PA
Heated disputes among Israeli security and army officials over Israel’s security policy in light of the new Palestinian leadership moves to restore calm and revive diplomatic efforts. {mosimage}According to Israeli…
Sharon’s Aid to Cairo, No Agreement on freeing Prisoners
Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon top adviser Dov Weisglass, will leave to Cairo on Sunday for consultations with Egyptian officials, two days prior to Tuesday summit meeting. Israeli Prime Minister…
Mashal: ‘summit, a test to Israel’s real intentions’
Translated by Saed Bannoura-IMEMC Head of Hamas political bureau, Khaled Mashal said that Hamas considered Sharm Al-Sheikh summit as a positive step which enables the Palestinians examine the real Israeli…
Egypt to send Security delegation to Gaza for further truce talks
Senior Egyptian intelligence officials will arrive in Gaza on Sunday, in order to advance cease-fire talks with Palestinian resistance groups, Israel radio reported Friday. Meanwhile, the Fatah central committee expressed…
Rice won’t join Tuesday’s summit
U.S. Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice said Friday she does not plan to attend next Tuesday’s Middle East summit meeting in Egypt. ‘Not every effort has to be an American…
Jordan: decision on Ambasador return to follow summit
Jordinina Foreign Minister Hani Fawzi Mulki said Friday that Jordan would hold off on deciding whether to return its ambassador to Israel until the outcome of next Tuesday’s Sharm el-Sheikh…
Dahlan: `“Truce will be under international supervision`
Mohammad Dahlan, former Palestinian security minister said that the Abbas-Sharon summit aims to specify the right basis in order to resume the peace process on solid basis. Dahlan told reporters…
Qurei: `“Palestinian factions will announce a truce within a few days`
Hasan Abu Libdeh, Palestinian Cabinet Secretary, said that the Palestinian PM, Ahmad Qurei, met on Sunday at night with Hamas leaders in the Gaza Strip, and leader of Palestinian movements…
Prisoners issue among four demands from Abbas to Sharon
Al-Sharq Al-Awsat newspaper quoted a senior Egyptian official on Monday as saying that the Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas will demand the release of 8000 Palestinian prisoners during his meeting with…
Abbas Confirms Truce Deal with Factions
In an interview with the Egyptian AlSharq Alawsat newspaper, Palestinian president Mahmoud Abbas affirmed that a truce agreement was reached with all Palestinian resistance groups, but that he was awaiting…
PA Security to Deploy in four WB cities on Wednesday
Palestinian security forces will deploy in four West Bank towns on Wednesday, as part of Israel’s gradual transfer of security control to the Palestinians, Palestinian source reported. Forces will deploy…
U.S. Eager to Revive Trilateral Security Cooperation
Israeli senior officials said Saturday that the United States is eager to revive the trilateral security cooperation, involving Israel, Palestinians and the CIA in order to stabilize the security situation…
As PA Deploys Troops in Southern Gaza, Israeli Army Chief Orders Reduction of Offenses
‘Look, we have an army and we didn’t even know it,’ shouted one youth of the hundreds who lined along the streets of Rafah as the police convoy went by.…
Sharon: A Historic Breakthrough with Palestinians
‘the conditions have been created that will enable us and the Palestinians to reach a historic breakthrough in our relations.’ Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon said Thursday ‘the conditions have…
PA Began Deployment in Southern Gaza
Palestinian security forces started Thursday evening deploying policemen in the south of the Gaza Strip. Hundreds of Policemen were deployed on the outskirts of city of Khan Yunis, in the…
Israel Debating Removing Two Top PA Security From `“wanted` List
Israeli army recommended pardoning Abu-Shbakh and Tirawi, Intelegence Cheif Dechter opposes the move. PA security Cheif, who are leading steps to protect Israel, are still ‘wanted’   Israeli Media sources has reported…
Abbas Awaiting Israel’s Response, Mofaz Denies Halting Targeted Killings
Abbas is waiting to hear Israel’s official response to Cease-fire offer; Dahlan says Israel agreed to hand Palestinians policing rights in som West bank cities; Mofaz denies accepting to halt…
Shalom plays down truce; Resistance groups demand Israeli ceasefire
The Israeli online daily Haaretz reported that Israeli Foreign Minister Silvan Shalom and U.S. Secretary of State Condoleeza Rice met and discussed what was described as the Iranian nuclear threats,…
A Sharon, Abbas Summit in Two Weeks
Israel is expected to release hundreds of Palestinian prisoners as part of a package of steps and goodwill gestures, Israeli officials have said.  Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon will…
Abbas: Talks with Israel are promising
Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas said Wednesday that today’s contacts with Israeli offiicals were ‘promising in all aspects.’  Israel will transfer security control to the Palestinian security forces in four major Palestinian cities…
Olmert: No official decision to stop targeted killing
The deputy Israeli Prime Minister Ihud Olmert said on Wednesday that Israeli did not officially decide to stop the targeted killed against Palestinian resistance activists. Olmert told the Army Radio…
Israel, PA Resume Diplomatic Ties
Israeli Political sources said that aides to Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon and those of Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas are expected to meet Wednesday evening or early Thursday, Reuters reported.…
PA Security to Deploy in South Gaza on Wednesday
Israeli and Palestinian security officials, who met on Tuesday evening, have agreed upon the deployment of Palestinian police in southern Gaza. Hundreds of Palestinian officers are expected to begin deploying…
Israel to Halt Targeting Resistance Activists
Israeli security officials confirmed Wednesday that Israel will stop the policy of targeting Palestinian resistance operatives, therefore, fulfilling a key Palestinian demand for a truce to end four years of…
Peres: `“Israeli should aid Abbas gain popular support for his policies`
Israeli vice Premier Shimon Peres told the army Radio on Monday that Israeli should conducted procedures to facilitate the policy of Mahmoud Abbas such as removing the obstacles of checkpoints.…
P.A Security Ready to Take Responsibilities in West Bank
Brigadier Ismail Jaber, head of the Palestinian National Security said during a visit to Jenin and its refugee camp, north of the West Bank , that the P.A security is…
Resistance Promise to Halt Attacks
Palestinian resistance groups have agreed to temporarily halt attacks on Israel to give Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas a chance to persuade Israel to halt attacks from its side, Palestinian officials…
Abu-Amr: Hamas to Compete in Coming Legislative Elections
Palestinian legislator Ziad Abu-Amr said Sunday that Hamas, Islamic Jihad, and the Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine (PFLP) would take part in the slated for July legislative elections.…
Abbas: We are Nearing a Truce
The Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas, said on Sunday, that all Palestinian factions are taking the national dialogue seriously and said that a truce is nearing. Abbas said in an interview…
Israeli Peace Activists Released to House Arrest
Tel Aviv District Court ruled to release Israeli peace activist Tali Fahima from administrative detention to house arrest.  The implementation of the court decision was delayed for 24 hours…
Netanyahu: No Return for a Truce
Israeli Finance Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Monday that Israel need not grant Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas “anything†in return for a cease-fire.  In an interview with Palestine TV, Abbas…
Mofaz: Abbas Secures a Month Long Cease-Fire
Israeli defense minister Shaul Mofaz said Sunday that a one month truce agreement was reached between Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas and leading resistance groups. Hamas and Islamic Jihad had agreed…
Abbas’s Surprising Success
Positive signals are arriving to Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas from all directions. Even when key resistance groups are talking about reciprocity and conditions, all are seriously dealing with his proposal…
Abu Mazin: `“The Israeli threats are irrational, law will be implemented and reforms will be conduc
Palestinian president Mahmoud Abbas said that the decision made by the Palestinian Liberation Organization to halt “violence†was not made under any external pressures, but it was an old decision…
Abbas’ Multiple Tests
Prior to being sworn into office, newly-elected Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas was squeezed from all directions. The savior, long-awaited by everyone, is apparently Since the day the death of the…