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            Israeli Defense Minister Shaul Mofaz said Friday that while the            Egyptians were making honest and serious efforts, Israel is deeply            skeptical about Egypt’s assurances that the…
            Former state prosecutor Edna Arbel opinion on Israeli Prime Minister            Ariel Sharon’s bribery case was published for the first time on            Friday.            In her written opinion,…
                        Palestinian medical sources reported the death of a second            Palestinian youth, Ihab Maher Sleem 18, in the old city of Nablus on            the second day…
Egyptians were making honest and serious efforts, Israel is deeplyIMEMC & Agencies, June 26, 2004, 09:11 Israeli Defense Minister Shaul Mofaz said Friday that while the Egyptians were making honest…
Alsharq Alawasat London based newspaper quoted an Egyptian SeniorGuarantees IMEMC & Agencies, June 26, 2004, 11:44 Alsharq Alawasat London based newspaper quoted an Egyptian Senior official source as saying “the…
Palestinian youth, Ihab Maher Sleem 18, in the old city of Nablus onGeorge Rishmawi-IMEMC & Agencies, June 26, 2004 Palestinian medical sources reported the death of a second Palestinian youth,…
Israeli troops opened fire at him when he was standing on top of hisGeorge Rishmawi-IMEMC June 25, 2004, 18:14 19 year-old, Mohamamd Al-Fuqaha was killed Friday afternoon, as Israeli troops…
decision made by the U.S. House of Representatives backing Israel’sGeorge Rishmawi-IMEMC & Agencies, June 25, 2004 The Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon praised Thursday the decision made by the U.S.…
            Israeli MK Effi Eitam, from the National Religious Party, said            Friday that he plans to present a bill to the Knesset, which            according to Eitam, if passed…
            19 year-old, Mohamamd Al-Fuqaha was killed Friday afternoon, as            Israeli troops opened fire at him when he was standing on top of his            house in Hittein Street…
             The Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon praised Thursday the            decision made by the U.S. House of Representatives backing Israel’s            demand not withdraw the entire West Bank and no…
Military Intelligence confirmed U.S. former president Bill Clinton’sIMEMC & Agencies, June 24, 2004, 09:35 Israeli Major General (res.) Uri Saguy, former chief of Israel’s Military Intelligence confirmed U.S. former president…
statement condemning home demolitions carried out by the IsraeliIMEMC & Agencies, June 24, 2004, 09:15 The Reform Movement’s top religious body is expected to issue a statement condemning home demolitions…
according to the army, to sneak into a military installation nearbyIMEMC & Agencies, June 24, 2004 Israeli sources said, its forces killed two Palestinians attempted according to the army, to…
            Israeli Major General (res.) Uri Saguy, former chief of Israel’s            Military Intelligence confirmed U.S. former president Bill Clinton’s            version over the readiness of ex-Israeli Prime Minister…
            Israeli sources said, its forces killed two Palestinians attempted            according to the army, to sneak into a military installation nearby            the Egyptian borders south of Gaza Strip late…
Sources in the Israeli Prime Minister’s Office confirmed Tuesday that talks with the ultra-Orthodox Agudat Yisrael party, aiming at bringing the party into the governmental coalition, are ongoing. The same…
motion on Wednesday, therefore unraveling the parliamentary safetyIMEMC & agencies, June 22, 2004 Israeli Labor party is considering presenting its own no-confidence motion on Wednesday, therefore unraveling the parliamentary safety…
Israeli Jews believe that the government should ‘encourage’ IsraeliIMEMC Staff & Agencies, June 22, 2004 A poll conducted by the University of Haifa, showed that 63.7% of Israeli Jews believe…
Israeli Jews believe that the government should ‘encourage’ IsraeliIMEMC Staff & Agencies, June 22, 2004 A poll conducted by the University of Haifa, showed that 63.7% of Israeli Jews believe…
that the Israeli Pullout from the Gaza Strip becomes part of theGeorge Rishmawi-IMEMC & Agencies, June 22, 2004 The Palestinian Cabinet called on the Quartet to put a plan ensuring…
Lebanon, 4 kilometers away from the borders; no casualties wereIMEMC & agencies, June 21, 2004 Israeli Jet Fighters bombarded Sunday afternoon targets in Southern Lebanon, 4 kilometers away from the…
treasury portfolio if it is to join a unity government.IMEMC & Agencies, June 21, 2004 Labor MK Shalom Simhon said Monday that his party will demand the treasury portfolio if…
will be dug along Gaza-Egypt borders until Egypt is consulted on theIMEMC & Agencies, June 21, 2004 Israeli Prime Minister told the Cabinet Sunday meeting that no ditch will be…
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…
High Court of Justice may intervene in his decision to close theIMEMC & Agencies, June 20, 2004 Associates of Attorney General Menachem Mazuz are concerned that the High Court of…
Shimon Peres conditioned joining Sharon’s cabinet with a ‘negotiatedIMEMC & Agencies, June 20, 2004 In an interview with New York Times, Israeli Labor party leader Shimon Peres conditioned joining Sharon’s…
representation in Abu Dhabi, according to an Israeli diplomaticIMEMC Staff & agencies, June 20, 2004 Israel is holding advanced talks for the opening of an Israeli representation in Abu Dhabi,…
helicopters fired Saturday night missiles at a metal workshop in theIMEMC Staff & agencies, June 20, 2004 Three residents suffered light injuries as Israel Air Force helicopters fired Saturday night…
labor to join the governmental coalition, claiming that it wouldIMEMC & Agencies, June 19, 2004 Israeli Finance Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is opposed to inviting labor to join the governmental coalition,…
the size of children’s toys, and guard posts filled with high-techIMEMC Staff & Agencies, June 19, 2004 Army is looking into using remote-controlled vehicles; drone planes the size of children’s…
Central Committee of the National Religious Party, (Mafdal) signed aGeorge Rishmawi-IMEMC & Agencies, June 18, 2004 Israeli sources reported that the more than half the members of Central Committee of…
digging a water trench along the Philadelphi axis, the strip alongGeorge Rishmawi-IMEMC & Agencies, June 18, 2004 The Israeli Ministry of Defense published Thursday call for bids for digging a…
Israeli newspaper Haaretz reported Friday that an army unitPalestinian George Rishmawi-IMEMC & Agencies, June 18, 2004 Israeli newspaper Haaretz reported Friday that an army unit responsible for the death of…
previous similar acts, the Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon saidIMEMC & Agencies, June 17, 2004 In an attempt to relate his intended evacuation of settlements to previous similar acts, the…
After Israeli Attorney General Menachem Mazuz’s decision not to indict Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon in the Greek Island bribery affair, Labor Chairman MK Shimon Peres said Tuesday that he…
United Arab List which sought to disperse the Knesset and hold newIMEMC & Agencies, June 16, 2004 The Israeli Knesset voted down a proposed bill submitted by the United Arab…
foiled assassination attempt that targeted the Israeli PrimeGeorge Rishmawi-IMEMC & Agencies, June 15, 2004 Israeli security services allowed publishing information about a foiled assassination attempt that targeted the Israeli Prime…
political-security branch rejected Monday accusations that heIMEMC & Agencies, June 15, 2004 Maj. Gen. (res.) Amos Gilad, head of the Israeli Defense Ministry political-security branch rejected Monday accusations that he…
After series of consultations with his party’s ministers and KnessetRatsson George Rishmawi-IMEMC, June 15, 2004 After series of consultations with his party’s ministers and Knesset Members, the Israeli Prime Minsiter…
Mazuz announced on Tuesday that he will not indict Prime MinisterIMEMC Staff & Agencies, June 15, 2004 In a live Television broadcast, Israel’s Attorney General Menachem Mazuz announced on Tuesday…
Brigades in Balata refugee camp east of Nablus and another Brigades’George Rishmawi-IMEMC & Agencies, June 5, 2004 In a car bomb, Khalil Marshoud, the leader of the Aqsa Martyrs Brigades…
Hundreds of Gush Katif settlers demonstrated in the Gaza Strip onCampaign IMEMC & Agencies, June 14, 2004 Hundreds of Gush Katif settlers demonstrated in the Gaza Strip on Sunday night…
in the week closing the bribery case against Israeli Prime ministerIMEMC Staff & Agency, June 14, 2004 Israeli Attorney General Menachem Mazuz is likely to announce later in the week…
first of its kind after resigning, the former Palestinian PrimeIMEMC & Agencies, June 14, 2004 In an interview with the American weekly, News Week Magazine, the first of its kind…
submitted by the opposition factions. Even with a coalition of 59IMEMC & agencies, June 14, 2004 The Israeli Knesset will discuss Tuesday three no-confidence motions submitted by the opposition factions.…
Sunday evening in Neve Dekalim, to discuss with the settlers actionIMEMC & Agencies, June 13, 2004 Gush Katif settlers have been called to attend a general meeting Sunday evening in…
that the Israeli pullout of Gaza is a historical opportunity thatIMEMC Staff & agencies, June 13, 2004 Palestinian Prime Minister Ahmed Qurei said Saturday in Gaza city that the Israeli…
The former head of the Palestinian section in the research branch ofIntentions IMEMC & agencies, June 13, 2004 The former head of the Palestinian section in the research branch of…
cabinet meeting Sunday that he was determined to evacuate all GushIMEMC & Agencies, June 13, 2004 Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon told his ministers in the weekly cabinet meeting Sunday…
will continue the resistance after the Israeli pullout form GazaGeorge Rishmawi-IMEMC & AP June 12, 2004 Hamas leader in Gaza Strip Dr. Mahmoud Al-Zahar said the movement will continue the…
A senior Israel defense source hinted that a complete withdrawalMonitoring IMEMC & agencies, June 11, 2004 A senior Israel defense source hinted that a complete withdrawal from the Entire Gaza…
that if the published in media timetable for implementing theIMEMC & Agencies, June 11, 2004 National Religious Party Knesset faction chairman warned Thursday that if the published in media timetable…
of Jerusalem and arrested Ramzi Barash during his wedding,George Rishmawi-IMEMC & Agencies, June 11, 2004 A special unit of the Israeli army raided the city of Ramallah north of Jerusalem…
settlers who pledges to leave the slated for evacuation settlementsIMEMC Staff & agencies, June 11, 2004 Officials in the Israeli Prime Minister Office explained that settlers who pledges to leave…
in the West Bank cities of Ramallah and Tulkarem claiming that theseGeorge Rishmawi-IMEMC & Agencies, June 9, 2004, 11:30 Israeli Authorities shut down two Palestinian Charitable societies in the West…
struck a workshop in Gaza City.George Rishmawi-IMEMC & Agencie, June 9, 2004 Two Palestinians, including a woman, were injured as Israeli Apaches struck a workshop in Gaza City. The wounded…
of Arabs in Israel feel insecure and that their personal securitySaed Bannura, & Agencies, June 8, 2004 “Peace Index†poll conducted by the end of May 2004, showed that 73%…
Religious Party to resign the governmental coalition based onIMEMC & Agencies, June 8, 2004 Former chief rabbi Mordechai Eliahu has recommended for the National Religious Party to resign the governmental…
Industry, Trade and Employment, Ehud Olmert decided to shutdown theIMEMC & Agencies, June 8, 2004 In an early step in the Disengagement Plan, Israeli Minister of Industry, Trade and Employment,…
Knesset faction met in Jerusalem Monday afternoon to forGeorge Rishmawi-IMEMC & Agencies, June 7, 2004 Israeli sources said that members of the National Religious Party Knesset faction met in Jerusalem…
approved the Prime Minister Ariel Sharon’s revised disengagementIMEMC Staff & Agencies, June 7, 2004 After a dramatic weekend and Cabinet meeting, the Israeli government approved the Prime Minister Ariel Sharon’s…
Minister’s Jerusalem residence on Saturday night under the banner:IMEMC & Agencies, June 6, 2004 An estimated 3,000 demonstrators gathered opposite the Israeli Prime Minister’s Jerusalem residence on Saturday night under…
the dismissal of Ministers Avigdor Lieberman and Benjamin (Benny)IMEMC & Agencies, June 6, 2004 Despite a High Court proposal to defer the talks to Tuesday, after the dismissal of Ministers…
The Palestinian Council for Peace and Justice revealed that the violations conducted by Israel against Islamic religious sites increased during the month of May. The report released Friday documented the…
optimism that a compromise deal could be achieved among LikudIMEMC Staff & agencies, June 5, 2004 Immigrant Absorption Minister Tzipi Livni expressed Saturday optimism that a compromise deal could be…
Israeli continues to operate in the Palestinian regions with an excess use of power against the Palestinian civilians and raiding the villages, homes and organizations. The army continues to impose…
The Palestinian Center for Human Rights reported that Israeli forces killed six and injured over 20 others in different invasions in the West Bank and Gaza Strip over the last…
Knesset Member from Labor party, Haim Ramon expressed Friday his support for a national union government only if this would save the peace process. Ramon added ‘the Labor party would…
Israeli sources said that Minister of Tourism from The National Union Party, Benny Elon did not receive the letter firing him yet and said he would attend Sunday’s cabinet session…
support for a national union government only if this would save theGeorge Rishmawi & agencies, June 4, 2004 Knesset Member from Labor party, Haim Ramon expressed Friday his support for…
Union Party, Benny Elon did not receive the letter firing him yetGeorge Rishmawi-IMEMC & Agencies, June 4, 2004 Israeli sources said that Minister of Tourism from The National Union Party,…
A meeting for further discussions on the compromised disengagement plan to be held between Senior Likud ministers Benjamin Netanyahu, Limor Livnat, and Silvan Shalom and Immigration Absorption Minister Tzipi Livni…
Army explained the reasons for this phenomena and why it isSaed Bannura-IMEMC & Agencies, June, 2, 2004 Members of the Druze movement who refuse to serve in the Israeli Army…
plan to be held between Senior Likud ministers Benjamin Netanyahu,IMEMC Staff & Agencies, June 3, 2004 A meeting for further discussions on the compromised disengagement plan to be held between…
held between the Likud Party ministers who oppose the Israeli PrimeIMEMC Staff & Agencies, June 2, 2004 Israeli Online newspaper Haaretz reported that a meeting will be held between the…
Israeli Online newspaper Haaretz reported that a meeting will be held between the Likud Party ministers who oppose the Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon’s disengagement plan and the Immigrants Absorption…
Members of the Druze movement who refuse to serve in the Israeli Army explained the reasons for this phenomena and why it is increasing. “I am an Arab; I refuse…
a proposed ‘disengagement law’.IMEMC Staff & Agencies, June 2, 2004, 09:15 Labor Party MK Ophir Pines-Paz presented the Knesset on Tuesday with a proposed ‘disengagement law’. Pines-Paz said he decided…
Labor Party MK Ophir Pines-Paz presented the Knesset on Tuesday with a proposed ‘disengagement law’. Pines-Paz said he decided to propose a private member’s bill on the matter following Sharon’s…
Israel Radio reported Tuesday, that nine border Policemen werePalestinian Workers George Rishmawi-IMEMC & Agencies, June 2, 2004 Israel Radio reported Tuesday, that nine border Policemen were arrested for beating and…
Israel Radio reported Tuesday, that nine border Policemen were arrested for beating and robbing Palestinian workers they arrested. The nine troops have admitted to the claimed charges that include steeling…
blower Mordechai Vanunu as he was walking in one of JerusalemGeorge Rishmawi-IMEMC & Agencies, June 02, 2004 17:05 A group of right wing Israelis chased the Israeli nuclear whistle blower…
A group of right wing Israelis chased the Israeli nuclear whistle blower Mordechai Vanunu as he was walking in one of Jerusalem streets. 20 right wing activists gathered in front…
‘Equality’), released its monthly report, about racism, racialSaed Bannoura-IMEMC & Agencies, June 2, 2004 The Advocacy Center for Arab Citizens in Israel, Mossawa (meaning ‘Equality’), released its monthly report, about…
The Advocacy Center for Arab Citizens in Israel, Mossawa (meaning ‘Equality’), released its monthly report, about racism, racial violence, xenophobia and discrimination against the Arab residents in Israel. The center…
Netanyahu are to meet again Tuesday after failing to register anyIMEMC Staff & Agencies, June 1, 2004 Israeli Justice Minister Yosef Lapid and Finance Minister Benjamin Netanyahu are to meet…
Israel and the Palestinian Authority agreed to an Egyptian proposalIMEMC Staff & Agencies, June 1, 2004 The Egyptian Middle East News Agency reported Monday that both Israel and the Palestinian…
deal in which Palestinian President Yasser Arafat would hand realGhassan Andoni-IMEMC & Agencies, June 1, 2004 Israeli official sources said that Egypt is trying to bring about a deal in…
Israeli Justice Minister Yosef Lapid and Finance Minister Benjamin Netanyahu are to meet again Tuesday after failing to register any progress concerning the revised disengagement plan. Prime Minister Ariel Sharon’s…
legislation is necessary for offering compensations to settlersIMEMC Staff & Agencies, June 10, 2004 Israeli Justice Minister Yosef Lapid said Thursday that special legislation is necessary for offering compensations to…
framework of peace making in the Middle East, it is no wonder thatAnalysis / Ghassan Andoni-IMEMC, May 31, 2004 With separation, walls, and disengagement are being used in a framework…
Mordechai Vanunu, the first he did since he was released on April 18IMEMC & Agencies, May 31, 2004 BBC aired Sunday an interview with the nuclear whistle blower Mordechai Vanunu,…
compromise proposal, Israeli Justice Minister Yosef Lapid is due toIMEMC Staff & Agencies, May 31, 2004 Even when Israeli Prime minister Ariel Sharon dismissed his compromise proposal, Israeli Justice Minister…
(PLO), and representatives of the National and IslamicSaed Bannura-IMEMC & Agencies, May 31, 2004 The executive committee of the Palestinian Liberation Organization (PLO), and representatives of the National and Islamic…
and bulldozers raided the Sho’uth Neighborhood in Rafah southernGeorge Rishmawi-IMEMC & Agencies, May 31, 2004 A large force of Israeli troops backed by tanks, APC’s, Helicopoters and bulldozers raided the…
Syria with paying a ‘heavy price’ if Hezbollah escalates militaryIMEMC Staff & Agencies, May 30, 2004 Israeli Army Northern Command General Benny Gantz on Saturday warned Syria with paying a…
riding a motorcycle in Al-Zaytoun neighborhood east Gaza city,IMEMC Staff & Agencies, May 30, 2004 An Israeli war jet targeted shortly after midnight two activists riding a motorcycle in Al-Zaytoun…
Jerusalem, the Right Reverend Riah Abu El-Assal as he returned backIMEMC Staff & agencies, May 30, 2004 Israeli security body searched and questioned the Anglican Bishop of Jerusalem, the Right…
Prime Minister Ariel Sharon and Finance Minister Benjamin NetanyahuIMEMC Staff & agencies, May 30, 2004 Israeli Justice Minister Yosef Lapid offered to mediate between Prime Minister Ariel Sharon and Finance…