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Palestinian territories during the Jewish holidays. A full closureIMEMC Staff, September 29, 2003 Israeli security forces lifted Monday morning the closure imposed on Palestinian territories during the Jewish holidays. A…
Thursday it would discuss next week a letter signed by 27 reserveIMEMC & Agencies, September 26, 2003 The Israeli Knesset Foreign Affairs and Defense Committee said Thursday it would discuss…
Arafat. The crisis around Arafat is expected to be discussed inIMEMC & Agencies, September 26, 2003 9:04 Israel promised to consult with the US before taking action against Arafat. The…
According to a Palestinian source, Israeli troops entered BureijSoldiers Wounded IMEMC & Agencies, September 25, 2003 According to a Palestinian source, Israeli troops entered Bureij refugee camp on Thursday in…
center of the West Bank city of Qalqyliah. Palestinian sourcesAbdul Hafiz, IMEMC, September 25, 2003 On Wednesday, Israeli troops broke into the UNRWA hospital in the center of the West…
head of the IAF Major General Dan Halutz declaring that they refuseIMEMC & Agencies, September 25, 2003 A group of 27 Israeli reserve duty pilots have sent a letter to…
Likud officials said Monday that they do not think that ArielInvitation to Labor to Join Government IMEMC & Agencies, September 23, 2003 13:02 Likud officials said Monday that they do…
(Shinui party) to re-debate the security cabinet decision and saidIMEMC & Agencies, September 22, 2003 Sharon rejected the request of his Interior Minister Avraham Poraz (Shinui party) to re-debate the…
Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon exchanged flattering commentsMounts up IMEMC & Agencies, September 22, 2003 19:43 Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon exchanged flattering comments with Shimon Peres during Peres’ 80th…
square in Tel Aviv, marking the first step of what Peace NowIMEMC & Agencies, September 21, 2003 Around 6000 Israeli protesters gathered Saturday night at Rabin square in Tel Aviv,…
Jenin for the second day today. Soldiers searched homes andIMEMC & Agencies, September 20, 2003 9:18 Israeli troops continued operations inside the West Bank city of Jenin for the second…
A group of reserve pilots in the Israeli air force are planning toOrders IMEMC, September 19, 2003 A group of reserve pilots in the Israeli air force are planning to…
An Israeli senior military source said Wednesday that a move againstIf IMEMC Staff, September 18, 2003 An Israeli senior military source said Wednesday that a move against Arafat is “a…
The Israeli forces assassinated one of Al-Qassam brigade’sPalestinian killed in an invasion South of the Strip Agencies & IMEMC, September 18, 2003 17:06 The Israeli forces assassinated one of Al-Qassam…
killed in a clash between Palestinians and Israeli military andMo’ath Shreideh, IMEMC, September 17, 2003 Early Wednesday morning an Al-Aqsa martyrs brigades activist was killed in a clash between Palestinians…
open-ended cease-fire, saying that it failed in the past and thatIMEMC Staff & Agencies, September 16, 2003 Israeli officials dismissed a PA proposal Monday for a mutual, open-ended cease-fire, saying…
wing of Islamic Jihad was killed Monday morning by Israeli missilesIMEMC Staff, September 16, 2003 Majed Abu Doush, a Saraya Al-Quds field commander in the military wing of Islamic Jihad…
Qalandiah military checkpoint, near Atarot airport at the northern Israeli troops shot dead Sunday evening a Palestinian child at Qalandiah military checkpoint, near Atarot airport at the northern edge of…
Sunday that “killing Arafat is definitely one of the options.’IMEMC & Agencies, September 15, 2003 10:21 Ehud Olmert, Deputy of Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon said Sunday that “killing Arafat…
form Al-Yasmeeneh area, suburb of Nablus city, wanted by the IsraeliMo’ath Shreideh, IMEMC, September 15, 2003 Special Israeli forces arrested Sunday afternoon Bashar Tabila (37), form Al-Yasmeeneh area, suburb of…
city, north of the West Bank, and imposed a very strict curfew. AAbdul Hafez, IMEMC, September 15, 2003 in the early hours of today, Monday, Israeli forces invaded Qalqilia city,…
the West bank city of Jenin, searched homes, and arrested 3Ali Samoudi – IMEMC Israeli troops surrounded Saturday evening the village of Jaba near the West bank city of Jenin,…
ground Sunday early morning hours 7 Palestinian homes and damaged 7IMEMC & Agencies Israeli army bulldozers, accompanied with tanks and APCs leveled to ground Sunday early morning hours 7 Palestinian…
its threats to exile Palestinian President Yasser Arafat, claimingIMEMC & Agencies Israel rejected Saturday a UN security council warning not implement its threats to exile Palestinian President Yasser Arafat, claiming…
Sharon and the decision of his security government to expelSpecial IMEMC, September 13, 2003 Israeli Labor MK lashed Friday at Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon and the decision of his…
Fathi Mahmoud Al-Bulbul, 82 years old, from the old city of Nablus,old city Mo’ath Shreideh, IMEMC, September 13, 2003 17:40 Fathi Mahmoud Al-Bulbul, 82 years old, from the old city…
resistance activists, in the various areas of the Palestinian WestAgencies, Spetember 12, 2003 Israeli troops arrested overnight 11 Palestinians, claimed to be resistance activists, in the various areas of the…
area of Rafah in the southern Gaza Strip.IMEMC & Agencies, September 11, 2003 10:13 Israeli troops demolished pre-dawn hours Thursday 15 homes in the area of Rafah in the southern…
that the government will convene to decide on new measures followingIMEMC & Agencies, September 11, 2003 A senior source in Israeli PM Ariel Sharon’s cabinet said Thursday that the government…
Jenin, indicating an intended operation.Ali Samoudi, IMEMC, September 11, 2003 At present, Israeli Military F16 and Apache are flying low over Jenin, indicating an intended operation. A Palestinian was killed…
Israeli troops infiltrated Tuesday morning into the old city ofand arrest 3 Palestinians Moath Shreideh, IMEMC, September 10, 2003 Israeli troops infiltrated Tuesday morning into the old city of Nablus.…
Sharon will cut short his visit to India and arrive in Israel onIMEMC & Agencies, September 10, 2003 Following the Tuesday two bombings, Israeli Prime minister Ariel Sharon will cut…
Israeli F-16 jet fighters fired several air-to-land missiles at theLeader Fadi Abu Sa’ada, IMEMC, September 10, 2003 Israeli F-16 jet fighters fired several air-to-land missiles at the house of Dr.…
West Bank City of Jenin. Eyewitnesses reported that hundreds ofAli Samoudi, IMEMC, September 10, 2003 Tuesday the Israeli army deployed more troops around the Palestinian West Bank City of Jenin.…
The Palestinian General Information Institute published a reportTargeted Killings IMEMC & Agencies, September 9, 2003 The Palestinian General Information Institute published a report Monday that indicated a sharp increase in…
Israeli troops closed Bethlehem area Tuesday morning by sealing allMountains Fadi Abu Sa’ada, IMEMC, September 10, 2003 0:12 Israeli troops closed Bethlehem area Tuesday morning by sealing all of its…
Israeli forces surrounded a four story residential building in the early hours of Tuesday morning. Soldiers evacuated residents using force, and bombed and fired at the building. Palestinian sources said…
southern Gaza Strip city of Khan Younis on Sunday. Medical sourcesIMEMC & Agencies, September 8, 2003 10:15 Israeli Apaches fired two missiles at a Palestinian home in the southern Gaza…
Saturday that Israel will not accept a situation in which the PA isIMEMC staff &b agencies The Israeli Prime Minister Office said in a statement issued Saturday that Israel will…
Haneiah escaped an assassination attempt Saturday afternoon when anIMEMC staff & Agencies Hamas spritual leader Sheik Ahmed Yassin and his close aid Ismael Haneiah escaped an assassination attempt Saturday afternoon…
Israeli troops opened fired Saturday night and wounded a PalestinianAreas IMEMC Staff & Agencies Israeli troops opened fired Saturday night and wounded a Palestinian in the leg east of Gaza…
southern Gaza Strip area of Rafah on Friday, resulting in burningIMEMC & Agencies, September 6, 2003 Seemingly without reason, Israeli soldiers shelled houses in the southern Gaza Strip area of…
Muhammad Al-Hanbali, and bombing the building where he was shelteredMu’ath Sharida – IMEMC, September 6, 2003 After assassinating the prominent leader of Hamas military wing, Muhammad Al-Hanbali, and bombing the…
that one Israeli soldier was killed and three others were wounded inMoath Shreideh, September 5, 2003 One Palestinian was killed Friday morning and local reports said that one Israeli soldier…
clash with Palestinian resistance groups in Jenin. Sergeant GabrielAli Samoudi, September 4, 2003 Israeli army officially released the name of the soldier killed in a clash with Palestinian resistance groups…
The Israeli military court convicted Lieutenant Colonel Geva SagiOfficer To Several Weeks of Community Service IMEMC & Agencies, September 4, 2003 The Israeli military court convicted Lieutenant Colonel Geva Sagi…
northeast Bethlehem, which is one of the lands that are expected toGhassasn Bannourah, September 4, 2003 An Israeli tank destroyed chicken coups in Nu’man village in northeast Bethlehem, which is…
Israeli army sources reported that an Israeli was killed when aJenin Ali Samoudi, IMEMC, September 4, 2003 9:57 Israeli army sources reported that an Israeli was killed when a group…
Israeli Defense Minister Shaul Mofaz stepped up the attack TuesdayThe Year Ghassan Andoni & Agencies, September 3, 2003 9:44 Israeli Defense Minister Shaul Mofaz stepped up the attack Tuesday against…
Tuesday afternoon who was said to be an Islamic Jihad activist.Ali Samoudi – IMEMC, September 3, 2003 Israeli troops stopped a car south of Jenin and killed a passenger Tuesday…
reported that Israeli forces abducted 6 residents on Tuesday, amongAli Samoudi – IMEMC, September 3, 2003 Sheik Sharif Tahayneh, a leader in the Al-Jihad Islamic movement, reported that Israeli forces…
heavily crowded Alwihda street of Gaza city Monday afternoon. TheIMEMC Staff, September 2, 2003 Israeli Apaches fired 4 missiles and hit a private car on the heavily crowded Alwihda street…
After the release of the Or commission’s recommendations, IsraeliOr’s Report IMEMC Staff & Agencies, September 2, 2003 9:18 After the release of the Or commission’s recommendations, Israeli Arab leaders expressed…
Israeli forces closed the eastern and the northern entrances ofSoldiers on Beit Iba Military Checkpoint Deny Access to Teachers. Mo’ath Shreideh, IMEMC, September 2, 2003 Israeli forces closed the eastern…
Israeli troops invaded the town of Yamoon west of the West Bank cityVillage Ali Samoudi , September 1, 2003 Israeli troops invaded the town of Yamoon west of the West…
military zone on Sunday, forced Palestinian citizens, including theFadi abu Sada, September 1, 2003 Israeli troops declared the northern part of Bethlehem a closed military zone on Sunday, forced Palestinian…
At noon on Monday, Israeli troops broke into the girls school inGovernor, Head of Bethlehem Education Office Fadi Abu Sada , September 1, 2003 At noon on Monday, Israeli troops…
Monday that the army is prepared for a ground strike in the GazaIMEMC & Agencies, September 1, 2003 Israeli Army Chief of Staff Moshe Ya’alon told the Israeli Cabinet Monday…
vehicles snaked through the city of Nablus early Tuesday morning toMuath Shreida, September 1, 2003 In yet another invasion, Israeli forces in jeeps and military vehicles snaked through the city…
admitted to the hospital on Saturday after being shot by IsraeliAmjad Shawar, August 31, 2003 According to Alia Hospital medical sources, three wounded were admitted to the hospital on Saturday…
exchange of fire with Palestinian resistance activists around hisAli Samoudi, August 31, 2003 Israeli troops arrested Amjad Makhzomi Saturday afternoon after an exchange of fire with Palestinian resistance activists around…
On Saturday afternoon, Aya Fayad, 8, was shot in the chest and later died in Khan Younis Hospital when Israeli soldiers stationed in a nearby military base opened fire at…
Israeli military operations in Balata refugee camp north of the WestSearches in Balata Refugee Camp Mo’ath Shreidah, IMEMC, August 30, 2003 Israeli military operations in Balata refugee camp north of…
Nablus. Israeli troops called for back up forces and spread in theMo’ath Shreideh, IMEMC, August 30, 2003 10:16 Curfew continues for the third day in Balata refugee camp, near Nablus.…
Israeli troops closed all the leads to the northern West Bank cityBurqin Village Mosque Ali Samoudi, August 30, 2003 Israeli troops closed all the leads to the northern West Bank…
and arrested Saed Faid, a leading member in the Fatah affiliatedAbdul Hafiz Abdul Hafiz,IMEMC, August 30, 2003 Israeli troops invaded the Palestinian West Bank city of Qalqilya and arrested Saed…
Israeli troops invaded the village of Saida north of Tulkarem onTrees in Tulkarem Region Muntasir Al-Anani, August 30, 2003 Israeli troops invaded the village of Saida north of Tulkarem on…
curfew that has been imposed on Jenin and its camp for the thirdAli Samoudi, IMEMC, August 29, 2003 Israeli forces detained a number of Palestinians for defying the curfew that…
Israeli air force Helicopters fired a missile at a donkey cart inOthers Fadi Abu Sada, Ghassan Andoni & Agencies, August 29, 2003 Israeli air force Helicopters fired a missile at…
Wednesday that Israeli troops are ready for a wide scale landIMEMC & Agencies, August 28, 2003 A top Israeli army officer in the southern regional leadership said Wednesday that Israeli…
Palestinian General Security reported that late on Wednesday nightGaza IMEMC Staff, August 28, 2003 Palestinian General Security reported that late on Wednesday night Israeli troops stationed at Abu Holy military…
At 2:00 A.M. Thursday morning Israeli forces invaded Balata refugeeBuildings Occupied Mo’ath Shreideh, IMEMC, August 28, 2003 At 2:00 A.M. Thursday morning Israeli forces invaded Balata refugee camp in Nablus.…
erupted for hours between Palestinian resistance and the IsraeliAli Samoudi, IMEMC, August 28, 2003 Israeli forces raided the town of Qabatia south of Jenin. Clashes erupted for hours between Palestinian…
Two American nationals and two British nationals are being detainedConsulates Give Weak Effort to Release Them Tim Covi, IMEMC, August 28, 2003 Two American nationals and two British nationals are…
Front for the Liberation of Palestine (PFLP) headed by GeorgeRashid Hilal, IMEMC, August 27, 2003 A large Israeli army force raided the offices of the Palestinian Front for the Liberation…
Bethlehem Tuesday evening, arriving at the mosque area in the centerFadi Abu Sada – IMEMC, August 27, 2003 Israeli troops invaded Aida Refugee camp in the West Bank city of…
According to a statement released by an Israeli army spokesperson,Liquidation IMEMC and Agencies, August 27, 2003 9:58 According to a statement released by an Israeli army spokesperson, the Tuesday night…
Defense Ministry, Amos Gilad, told Arab Ynet in a private interviewIMEMC Staff, August 27, 2003 The head of the security and political sections of the Israeli Defense Ministry, Amos Gilad,…
For the second day, Jenin city and camp are under tight curfew. Inin Al-Zababdeh Ali Samoudi, IMEMC, August 27, 2003 13:24 For the second day, Jenin city and camp are…
consecutive day today. Soldiers are still stationed inside the cityMuath Alsharida, IMEMC, August 27, 2003 Israeli military operations in Nablus continued for the sixth consecutive day today. Soldiers are still…
Gaza. Reports from Gaza say that an Apache helicopter shot threeIMEMC & Agencies, August 26, 2003 Israeli forces launched another missile attack on Hamas members in Gaza. Reports from Gaza…
again invaded Jenin city and camp. The attack started when more than’Ali Samodi, IMEMC, August 26, 2003 After less than twenty-four hours since withdrawing, Israeli forces again invaded Jenin city…
Nablus Tuesday morning after a few hours of announcing the end ofMuath Alsharidah – IMEMC, August 26, 2003 Similar to what happend in Jenin, Israeli troops raided the city of…
Palestinian West Bank city of Nablus Tuesday morning and kidnappedMuath Alsharidah – IMEMC, August 26, 2003 Israeli undercover units broke into Rafidia hospital in the Palestinian West Bank city of…
Israeli forces invaded the southwestern area of Rafah city in theShelling the Southeastern Area of Khan Younis IMEMC & Agencies, August 25, 2003 Israeli forces invaded the southwestern area of…
On Monday morning, Israeli forces arrested four Palestinians fromRifidia Neighborhood Moa’th ‘Asharidha, IMEMC, August 25, 2003 On Monday morning, Israeli forces arrested four Palestinians from the Balata refugee camp east…
Israeli soldiers detained three Palestinian youth on the main streetUndress Ali Samoudi – IMEMC, August 25, 2003 Israeli soldiers detained three Palestinian youth on the main street in Jenin Sunday…
Palestinian private car Sunday night in the Rimal neighborhood ofIMEMC & Agencies, August 25, 2003 Two Israeli military helicopters fired at least 3 missiles at a Palestinian private car Sunday…
suspicions of carrying out terrorist attacks against Palestinians inIMEMC & Agencies In the past few days, Israeli security arrested 9 Jewish men on suspicions of carrying out terrorist attacks against…
Hebron and force shopkeepers to close their stores.Amjad Shawar – IMEMC Israeli troops used Sunday noon tear gas to impose a curfew on Hebron and force shopkeepers to close their…
Palestinian mediacl sources in the city of Khan Younis north of GazaYounis IMEMC Staff Palestinian mediacl sources in the city of Khan Younis north of Gaza reported that Mohamad Abu…
Israeli army intensified Sunday morning its presence and operationsNablus Muath AlSharidah – IMEMC Israeli army intensified Sunday morning its presence and operations in the old city of Nablus. Israeli army…
days, shot and killed one Palestinians and wounded two others. TheMuath Shreideh, IMEMC, August 23, 2003 Israeli troops, operating inside the city of Nablus for the past 3 days, shot…
section of the West Bank city of Nablus for the third consecutiveMo’ath Shreideh, IMEMC,August 23, 2003 Israeli troops continued with their military actions inside the old section of the West…
its refugee camp for the second consecutive day.Ali Samoudi, IMEMC, August 23, 2003 Israeli troops kept the curfew over the west bank city of Jenin and its refugee camp for…
The Israeli forces imposed curfew on Hebron city and its suburbsresidents injured Amjad Shawar, IMEMC, August 23, 2003 18:22 The Israeli forces imposed curfew on Hebron city and its suburbs…
poured into the streets of Gaza City to march in the funeralIMEMC & Agencies, August 23, 2003 According to local media sources, more than 100,000 Palestinians poured into the streets…
Palestinian sources reported Thursday evening the arrest of threeJihad Ali Samoudi, IMEMC, August 22, 2003 Palestinian sources reported Thursday evening the arrest of three Palestinians among them two operatives of…
demolished Thursday 22 houses in the town of Nazalat Issa near theIMEMC & Agencies, August 22, 2003 For the sake of building the separation wall, Israeli bulldozers demolished Thursday 22…
and two near Jenin.Ali Samoudi, IMEMC, August 21, 2003 10:32 Israeli troops demolished three homes in last night, one in Hebron, and two near Jenin. In Hebron, troops demolished the…