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The Political Advisor of the Palestinian President Yasser Arafat Nabil Abu Rudeineh said Wednesday afternoon that the Palestinian Authority might consider the Special UN envoy to the UN, Terje Roed-Larsen…
Dr. Mahmoud Al-Asali, head of Kamal Adwan Hospital in Beit Lahia north of the Gaza Strip, said that the number of residents killed in the continuous military operations in the…
Senior American and Israeli officials agreed to start negotiations to define the boundaries within which Israel is allowed to do construction work in the West Bank. The U.S. administration is…
The Palestinian Prime Minister Ahmed Qurei dismissed reports on Palestinian Authority decision to delay taking the West Bank Separation Wall issue to the United Nations Security Council until after the…
Israel is mobilizing to convince ‘relevant countries’ not to vote in favor of the International Court of Justice (ICJ) ruling in the General Assembly of the United Nations. Palestinian observer…
Palestinian Medical sources at the ‘Aqsa Martyrs’ hospital (formerly Al-Shifa) in Gaza city that four Palestinians have been killed and one seriously injured on Saturday afternoon as Israeli Air Force…
Now, the court ruled, Palestinians happy, Israelis angry, Europeans welcomed, U.S brushed aside, so, what comes next? Facts: The ruling is not binding. Any UN General Assembly resolution that can…
Palestinian Medical sources at the ‘Aqsa Martyrs’ hospital (formerly Al-Shifa) in Gaza city that four Palestinians have been killed and one seriously injured on Saturday afternoon as Israeli Air Force…
After the International Court of Justice ruled at The Hague, that the West Bank Separation wall Israel is building, the Israeli Foreign Minister Silvan Shalom said, Israel will continue building…
The main obstacle that blocks the way towards a peaceful solution to the Palestinian-Israel conflict is the huge gap that exists between justice and reality. The Friday ICJ ruling and…
Translated by: Saed Bannoura Hanan Al-Khatib, a lawyer at the Palestinian Prisoner society, visited a number of female detainees in Al-Ramla detention camp, which includes 45 female detainees, who told…
As the International Court of Justice’s ruling is being read at The Hague now, the judges unanimously, rejected claims that it has no jurisdiction to rule on the wall issue.…
Translated by George Rishmawi-IMEMC Abu Mazin: Things would have been different, had Sharon suggested the Disengagement Plan to us earlier The former Palestinian Prime Minister Mahmoud Abbas (Abu Mazin) held…
Islamic Jihad spokesperson Khader Habib revealed Wednesday that resistance leaders and Palestinian Authority officials are discussing halting Qassam’s firing into Israeli areas, confirming that Resistance groups will submit their final…
The Palestinian Prime Minister Ahmad Qurei said there will be no further talks on any topic as long as the Middle East Quartet keeps its unclear position on the West…
Palestinian sources reported that two Israeli air to ground missiles hit a car in Zeitoun neighborhood of Gaza City. Eyewitnesses reported that the three passengers in the car managed to…
Palestinian sources reported that Isam Mhameed 30, from Qalqilia, an operative of the Aqsa Brigades was killed in Balata refugee camp east of the West Bank city of Nablus. Eyewitnesses…
Fatah Movement denied Haretz report, which claimed that Palestinian President Yasser Arafat called off the movement internal elections in the Gaza Strip because his supporters were losing. Sakher Besaso, member…
American peace activist Anne-Robinson-Peter who has been detained for 14 days at Ben Gurion airport, appeared Tuesday before Judge Oded Mudrik at Tel Aviv District Court. Robinson-Peter was charged with…
Two Palestinians, Dr. Khaled Saleh of the A-Najah University in Nablus, his son Mohammed were killed Tuesday early morning hours as Israeli helicopter gunship fired a missile at a four…
Army shot dead a 14-year-old Palestinian boy in the Gaza Strip city of Khan Younis late on Monday after an Israeli was wounded by a Qasam rocket fired at the…
Palestinian sources reported that the Egyptian government has officially informed the Palestinian factions of delaying the inter-Palestinian dialogue which was scheduled for the beginning of the month, till the second…
Despite Palestinian Presidnet Yasser Araft’s objections over the participation of security personnel in elections, Fatah movement in the Gaza Strip is proceeding with its internal elections that began on May…
Israeli troops assassinated Khaled Suleiman Al-Hawi, 23 years old, leader of the Aqsa Martyrs brigades in Jenin, wounded three others and arrested one of them. Al-Hawi, and the other three…
Palestinian sources said to Palestinian were killed in Al-Barazil neighborhood in Rafah southern Gaza Strip and six others were injured in Jabalia and Al-Nuseirat Refugee Camp north of the Strip…
More than 200 residents of Az Zawiya village, joined by 10 international supporters, confronted a phalanx of army jeeps and hummers today, as they tried to reach the land near…
Translated by, Saed Bannoura, IMEMC Palestinian detainees in Israel detention camps tell horrible stories of violations and assaults they are subjected to in Israeli detention camps, above all, what makes…
According to a public opinion poll, conducted by the Palestinian Center for Policy and Survey Research, 80% of Palestinians backed Cairo’s demand for merging Palestinian security devices under an empowered…
In a rare move, Israeli Military Police last week arrested a sergeant in the paratroopers Brigade on suspicion that he abused Palestinians when he commanded the Hawara checkpoint near the…
Translated and edited by George Rishmawi-IMEMC Between 7 am – 8 am is the time when the ‘Iron Gate’ in the separation wall, an entrance to five villages south of…
Al-Aqsa Martyrs Brigades publicly executed an informer and collaborator with the Israeli Intelligence Service ‘Shabak’ from Tubas village near Jenin. The brigades confirmed that Mohammad Abdul Raziq 45, confessed that…
Palestinian Jerusalemites started a new hunt for flats to live and a resettle again in Jerusalem, after army started to encircle Jerusalem with the Separation wall which will disconnect them…
The persistent decision by the Israeli leader Ariel Sharon to go through with his plans to withdraw from the Gaza Strip dictates that a second look at the concept of…
Israeli army killed three Palestinians in Rafah, Khan Younis and Beit Hanoun in the Gaza Strip on Friday. On the other hand, a Palestinian medical source said Yasser Al-Arja 27,…
Even the Israeli high court considered the already built wall sections northwest and southeast of Jerusalem as illegal demanding a reroute. The court ruling was based on the grave living…
A report by Palestine News Network details some of the events of the past week, in which Israeli soldiers killed 17 Palestinians; 16 of them were unarmed civilians, including two…
Even the Israeli high court considered the already built wall sections northwest and southeast of Jerusalem as illegal demanding a reroute. The court ruling was based on the grave living…
Oppressed nations are usually trapped into thinking that the world is a justice-driven one and define their goals accordingly. The more the developed countries talk about democracy, human rights, and…
Israeli army demolished Thursday two homes in Jericho and destroyed a wall which encircles a mosque in the city. WAFA news agency said that soldiers detonated the homes of Abdul-Maseeh…
One of the three Aqsa Brigades operatives who survived the army operation in the old city of Nablus, in which five of the most wanted leaders of the brigades together…
The head of the Palestinian Intelligence service Amin Al-Hindi saidfollowing the pullout George Rishmawi-IMEMC & Agencies, June 30, 2004, 10:35 The head of the Palestinian Intelligence service Amin Al-Hindi said…
As Israel is assembling troops at the Gaza Strip borders, apparently preparing for a wide scale invasion of the northern parts of the Palestinian Strip, the debate over Israeli Prime…
Government, accused the Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon ofGeorge Rishmawi-IMEMC & Agencies, June 29, 2004 Dr. Nabil Sah’ath, Minister of Foreign Affairs in the Palestinian Government, accused the Israeli Prime…
Amjad Al-Najjar, head of the Palestinian Prisoner Society office inSaed Shiokhy, PNN Translated by, Saed Bannoura, IMEMC, June 2004 Amjad Al-Najjar, head of the Palestinian Prisoner Society office in Hebron,…
An Interview with Hassan Khareishah, the head of the PLC’ committee, which investigated the Egyptian Cement Scandal, and the head of the PLC’ monitoring committee. Translated and Summarized by: Ghassan…
Israeli sources reported that two Israelis were killed and fewTwo Israelis killed in Sderot by Qassam Rockets IMEMC Staff & Agencies, June 28, 2004 Israeli sources reported that two Israelis…
            Palestinian Sources reported that two Palestinians were killed and            eight injured in as the Israeli forces in Neve Dikalim military base            opened fire at the residential area in…
Translated by, Saed Bannoura, IMEMC Al-Fawwar means a fountain with strong water flooding out, that’s why the refugee camp was named Al-Fawwar, the 720 Dunums which is the size of…
                       Until the day in which Mahmoud Abbas was appointed to the position            of Prime Minister, and what accompanied it of forming the ministry            of interior,…
Palestinian sources reported that more than 50 people were wounded as police and border police launched an unprovoked attack firing of tear gas and stunt bombs at around 3000 peaceful…
of Prime Minister, and what accompanied it of forming the ministrySaed Bannoura-IMEMC & Agencies, June 27, 2004 Until the day in which Mahmoud Abbas was appointed to the position of…
            Over 800 Palestinians including around 45 Israeli and International            peace activists marched together in the village of Qiffin north of            Tulkarem in protest against building the separation…
army using trained dogs against them during interrogation, the mediaTranslated by: Saed Bannoura, IMEMC, June 2004, 12:55 Despite the fact that several Palestinian detainees spoke about the army using trained…
Translated by Saed Bannoura Akram Mansour, 44 years old, from Qalqilia, north of the West Bank has been detained since 1979. He is considered one of the oldest detainees among…
           The Palestinian Prime Minister Ahmad Qurei revealed Wednesday some            information about a meeting to be held next October between            Palestinians, Israelis, Egyptians and the Americans to do a…
Chief of Egyptian Intelligence, General Omar Suleiman said, theGeorge Rishmawi-IMEMC & Agencies, June 24, 2004, 09:46 After meeting with both, Palestinian and Israeli top officials, Chief of Egyptian Intelligence, General…
            The Reform Movement’s top religious body is expected to issue a            statement condemning home demolitions carried out by the Israeli            army.            Some 400 rabbis from different…
meeting Wednesday with the Palestinian Leadership in Ramallah.George Rishmawi-IMEMC & Agencies, June 23, 2004 The head of Egyptian intelligence, Omar Suleiman has concluded his meeting Wednesday with the Palestinian Leadership…
On the occasion of the first anniversary for our wedding, my wife Fida and I decided to save some money of our monthly budget and go to the same place…
Jihad, Popular and Democratic fronts issued a statement on MondayIMEMC Staff & Agencies, June 22, 2004 Palestinian resistance groups, including Fatah, Hamas, Islamic Jihad, Popular and Democratic fronts issued a…
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…
rejected military claims that they intended to conduct a suicideIMEMC Staff & Agencies, June 21, 2004 Families of the two underage girls arrested Wednesday, June 16th, rejected military claims that…
way in front of the huge army bulldozer with her body.Report-Amin Abu Warda, June 21, 2004 Nadia Lami, 65, did not pay attention to soldiers and blocked the way in…
Translated By, Saed Bannoura, IMEMC “I dream about hugging my son freely, far away from prison bars, but soldiers banned me even from visiting him†With this sentence Fatima Al-Nims,…
In a statement issued on Sunday, Hamas urged the PalestinianSeparation Wall IMEMC Staff & Agencies, June 21, 2004 In a statement issued on Sunday, Hamas urged the Palestinian Authority to…
soldiers banned me even from visiting himâ€ÂTranslated By, Saed Bannoura, IMEMC, June 2004 “I dream about hugging my son freely, far away from prison bars, but soldiers banned me even…
Dr. Mahmoud Al-Zahar, one of Hamas’ prominent leaders in the GazaRole George Rishmawi-IMEMC & Agencies, June 19, 2004 Dr. Mahmoud Al-Zahar, one of Hamas’ prominent leaders in the Gaza strip…
endeavors to merge them in its security forces.George Rishmawi-IMEMC & Agencies, June 19, 2004 The Aqsa Martyr Brigades rejected the Palestinian Authority’s endeavors to merge them in its security forces.…
official who is allowed to meet with the old enemies, Sharon andGhassan Andoni-IMEMC-Analysis, June 19, 2004 The head of Egyptian Intelligence Omar Sulieman is the only foreign official who is…
President Yasser Arafat, for the first time ever, said that heIMEMC & Agencies, June 18, 2004 In an Interview with Israeli newspaper Haaretz, Palestinian President Yasser Arafat, for the first…
Officials in the Palestinian Authority said Friday that the PA andGaza George Rishmawi-IMEMC & Agencies, June 18, 2004 Officials in the Palestinian Authority said Friday that the PA and Palestinian…
Moments of silence, a killing silence, control the place, calmness interrupted every short period with moaning, the atmosphere was so damp, I felt that she will choke at any moment,…
President Hosni Mubarak in Cairo on Thursday to prepare for theGeorge Rishmawi-IMEMC & Agencies, June 17, 2004 Palestinian Prime Minister Ahmad Qurei is to meet with the Egyptian President Hosni…
to meet with the head of the Egyptian Intelligence Services, OmarGeorge Rishmawi-IMEMC & Agencies, June 16, 2004 The Palestinian Prime Minister Ahmad Qurei heads to Cairo Wednesday to meet with…
which stated that army increased its assassinations againstSaed Bannoura-IMEMC & Agencies, June 15, 2004, 18:16 The Palestinian Center for Human Rights published recently a report which stated that army increased…
Translated by: Saed Bannoura, IMEMC We get overwhelmed when we see our new born babies. As time passes by, they start their first steps while we measure with both eyes…
Rakan Nusseirat, 13 years old child from Jericho , who was detained in Ofer detention camp, near Ramallah, north of the West Bank for nearly three months, is considered the…
Zakaria Al-Zubeidi, leader of the Aqsa Martyrs Brigades in the cityOut George Rishmawi-IMEMC & Agencies, June 14, 2004, 11:18 Zakaria Al-Zubeidi, leader of the Aqsa Martyrs Brigades in the city…
Israel is planning to invite international partners to help construct multi-story buildings in slated for evacuation settlements to accommodate Palestinian refugees, therefore, ending their right to return. Sources in the…
started preparations for the construction of the separation wallIMEMC Staff & Agencies, June 14, 2004 Despite understandings with the U.S. administration, Israel has started preparations for the construction of the…
Saturday that the PA security devices will be reduced to three,IMEMC Staff & agencies, June 13, 2004 Palestinian National security Advisor General Jibreel Rajoub said Saturday that the PA security…
Jordanian officers to leave the area and warned Jordan againstIMEMC Staff & agencies, June 13, 2004 JENIN – Palestinian resistance groups asked Saturday a group of Jordanian officers to leave…
Martyrs Brigade dismissed media reports over the intentions of theIMEMC Staff & Agencies, June 13, 2004 A leaflet distributed Saturday and signed by both Fatah and Al-Aqsa Martyrs Brigade dismissed…
military intelligence research unit Amos Gilad deliberately guidedIMEMC Staff & Agencies, June 12, 2004 The dispute continued over whether the former head of Israeli military intelligence research unit Amos Gilad…
Army continued it military operations causing more human casualtieshours Saed Bannura-IMEMC & Agencies, June 12, 2004 Army continued it military operations causing more human casualties and destructions in the Palestinian…
Yasser Arafat is making a serious effort to integrate Fatah’sIMEMC & Agencies, June 12, 2004 A Palestinian source reported Friday that Palestinian President Yasser Arafat is making a serious effort…
I thought it was terrible. I was wrong. It is far, far worse! – These words sum up my feelings at that moment. I was standing on a hill overlooking…
Translated by Saed Bannoura Army, military operations and invasions took lives of innocent civilians, yet it reached to the small dreams of youths and children and took them away. Heavy…
Feature Story Translated and Edited by Saed Bannoura â€ÂThey wounded him three time, but he survived…until they killed him on while he was on his wheelchairâ€Â. Adel Yacob, from Qalandia…
revised disengagement plan as a historic decision; others are sayingGhassan Andoni-IMEMC-Analysis, June 7, 2004 Some describe the Israeli cabinet decision to approve the repeatedly revised disengagement plan as a historic…
It is becoming harder to listen to Army spokespersons’ accounts of incidents that include the killing of local Palestinians, especially when the killings take place in a clash with stone-throwing…
Sentenced to 5 life terms and 40 years more, legislator and Fatah leader Marwan Barghouthi dismissed the authority of the Israeli court, saying that it represents the occupation. Bargouthi, a…
incidents that include the killing of local Palestinians, especiallyGhassan Andoni-IMEMC-Op-Ed June 7, 2004 It is becoming harder to listen to Army spokespersons’ accounts of incidents that include the killing of…
Jewish settlements near the Bedouin communities in the Negev toIMEMC & Agencies, June 6, 2004 The Israeli Housing Ministry is advancing the establishment of Jewish settlements near the Bedouin communities…
On June 5, 1967 , Israel occupied the West Bank , Gaza Strip and East Jerusalem , from the Golan Heights in Syria , from the Sinai Desert to Egypt…
The Islamic Resistance Movement (HAMAS) has been seen by analysts as one of the major componants in the Palestinian resistance since its foundation. Despite the fact that Hamas has caused…
The Palestinian Council for Peace and Justice revealed that theMay†IMEMC Staff, June 5, 2004, 08:57 The Palestinian Council for Peace and Justice revealed that the violations conducted by Israel…
Egyptian security agreement is not a political which preserves theIMEMC Staff, June 5, 2004, 17:46 Abu Odai, leader of Al-Aqsa Brigades in the West Bank, said that the Egyptian security…
excess use of power against the Palestinian civilians and raidingGeorge Rishmawi-IMEMC & Agencies, June 5, 2004 Israeli continues to operate in the Palestinian regions with an excess use of power…
one of the major components in the Palestinian Resistance since itsIMEMC Staff, June 5, 2004 The Islamic Resistance Movement (HAMAS) has been seen by analysts as one of the major…