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Abdullah the Second of Jordan in the US.George Rishmawi & Agencies, May 6, 2004 The US President George W. Bush will meet Thursday with King Abdullah the Second of Jordan…

fire, on Thursday morning, at two groups of Lebanese residents asGhassan Andoni-IMEMC & Agencies, May 6, 2004 Israeli troops at Har Dov, on the Israel-Lebanon border, opened fire, on Thursday…

details of a plan for a comprehensive peace agreement withIMEMC & Agencies, May 6, 2004 Israeli daily newspaper Yedioth Ahranoth published Thursday the details of a plan for a comprehensive…

the founders of Hamas in Gaza Strip.George Rishmawi & Agencies, May 6, 2004 Israeli authorities release, Wednesday night Mohammad Taha one of the founders of Hamas in Gaza Strip. Taha,…

period in which he ignored religious parties and admits that he didGhassan Andoni-IMEMC & Agencies, May 6, 2004 Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon expressed sorrow for the long period in…

Gaza Strip Friday night and destroyed more than 24 houses inGeorge Rishmawi – IMEMC, May 6, 2004 A large force of the Israel army invaded the city of Rafah, southern…

countries to reject the Palestinian motion in the UN that calls forGeorge Rishmawi & Agencies, May 6, 2004 The Israeli Foreign Minister Silvan Shalom called the European countries to reject…

described the Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon’s plan as a ‘rareGeorge N. Rishmawi & Agencies, May 5, 2004 The Quartet called for a full Israeli withdrawal from Gaza Strip and…

The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) held a press conference on 18 February 2004 in which it expressed its concern over the serious humanitarian and legal problems related…

include other Lebanese and Iranian prisoners in French jails.George Rishmawi & Agencies, May 5, 2004 Al-Mustaqbal Lebanese newspaper online reported that the deal will include other Lebanese and Iranian prisoners…

be used to build outposts in the West Bank.IMEMC Staff, May 5, 2004 17:20 The Israeli Housing and Construction Ministry has released money to be used to build outposts in…

claim to belong for the Lebanese Hezbollah in the western strip ofIMEMC & Agencies, May 5, 2004 Israeli Air Force warplanes launched an attack at two targets they claim to…

Sharon’s plan in the Sunday Likud referendum as a “setback.”Ghassan Andoni-IMEMC & Agencies May 4, 2004 The U.S. considers the defeat of Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon’s plan in the…

decided to reject a Jordanian request for a letter balancing theGhassan Andoni & Agencies, May 4, 2004 , 15:40 The Washington Post reported Tuesday that the United States has decided…

an appeal, of which IMEMC received a copy, to the internationalGeorge N. Rishmawi – IMEMC, May 4, 2004 The families of Jayyous Village north East of Qalqilia have issued an…

started its articles page on April 30th, 2004.Saed Bannoura, & Agencies, May 4, 2004 “Yes, Arafat must be terminated”; with this heading Maariv newspaper started its articles page on April…

belongs to Palestinian charitable organizations, believed to beGeorge Rishmawi & Agencies, May 4, 2004 The Palestinian Authority has freed funds it froze last year that belongs to Palestinian charitable organizations,…

results, it would be to not underestimate the power that settlersAnalysis/Ghassan Andoni-IMEMC, May 4, 2004 11:29 If a lesson could be learned out of the Sunday’s Likud referendum results, it…

dramatic progress might occur in the case of the second stage of theGeorge Rishmawi & Agencies, May 4, 2004 The Israeli TV Channel 2, reported in its Monday main news…

three of them serious, as the Israeli Air Force Apaches shelled aIMEMC Staff, & Agencies, May 4, 2004, 11:50 Two Palestinians were killed and at least 20 others were wounded,…

Minister accepted his request to discuss “ Israel ’s plan toGhassan Andoni-IMEMC & Agencies, May 4, 2004 Israeli Justice Minister Yousif Lapid said Tuesday that the Prime Minister accepted his…

Prime Minister Ariel Sharon has six options in the aftermath of hisGeorge N. Rishmawi & Agencies, May 3, 2004 Experts in the Israeli law and political analysts said, Israeli Prime…

In response to the results of the Likud referendum, The PalestinianTable Ghassan Andoni-IMEMC & Agencies, May 3, 2004 In response to the results of the Likud referendum, The Palestinian Authority…

Monday about arresting five Israeli Intelligence Service (Mossad)George N. Rishmawi, May 3, 2004 16:37 The Irani online newspaper ‘Tehran Times’ revealed information, Monday about arresting five Israeli Intelligence Service (Mossad)…

defeat, the disengagement initiative was ‘unstoppable.’, vowingGhassan Andoni-IMEMC & Agencies, May 3, 2004 Deputy Prime Minister Ehud Ulmert said Monday that despite the hard defeat, the disengagement initiative was ‘unstoppable.’,…

Tuesday, as ‘the most important the Quartet has ever held.’Ghassan Andoni-IMEMC & Agencies, May 3, 2004 Diplomats are describing the planned Quartet meeting in New York, on Tuesday, as ‘the…

eight-months-pregnant mother were killed Sunday when PalestinianIMEMC Jerusalem Correspondent, May 3, 2004 Four children from Gush Katif settlement and their eight-months-pregnant mother were killed Sunday when Palestinian gunmen ambushed their…

its efforts on bringing about early general elections with theGhassan Andoni-IMEMC & Agencies, May 3, 2004 Labor Party head Shimon Peres called Monday his party to concentrate its efforts on…

as the leader of Hamas in the Gaza Strip, and official source inGhassan Andoni-IMEMC & agencies, May 2, 2004 Against Israeli media reports over the election of Dr. Mahmoud Zahar…

Gaza Strip Gazi Jibali submitted Sunday morning his resignation.IMEMC & Agencies, May 2, 2004 Palestinian sources reported that the Head of Palestinian in the Gaza Strip Gazi Jibali submitted Sunday…

As army raided Saturday Khan Yunis refugee camp, an army tank fired live ammunition killing eight-year-old Hussein Abu Eker. Seven more Palestinians, including another child, were also wounded in the…

said Saturday that Sharon’s failure on Sunday referendum would proveGhassan Andoni-IMEMC & agencies, May 2, 2004 On the eve of the Likud referendum, a Palestinian official source said Saturday that…

One Settler Woman and her four children were killed Sunday afternoonGaza Shooting IMEMC & Agencies, May 2, 2004 One Settler Woman and her four children were killed Sunday afternoon as…

Sunday by 12:30 P.M. in the Likud Party referendum on Prime MinisterIMEMC & agencies, update May 2, 2004 Some 8.4 percent only of eligible voters had cast their ballots Sunday…

Hezbollah warned to ‘resort to other alternatives’ if LebaneseGhassan Andoni-IMEMC & agencies, May 1, 2004 According to a report in the Lebanese weekly Al-Kifah al-Arabi, Hezbollah warned to ‘resort to…

Danny Ayalon informed Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon thatGhassan Andoni-IMEMC & Agencies, May 1, 2004 According to governmental sources, Israeli Ambassador to the U.S. Danny Ayalon informed Israeli Prime Minister…

Bethlehem, is under curfew.George N. Rishmawi – IMEMC, May 1, 2004 For the sixth day in a row, the town of Beit Sahour, east of Bethlehem, is under curfew. The…

of the West Bank wall, workers rally for demonstration at Abu Dis.Johannes Wahlstrom, May 1, 2004 16:34 As unemployment among Palestinians skyrockets with the construction of the West Bank wall,…

As Arafat was proven to be irreplaceable, Next move came to prove that there was no need for a Palestinian partner. Israeli Prime minister Ariel Sharon changed the rules of…

met Friday in London to discuss ways of reviving the deterioratingGeorge N. Rishmawi & Agencies, May 1, 2004 The Quartet envoys from the EU, US, Russia and the United Nations…

pro-disengagement camp can overcome the small gap and win the LikudIMEMC & Agencies, update May 1, 2004 Israeli Defense Minister Shaul Mofaz said that he believes that the pro-disengagement camp…

Reuters reported that Anan sent a letter to Arafat criticizing him for not implementing security reforms.IMEMC & agencies, April 30, 2004 United Nations Secretary-General Kofi Annan urged Friday Palestinian President…

The two checkpoints are considered the start of the daily suffering of Palestinians traveling form the north to the south or vice versa, since the beginning of Al-Aqsa Intifada.Feature Story-IMEMC,…

What looks as a sever conflict is in reality a highly disciplined crisis within the Israeli trip. It apparently aims at searching for the best ways to insure keeping most…

foothills, including shacks, tents and public facilities erected byGhassan Andoni & Agencies, April 30, 2004 Army destroyed Thursday morning 11 structures in the southern Hebron foothills, including shacks, tents and…

international requests of subjecting it to international inspection.The Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon said Thursday that Israel will maintain ambiguity about its nuclear capacity despite of the international requests of…

‘We will wave the flag of unity no matter what the result is, The Likud will be unified after the referendum. We are committed to accepting any decision.’ Deputy Minister…

Studies and Cultural Dialogue showed that for the first time publicGhassan Andoni & Agencies, April 30, 2004 The results of a public opinion poll, conducted by the Center of Studies…

showed that 36% only of Likud voters would vote in favor of IsraeliGhassan Andoni, Saed Bannourah & Agencies, April 30, 2004 A poll conducted Thursday on behalf of Israeli newspaper…

Sari Nusseibeh on bail after he was arrested and questioned earlierIMEMC & Agencies, April 29, 2004 Israeli Police released Wednesday Al Quds University President Dr. Sari Nusseibeh on bail after…

Israel to dismantle its nuclear arsenal, is expected to visit theIMEMC & Agencies, April 29, 2004 UN nuclear watchdog Chief Mohamed ElBaradei, who earlier called Israel to dismantle its nuclear…

the Israeli security agents recruit to work for them.IMEMC & Agencies, April 29, 2004 17:37 Palestinian Officials undermined the issue of the ‘informers’ that the Israeli security agents recruit to…

The Palestinian commission to the UN is planning on submitting aborders only IMEMC & Agencies, April 29, 2004 The Palestinian commission to the UN is planning on submitting a proposal…

Sharon called his disengagement plan campaign team for an urgentIMEMC & Agencies, April 29, 2004 Worried about recent Poll results, Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon called his disengagement plan campaign…

Israeli boarder police responded to Palestinian teens throwingIMEMC Jerusalem Correspondent, April 29, 2004 More than four people were beaten and at least three wounded when Israeli boarder police responded to…

of the Palestinian Security Chief in Gaza Strip, Ghazi Jibali in aIMEMC & Agencies, April 29, 2004 AP reported that a large bomb went off early Thursday at the house…

The Bedouins in Israel are living their everyday life both in and outside of what counts as the Israeli society. About 80,000 of Israel’s 140,000 Bedouins are living in unrecognised…

sources informed them that the Prime minister intends to evacuateIMEMC & Agencies, April 28, 2004 Settlers stepped up their attack against Sharon, claiming that Likud sources informed them that the…

deal between Israel and Hezbollah, a dispute erupted overIMEMC & agencies, April 28, 2004 10:32 On the eve of implementing the second phase of the prisoners’ swap deal between Israel…

Philadelphi corridor, on the border between Gaza and Egypt, as partIMEMC & Agencies, April 28, 2004 Israel would dig a trench alongside a section of the border Philadelphi corridor, on…

U.S. administration is leaning to present Jordan’s King AbdullahRecognizing WB Jewish “population centers” IMEMC & Agencies, April 28, 2004 9:18 U.S. administration is leaning to present Jordan’s King Abdullah with…

York a cross road that will define the future of theIMEMC Staff & Agencies, April 28, 2004 8:47 The Palestinian Authority sees in the May 4th Quartet meeting in New…

A sense of serenity flows through his deep blue eyes, his voice seems tranquil and muffled through his great grey beard. His face is expressionless. Yaacov came to Israel sixteen…

between supporters and opponents of disengagement. Knesset SpeakerIMEMC & Agencies, April 27, 2004 The Ceremony of Israeli Independence Day turned into a context between supporters and opponents of disengagement. Knesset…

Chairman, Yasser Arafat, according to a poll conducted on theIMEMC Jerusalem Correspondent & Agencies, April 27, 2004 The Israeli government should kill Palestinian President and PA Chairman, Yasser Arafat, according…

women into the armed forces on the eve of Israel’s Independence Day,IMEMC Jerusalem Correspondent, April 27, 2004 Hundreds of Israelis demonstrated the conscription of young men and women into the…

government minister said Monday that Britain has to be ‘realistic’IMEMC & Agencies, April 27, 2004 In response to harsh criticisms to U.K.’s Middle East Policies, a government minister said Monday…

said to be connected to Al-Qaeda and planning a mega attack inIMEMC & Agencies, April 27, 2004 The Jordanian TV aired a confession of a suspect member of a group…

The women, who called the wall, ‘Apartheid Wall’ decided to march nonviolently and join their hands together in this protest.IMEMC Staff, April 27, 2004 18:49 Palestinian, Israeli and International women…

prime minister Ariel Sharon warned that anyone who harms Jews orIMEMC & Agencies, April 27, 2004 Speaking at the memorial of civilian victims on Monday, Israeli prime minister Ariel Sharon…

The women, who called the wall, ‘Apartheid Wall’ decided to march nonviolently and join their hands together in this protest.IMEMC Staff, April 27, 2004 18:49 Palestinian, Israeli and International women…

Palestinian Authority can control the Gaza Strip if Israel withdrewIMEMC & Agencies, April 27, 2004 Palestinian Prime Minister Ahmed Qurei said Monday that the Palestinian Authority can control the Gaza…

Easter should be a time of joy and celebration, yet for Christians in Beit Sahour and other parts of Palestine it is a time that tests one’s faith. It is…

Detectives from the National Fraud Squad told the Tel Avivtycoon IMEMC & Agencies, April 26, 2004 Detectives from the National Fraud Squad told the Tel Aviv Magistrate’s Court on Sunday…

carrying three young Palestinians.IMEMC Staff, April 26, 2004 Israeli Soldiers threw a percussion grenade inside a civilian car carrying three young Palestinians. Two of them were named as, Anton Shomali…

establishment as their Nakba (‘catastrophe’) Day, will march to oneIMEMC & Agencies, April 26, 2004 Israel’s Arab community, who consider the anniversary of Israel’s establishment as their Nakba (‘catastrophe’) Day,…

To the other side of the line, Palestinians refer to the same day as the Catastrophe “Al-Nakbah”, in which 90% of Palestinians were forced to leave their towns and villages…

reported that Dr. Mahmoud Zahar has been elected political leader ofIMEMC & Agencies, April, 26, 2004 According to the Israeli newspaper Haaretz, a Palestinian source reported that Dr. Mahmoud Zahar…

The Aqsa Martyr Brigades, the military wing of Fatah, claimedSoldier IMEMC & Agencies, April 26, 2004 The Aqsa Martyr Brigades, the military wing of Fatah, claimed responsibility for killing one…

At 11:00 am Monday April 26, life in Israel will halt in commemoration of the ones killed in “ Israel’s wars”, announcing the start of the celebrations of Israel’s Independence…

Mordechai Vanunu is staying, proposed moving him to the AnglicanIMEMC & Agencies, April 25, 2004 St. George’s Church in East Jerusalem, where nuclear whistle-blower Mordechai Vanunu is staying, proposed moving…

Israeli media sources reported that both Finance minister BenjaminCampaign IMEMC & agencies, April 25, 2004 Israeli media sources reported that both Finance minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Education Minister Limor Livnat…

Arab MKs of the National Democratic Coalition (NDC) sent a letter toin Israel IMEMC & Agencies, April 25, 2004 Arab MKs of the National Democratic Coalition (NDC) sent a letter…

Palestinian President Yassir Arafat ‘a disaster’ for theIMEMC & Agencies,April 25, 2004 Israeli Interior Minister Avrahm Poraz (Shinui) called Sunday Palestinian President Yassir Arafat ‘a disaster’ for the Palestinians, but…

Sana ’ only lives some meters away form Gosh Katif settlement in the Gaza Strip.Feature Story, April 24, 2004 The Runner Sana’ Abu Bakhit leaves her home every dawn in…

of unknown people is carrying attacks against the cars of ArabIMEMC & Agencies, April 24, 2004 Head of Safad College, north Israel, Havron Tarabulsy, said, a group of unknown people…

newspaper Yudot Ahranot, indicated a worrying decline in the LikudIMEMC & Agencies, April 24, 2004 The results of the public opinion poll, published Friday by Israeli newspaper Yudot Ahranot, indicated…

States bias towards Israel encouraged Israeli Prime Minister ArielIMEMC & Agencies, April 24, 2004 Palestinian Prime Minister Ahmed Qureia said on Saturday that United States bias towards Israel encouraged Israeli…

Source: Arabs 48 The Runner Sana’ Abu Bakhit leaves her home every dawn in order to exercise and run in the streets of Deir Al-Balah refugee camp in the Gaza…

Friday the proposla to deploy international forces in Gaza, but saidIMEMC & Agencies, April 24, 2004 Israel’s deputy ambassador to the United Nations Arye Mekel opposed Friday the proposla to…

sponsors of the road map to peace between the Israelis andIMEMC & Agencies, April 23, 2004 EU foreign policy chief Javier Solana confirmed Thursday that the sponsors of the road…

told me in a friendly talk that it was ridiculous for a PrimeAnalysis-Ghassan Andoni-IMEMC, April 23, 2004 A Palestinian Cabinet Minister, speaking on conditions of anonymity, told me in a…

and wounded one in the West Bank city of Qalqilyah, raising theIMEMC & Agencies, April 23, 2004 Israeli Special army unit killed Thursday overnight 3 Palestinians and wounded one in…

Thursday morning on his disengagement plan, saying that whoeverIMEMC & Agencies, April 22, 2004 Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon addressed the Knesset on Thursday morning on his disengagement plan, saying…

a statement denouncing Israel’s unilaterally disengagement plan,IMEMC & Agencies, April 22, 2004 The Organization of the Islamic Conference (OIC) on Thursday issued a statement denouncing Israel’s unilaterally disengagement plan, calling…

Brigades operative saying that the Palestinian President YasserIMEMC & Agencies, April 22, 2004 15:48 The French News Agency, AFP, reported Ali Barghouti, Al-Aqsa Martyrs Brigades operative saying that the Palestinian…

President George W. Bush to reconsider his tacit recognition of someIMEMC & Agencies, April 22, 2004 Palestinian Prime Minister Ahmed Qureia urged, Thursday U.S. President George W. Bush to reconsider…

Tulkarem, in the early hours of Thursday morning. The opened fire atIMEMC & Agencies, April 22, 2004 A large force of the Israeli army invaded the West Bank city of…

by Prime Minister Ahmed Qurei is discussing the option of collectiveIMEMC & Agencies, April 22, 2004 Reuters reported, Thursday that the Palestinian Government, headed by Prime Minister Ahmed Qurei is…

Associate Press that instead of criticizing President George Bush,IMEMC Staff & Agencies, April 21, 2004 U.S. secretary of state Collin Powell said in an interview with Associate Press that instead…