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Israeli civilians, others have followed their lead.Analysis/IMEMC Jerusalem Correspondent When Palestinian militant groups condone and support the killing of Israeli civilians, others have followed their lead. Every time Sharon orders…
that he supports Prime Minister Ariel Sharon’s plan to unilaterallyIMEMC & Agencies, April 20, 2004 Israeli Foreign Minister Silvan Shalom announced Monday afternoon that he supports Prime Minister Ariel Sharon’s…
One-State solution re-emergessupport to Israel IMEMC Staff & Agencies, April 20, 2004 One-State solution re-emerges US Democratic presidential candidate John Kerry pledges further allegiance with Israel, according to reports from…
Foreign Affairs and Defense Committee that the Israeli withdrawalIMEMC & Agencies, April 20, 2004 Military Intelligence, Major General Aharon Ze’evi told the Knesset Foreign Affairs and Defense Committee that the…
leader Dr. Abdul-Aziz Rantisi. Dr. Mahmoud a-Zahar, who wasIMEMC Staff & Agencies, April 19, 2004 Hamas has yet to decide on the successor of its assassinated Gaza leader Dr. Abdul-Aziz…
that he will support Prime Minister Ariel Sharon’s disengagementIMEMC Staff & Agencies, April 19, 2004 Israeli Foreign Minister Silvan Shalom announced on Monday afternoon that he will support Prime Minister…
clashes in Beitunia on Friday. Eye witnesses tell IMEMC that theIMEMC Correspondnat, April 19, 2004 Haseen Mahmod Alyan, 17, was killed by Israeli soldiers during clashes in Beitunia on Friday.…
groups entered its third year, special army units [in Arabic knownIMEMC-Feature Story, April 19, 2004 As the fight between the Israeli army and Palestinian resistance groups entered its third year,…
Wednesday after 18 years in Israeli jails, said what he did was ‘notIMEMC Staff & Agencies, April 19, 2004 Nuclear whistleblower Mordechai Vanunu, who is due to be released on…
meet in the coming days; the meetings will take the form ofIMEMC & Agencies, April 19, 2004 A Fattah official said Sunday that the Palestinian Factions will meet in the…
the leaders of his movement to discard Israeli threats, assertingIMEMC & Agencies, April 19, 2004 11:58 Khaled Mashaal, the chair of the political Bureau of Hamas called the leaders of…
officials, who met recently, agreed that if intelligence informationIMEMC Staff & Agencies, April 19, 2004 According to an Israeli source, Israeli political and security officials, who met recently, agreed that…
As the fight between the Israeli army and Palestinian resistance groups entered its third year, special army units [in Arabic known as Mustarebeen, in Hebrew as Dovdovan] continue to hunt…
As the fight between the Israeli army and Palestinian resistance groups entered its third year, special army units [in Arabic known as Mustarebeen, in Hebrew as Dovdovan] continue to hunt…
Haseen Mahmod Alyan, 17, was killed by Israeli soldiers during clashes in Beitunia on Friday. Eye witnesses tell IMEMC that the anti-wall demonstration was far from uncontrolled and that there…
minister’s son Gilad Sharon testify before the court and discloseIMEMC & Agencies, April 18, 2004 State Prosecution officials demanded Sunday that the Israeli prime minister’s son Gilad Sharon testify before…
As Shakir Da’ana 14, took his school bag and joined a group ofThe Silent War in Hebron’s Old City Feature Story-IMEMC, April 18, 2004 As Shakir Da’ana 14, took his…
will back Prime Minister Ariel Sharon’s plan.IMEMC & Agencies, April 18, 2004 Israeli Education Minister Limor Livnat announced Sunday that she will back Prime Minister Ariel Sharon’s plan. Finance Minister…
Leader Dr. Abdul-Aziz Rantisi and two of his aids in the Gaza city.IMEMC Staff & agencies, April 18, 2004 Over 100,000 joined Sunday the funeral of assassinated Hamas Gaza Leader…
Rantisi but has however decided to keep his name a secret.IMEMC & Agencies, April 18, 2004 Hamas leadership has already appointed a new chief to replace Rantisi but has however…
As Shakir Da’ana 14, took his school bag and joined a group of students to go to their school, which is close to Kiriat Arba’ Jewish settlement, an army Jeep…
that during the protests against the construction of the separationIMEMC & Agencies, April 17, 2004 Local sources in the village of Biddu, northwest Jerusalem, reported that during the protests against…
as saying that significant progress is likely to happen in theIMEMC & Agencies, April 17, 2004 The Egyptian newspaper Al-Ahram on Saturday cited European sources as saying that significant progress…
openly what was always discussed in closed rooms, but that does notGhassan Andoni-IMEMC-Analysis, April 17, 2004 In a certain way, it is true that U.S. President George Bush said openly…
procedures and attacks conducted against them in the IsraeliIMEMC & Agencies, April 17, 2004 Detainees intend to announce Hunger Strike in protest to the procedures and attacks conducted against them…
conditions and inhuman treatment.IMEMC & Agencies, April 17, 2004 The detainees at Ansar 3 detention camp suffer from hard living conditions and inhuman treatment. This detention camp, in the Negev…
accords, especially the article over refugees’ right, as deceptiveIMEMC Staff & Agencies, April 17, 2004 Israeli National security advisor Giora Eiland called Friday Geneva accords, especially the article over refugees’…
considered one of the most urgent issues as a result of theIMEMC & Agencies, April 17, 2004 The issue of the detainees in the Israeli detention camps is considered one…
European Union diplomat said Friday that a top-level meeting of theIMEMC Staff & Agencies, April 17, 2004 In response to a call from the Palestinian Authority, Senior European Union diplomat…
Palestinians have been arrested by Israel since September 2000IMEMC April 17, 2004 With the third year of the second Intifada, around 28 thousand Palestinians have been arrested by Israel since…
U.S. President George Bush said that his assurances to Israeli PrimeIMEMC Staff & Agencies, April 17, 2004 In a joint press conference with U.K. Prime Minister Tony Blair, U.S. President…
West Bank Settlement blocs, said sources close to the Israeli PrimeIMEMC & Agencies, April 17, 2004 After the visit to Washington, ‘Israel is planning to expand the West Bank Settlement…
Biddu, NW Jerusalem, Thursday during anti-barrier demonstrations.IMEMC Jerusalem Correspondent, April 16, 2004 More than four Israelis and four international were arrested in Biddu, NW Jerusalem, Thursday during anti-barrier demonstrations. One…
Thursday that if the disengagement plan is not approved in theIMEMC & Agencies, April 16, 2004 Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon’s son, MK Omri Sharon, warned Thursday that if the…
assurances to Israel, U.S. Secretary of State Collin Powell deniedIMEMC & Agencies, April 16, 2004 In an attempt to cool down harsh criticisms to President Bush’s assurances to Israel, U.S.…
the world leaders calling upon them to try to persuade the AmericanIMEMC & Agencies, April 16, 2004 The Palestinian President Yasser Arafat has sent a letter to some of the…
army used tear gas and rubber coated metal bullets against aroundIMEMC Staff & Agencies, April 16, 2004 Around 46 demonstrators were wounded, including many children, as army used tear gas…
Camp south of Gaza Strip injuring around 20 civilians in Bloc ‘J’,IMEMC & Agencies, April 15, 2004 12:32 Israeli Air force apaches fired several missiles at Rafah Refugee Camp south…
Palestinian refugees to return to areas they were expelled from andIMEMC & Agencies, April 15, 2004 Palestinian President Yasser Arafat confirmed Thursday the right of Palestinian refugees to return to…
percent of Likud voters if the party referendum over his plan isIMEMC & Agencies, April 15, 2004 Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon would win the support of over 57 percent…
‘gross violations of humanitarian law’.IMEMC & Agencies,, April 15, 2004 17:31 The United Nations Human Rights Commission has condemned Israel for ‘gross violations of humanitarian law’. At its annual session…
Palestinian Refugees to their land expelled from in 1948 and said noIMEMC & Agencies, April 15, 2004 The American President George W. Bush denied the Right of Return of Palestinian…
Sick Detainees Suffer From Lack of Medical Treatment Lawyer of the Palestinian Prisoner Club, Raed Mahameed, said that he met Sheikh Adnan Asfour, in Shatta detention camp and spoke to…
Nuclear whistle-blower Mordechai Vanunu will face harsh restrictionsVanunu Restrictions, Uncertain Hopes for Delegation IMEMC & Agencies, April 14, 2004 Nuclear whistle-blower Mordechai Vanunu will face harsh restrictions after release Israeli…
Sources in Washington reported Tuesday that there were still fewSharon-Bush to Meet Today, Small Gaps Still Exist IMEMC Staff & Agencies, April 14, 2004 9:09 Sources in Washington reported Tuesday…
IMEMC Staff & Agencies, April 14, 2004 15:52Qurei: U.S. has no right to Reward Israel on the Expense of Palestinians IMEMC Staff & Agencies, April 14, 2004 15:52 Palestinian Prime…
In the Early years of the past century, 1917 in particular, LordA New Middle East Balfour Declaration Ghassan Andoni-IMEMC-Analysis, 10:37 In the Early years of the past century, 1917 in…
The Yesha Council settlement movement issued a leaflet asking LikudLikud Members Campaign for Referundum IMEMC & Agencies, April 14, 2004 12:54 The Yesha Council settlement movement issued a leaflet asking…
Tuesday morning for talks over his disengagement plan with U.S.IMEMC Staff & Agencies, April 13, 2004 Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon departed for Washington early Tuesday morning for talks over…
Sharon and his Defense Minister Shaul Mofaz decided to evacuate 5IMEMC Staff & Agencies, April 13, 2004 Army Radio reported Tuesday that the Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon and his…
of Palestinians killed as a result of military shelling andIMEMC & Agencies, April 13, 2004 16:57 The Palestinian Ministry of Health announced Tuesday that the number of Palestinians killed as…
Washington, the Likud Members who oppose the unilateralIMEMC Staff & Agencies, April 13, 2004 11:13 At the start of the Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon’s visit to Washington, the Likud…
demonstrated Sunday opposite Sharon’s Negev ranch, accusing SharonIMEMC & Agencies, April 12, 2004 Hundreds of settlers from the Gaza Strip and the West Bank demonstrated Sunday opposite Sharon’s Negev ranch,…
the construction of the separation wall, reported that they areIMEMC Staff & Agencies, April 12, 2004 Villagers Northwest of Jerusalem, who peacefully protested against the construction of the separation wall,…
‘Arabs48’ electronic news site that Hamas will participate inIMEMC Staff & Agencies, April 12, 2004 Hamas leader in Gaza Ismael Haneiah confirmed in an interview with ‘Arabs48′ electronic news site…
Israel will not be demanded to completely withdraw the West Bank;IMEMC Staff & Agencies, April 11, 2004 Israeli source reported that the U.S. letter to Israel will include: Israel will…
Likud referendum over the disengagement plan on April 29,IMEMc & Agencies, April 11, 2004 The Likud party’s central election committee decided Sunday to hold Likud referendum over the disengagement plan…
supporting the Palestinian Authority to preserve law and order inIMEMC & Agencies, April 10, 2004 According to the Lebanese ‘Almustaqbal’ newspaper, Egypt conditioned supporting the Palestinian Authority to preserve law…
institution against Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon’s request toIMEMC & Agencies, April 10, 2004 Likud MK Gilad Erdan on Friday petitioned the party’s judicial institution against Israeli Prime Minister Ariel…
talks between Labor leadership and Israeli Prime Minister ArielIMEMC & Agencies, April 10, 2004 Labour MK Avraham Burg told Electronic news site (arabs48) that talks between Labor leadership and Israeli…
Different from most of Palestinian leaders who start experiencingBy Bethlehem TV Editorial Board-Analysis Translated by IMEMC, April 10, 2004 Different from most of Palestinian leaders who start experiencing detention at…
The Lebanese daily newspaper reported Saturday that Hamas Leader inInstitutions IMEMC & Agencies, April 10, 2004 The Lebanese daily newspaper reported Saturday that Hamas Leader in Gaza Abdul-Aziz Rantisis demanded…
elections chief to set the party referendum on disengagement planIMEMC & Agencies, April 9, 2004 Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon has formally asked the Likud elections chief to set the…
sign a document of principles that sets the ground rules for theIMEMC & Agencies, April 9, 2004 The Yesha Council of Settlements has backed out of an agreement to sign…
Hamas leader in Gaza Said Siam warned Thursday against misplacingDespite continuing national unity talks, Hamas has no immediate plans to join the current Palestinian Authority government. Hamas leader in Gaza…
due to the separation wall it is building in Palestinian West BankIMEMC & Agencies, April 9, 2004 Washington has no immediate plans to cut loan guarantees to Israel due to…
Prime Minister Ariel Sharon to be thrown into jail next to formerIMEMC & Agencies, April 9, 2004 Mayor of London Ken Livingstone has called Thursday for Israeli Prime Minister Ariel…
Thursday a draft of a ‘National Plan’. The plan summarizes theIMEMC Staff & Agencies, April 9, 2004 Palestinian Resistance Groups and Political factions released Thursday a draft of a ‘National…
Translated by Sa’ed Bannoura-IMEMC April 9, 2004Interview with WB Fatah Leader Hussein Al-Sheikh By: Nasser Lahham-Bethlehem-TV Translated by Sa’ed Bannoura-IMEMC April 9, 2004 Q1: How do you interpret the announcement…
Interview with WB Fatah Leader Hussein Al-Sheikh Translated by Sa’ed Bannoura-IMEMC Q1: How do you interpret the announcement made by Arafat to form a unified leadership? A: This is only…
extreme fundamental sect called Bratslav Hasidim, after accusingIMEMC & Agencies, April 8, 2004 16:15 Israeli Police arrested Thursday ten fundamental Jews, members of an extreme fundamental sect called Bratslav Hasidim,…
American consulate in East Jerusalem in a protest against killingIMEMC & Agencies, April 8, 2004 Palestinian Journalist Union organized a sit-in in front of the American consulate in East Jerusalem…
financial aid to support its efforts to develop the Negev and ‘itsIMEMC & Agencies, April 8, 2004 16:55 Israeli official sources reported that Israel is seeking U.S. financial aid to…
Sharon is working to get more support for his disengagement planIMEMC & Agencies, April 8, 2004 17:10 The Israeli Radio reported that the Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon is working…
Palestinian elections when Israel withdraws from the Gaza Strip,IMEMC & Agencies, April 8, 2004 Militant groups, such as Hamas, may be allowed to participate in Palestinian elections when Israel withdraws…
meet on April 21 with U.S. Secretary of State Colin Powell and otherIMEMC & Agencies, April 7, 2004 Palestinian Foreign Minister Nabil Sha’ath said Wednesday he will meet on April…
Fahmi Al-Oweiwy who managed lately to visit them, and informed himIMEMC & Agencies, April 7, 2004 18:20 Several sick detainees at Al-Ramleh detention camp met with Lawyer Fahmi Al-Oweiwy who…
Palestinian President Yasser Arafat said that he hopes Sharon wouldBy ArabYnet, April 7, 2004 In an interview with the Israeli newspaper Yidiot Ahronot, the Palestinian President Yasser Arafat said that…
inviting Hamas to join a unified leadership group, saying that itIMEMC & Agencies, April 7, 2004 10:56 The U. S. Administration warned the Palestinian Authority against inviting Hamas to join…
A joint Palestinian – Israeli public poll conducted by theDisengagement Plan IMEMC & Agencies, April 7, 2004 A joint Palestinian – Israeli public poll conducted by the Palestinian Center for…
barrier construction in the village of Biddu, NW Jerusalem earlyIMEMC Jerusalem Correspondent, April 7, 2004 At least 16 Palestinians were injured when Israeli forces resumed barrier construction in the village…
with Syrian President Bashar Asad and Sudani President Omar BashirIMEMC & Agencies, April 6, 2004 Egyptian President Husni Mubarak said following his summit meeting with Syrian President Bashar Asad and…
plan will launch a lobbying campaign in favor and against it in anIMEMC & Agencies, April 6, 2004 Likud ministers and MKs who oppose and support the disengagement plan will…
the Palestinian Authority, PA Chairman, Yasser Arafat was quotedIMEMC & Agencies, April 6, 2004 Hamas and Islamic Jihad may have a future leadership role alongside the Palestinian Authority, PA Chairman,…
Palestinian President Yasser Arafat approved in principle theGhassan Andoni-IMEMC-Analysis, April 6, 2004 The Palestinian Al-Ayamm daily newspaper reported Monday that Palestinian President Yasser Arafat approved in principle the establishment of…
against harming the Aqsa Mosque especially after the recent threatsIMEMC & Agencies, April 6, 2004 18:15 Al-Aqsa foundation for rebuilding the Islamic Holy Sites, warned against harming the Aqsa Mosque…
Prime Minister Ariel Sharon, to either assassinate Arafat or expelIMEMC & Agencies, April 6, 2004 The U.S. has affirmed its opposition to any attempt by the Israeli Prime Minister Ariel…
Minister Ariel Sharon admitted that his popularity depleted, butIMEMC & Agencies, April 5, 2004 In an interview with Israeli newspaper Haaretz, Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon admitted that his popularity…
all the roads leading to it in a military operation Sunday morning.IMEMC & Agencies, April 5, 2004 The Israeli army invaded the West Bank city of Tulkarem and blocked all…
holiday, which starts Monday night, as all the security servicesIMEMC & Agencies, April 5, 2004 Israeli police have beefed up their deployments for the Passover holiday, which starts Monday night,…
Al-Bureij refugee camp in central Gaza Strip on Monday near theIMEMC & Agencies, April 5, 2004 Three Palestinian teenagers were killed by Israeli tank shells in Al-Bureij refugee camp in…
pay a heavy price if it made any attempt to kill the PalestinianIMEMC & Agencies, April 4, 2004 Fatah movement issued a warning Saturday saying that Israel would pay a…
Israeli media sources reported that notes to be exchanged in theDemography IMEMC & Agencies, April 4, 2004 Israeli media sources reported that notes to be exchanged in the U.S.-Israel summit…
round of talks over national unity issues and future challengesIMEMC Staff & Agencies, April 4, 2004 Palestinian political factions concluded Saturday night in Gaza a round of talks over national…
the resistance gunman who carried out the shooting attack in AvneiIMEMC Staff & Agencies, April 4, 2004 Local sources in the West Bank city of Tulkarm identified Saturday the resistance…
Hamas figures during its Saturday invasion of the West bank city ofIMEMC & Agencies, April 4, 2004 Israel security source claimed that soldiers arrested 26 central Hamas figures during its…
arrived back from London denied that he said that the ‘role ofIMEMC & Agencies, April 4, 2004 Ex-Palestinian Internal security minister Mohammed Dahlan as he arrived back from London denied…
considered the disengagment plan as an opportinuty to ‘correct theIMEMC & Agencies, April 3, 2004 Israeli Oppostion leader and Labor Party head Shimon Peres considered the disengagment plan as an…
thretas to assassinate Palestinian President Yasser Arafat afterIMEMC & Agencies, April 3, 2004 The United States reiterated on Friday that its opposition to the thretas to assassinate Palestinian President Yasser…
with other Palestinian political groups in running the Gaza StripIMEMC Staff & Agencies, April 3, 2004 Hamas leaders announced Friday that they intend to share authority with other Palestinian political…