Palestinians Mark the Land Day
day and to protest the Israeli government policy.George Rishmawi, IMEMC & Agencies, March 30, 2004 The Arab Palestinians in Israel called a general strike to mark land day and to…
Sharon to Hold Lukid Referendum on Disengagement Plan
disengagement plan in the middle of next month with Likud partyIMEMC & Agencies, March 30, 2004 Israeli PM, Ariel Sharon, will hold a referendum on his disengagement plan in the…
Demonstrations and Marches on Land Day in Palestine and Israel
near the city of Jenin in the West Bank, Tuesday, in a demonstratingIMEMC & Agenices, March 30, 2004 Israeli soldiers used tear gas at demonstrators in Al-Taybeh village near the…
Egypt Revived Efforts to Unify PA Security
to unify all Palestinian security forces under one commanderIMEMC & agencies, March 29, 2004 According to media sources, Egypt is actively working on a proposal to unify all Palestinian security…
Jewish Residents in Majdal Tiberius Demand Expelling its Arab Residents
Translated by: Saed Bannoura, IMEMC A fundamental Jewish committee called “Working for Megdal†released a statement describing the existence of Arabs in Megdal Tiberius as a threat accusing them of…
Abu Rudeineh Dismisses that the PA Asked the CIA to Protect Arafat
Yasser Arafat dismissed Saturday, allegations that the PalestinianIMEMC & Agencies, March 29, 2004 Nabil Abu Rudeineh, senior advisor to the Palestinian President, Yasser Arafat dismissed Saturday, allegations that the Palestinian…
A fundamental Jewish committee called `“Working for Megdal` released a statement describing the e
On the other hand, the statement considered the Arab existence as a threat to their girls, children and a cause for horror and crimes. Moreover, the statement asked the Jews…
Sharon To Appel: ‘ The Island Is In Our Hands’
over tapes and documents in corruption case.IMEMC & agencies, March 29, 2004 The Israeli Supreme Court ruled that Ariel Sharon’s son must turn over tapes and documents in corruption case.…
Six Arab states so far accepted Egypt’s invitation to hold the Arab Summit in Cairo in mid April. Tu
‘There is no justification for delaying the summit, and for one party imposing its views unilaterally without consulting others,’ Mubarak said.Jordan, Syria, Saudi Arabia, Yemen, and Bahrain responded positively to…
Sharon: If Cabinet Reject Disengagement, Will Form a New One
In a meeting with Knesset Foreign Affairs and Defense CommitteeImmediatly IMEMC Staff & Agencies, March 29, 2004 In a meeting with Knesset Foreign Affairs and Defense Committee Sharon said that…
Israeli Source: Great Progress in Talks With Washington
Chief Dov Weisglass arrived back to Israel Friday. A senior officialIMEMC & agencies, March 28, 2004 Israeli delegation to Washington headed by Prime minister Bureau Chief Dov Weisglass arrived back…
Egyptian Efforts to Convene an Arab Summit
Arab Summit, saying that Egypt was ready to host a summit as soon asIMEMC & Agencies, March 28, 2004 Egypt regretted the Tunisia decision to postpone indefinitely the Arab Summit,…
Sharon close to be indicted for bribery
state prosecutor office, Israeli State Prosecutor Edna Arbel is toIMEMC & Agencies, March 28, 2004 After earning the support of the four senior satff members in the state prosecutor office,…
Hamas: Won’t Allow PA to Be the Only Decision Maker
movement will end the Palestinian Authority monopoly over the futureIMEMC & Agencies, March 28, 2004 For the first since established, Hamas leader affirms that his movement will end the Palestinian…
Due to Israeli Measures, U.N. Agencies Might Cut Back Aid to Gaza
their humanitarian work in Gaza because of Israeli restrictions.IMEMC & Agencies, March 27, 2004 U.N. aid agencies warned that they might cut back, or even end, their humanitarian work in…
Bush to Meet ME Leaders, Including Sharon On April
Prime Minsiter, and the King of Jordan to discuss ‘the war on terrorIMEMC Staff & Agencies, March 27, 2004 U.S. President will seperately meet Egyptian President, Israeli Prime Minsiter, and…
Palestinians Widely Condemned Use of Children as War Soldiers
individuals condemned Thursday the use of children in militaryIMEMC Staff & Agencies, March 27, 2004 Most of Palestinian organizations, resistance groups, and many individuals condemned Thursday the use of children…
Next Target for assassination is a Arab Israeli
Israeli assassinations is Qais Obeid a Palestinian from Taybeh, inIMEMC & Agencies, March 27, 2004 The Israeli Channel Ten TV reportedly said, the next target for the Israeli assassinations is…
Israel: Hamas Too Weak to Threaten Disengagement
Israeli PM Ariel Sharon’s disengagement plan after Sheikh AhmedIMEMC & Agencies March 27, 2004 Hamas no longer has the capabilities to pose a major threat to Israeli PM Ariel Sharon’s…
While the world celebrates Mothers day; 80 women are still detained, including 9 mothers, 2 infants
Translated by: Sa’ed Bannoura, IMEMC Mother’s day is a significant day celebrated in every country in this world including Palestine, but the fact remains clear… 80 women are still detained…
To Whom You Sing? To Whom We Sacrifice?
Dear Star Academy students, I am as well an academy student from Palestine. I closely followed your program and got to feel very close to you. I strongly feel that…
To Whom You Sing? To Whom We Sacrifice?
I am as well an academy student from Palestine. I closely followedFeature-a prisoner letter, Arbas48, March 27, 2004 Dear Star Academy students, I am as well an academy student from…
Russia Regrets American Veto
regrets over the U. S. move to veto a United Nations SecurityIMEMC & Agencies, March 27, 2004 Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Yuri Fedotov expressed Friday regrets over the U. S.…
U.N. aid agencies warned that they might cut back, or even end, their humanitarian work in Gaza beca
According to Jean-Marc Siblot, World Food Program chief for the Palestinian territories, World Food Program stocks in the Gaza Strip will only last about 1 1/2 months if the situation…
EU Will not Recognize Unilateral Alteration of WB Borders
unilateral change in Israel’s borders from before the 1967 Six DayIMEMC staff & Agencies, March 26, 2004 The European Union said Thursday that it will not recognize any unilateral change…
Jordan to Legaly Claim Confiscated Money
Shraga in an attempt to retrieve a sum of 40 million Shekels, IsraelIMEMC & Agencies, March 26, 2004 The Bank of Jordan started contacts with the Israeli Lawyer Aliad Shraga…
Hanegbi: Arafat not Marked for Assassination
Hanegbi said Thursday in Mexico that Palestinian President YasserIMEMC Staff & Agencies, March 26, 2004 Israeli Likud party hardliner and Internal Security Minister Tzachi Hanegbi said Thursday in Mexico that…
U.S. Vetoed Resolution Condemning Israel for Targeted Killings
resolution condemning Israel for the killing of Hamas spiritualIMEMC Staff & agencies, March 26, 2004 The United States vetoed Thursday a United Nations Security Council resolution condemning Israel for the…
Violence expected on Land Day
remembrance of Land day, 30th of March, when six Arabs were killedIMEMC & Agencies, March 26, 2004 Both Police and Arab leaders in Israel believes the annual remembrance of Land…
US Rejected Demand to Recognize Major WB Settlements
rejected an Israeli demand for Washington recognize the West BankIMEMC Staff & Agencies, March 26, 2004 Israeli diplomatic sources said Thursday that the United States rejected an Israeli demand for…
Israeli soldiers kill 2 Palestinian gunmen near Gush Katif
what they called ‘unique naval attack’ at Tel Katifa settlement inIMEMC & Agencies, March 26, 2004 The Islamic Resistance Movement, Hamas claimed responsibility for what they called ‘unique naval attack’…
Hamas’s Revenge Capabilities
Ahmed Yassin, Hamas leaders are still vowing unprecedented revengeGhassan Andoni-IMEMC-Analysis, March 26, 2004 Four days after the assasination of Hamas,s spritual leader Sheikh Ahmed Yassin, Hamas leaders are still vowing…
Three Arrested Outside Damascus Gate
Jerusalem’s Old City, as police prevented Muslim males under the ageIMEMC Correspondent Jerusalem, March 26, 2004 At least three people were arrested during brief scuffles outside Jerusalem’s Old City, as…
Hamas Denies Threatening US
threatened attacks against the US after the assassination of SheikhIMEMC & Agencies, March 25, 2004 16:31 Abdel Aziz Rantisi, the new leader of Hamas, has denied Hamas threatened attacks against…
UN Offers Security Rrole in Gaza
establish law and order in the Gaza Strip after Israel withdraws.IMEMC & Agencies, March 25, 2004 UN Secretary General, Kofi Anan, has offered the United Nations help establish law and…
U.S. Unlikely to Recognize WB Settlement Blocks
to recognize major settlement blocks in the West bank in exchange toIMEMC Staff & Agencies, March 25, 2004 U.S. Administration sources say that it would be hard for the U.S.…
A Palestinian Call for a Peaceful Intifada
reaction to Mondays assassination of Sheikh Ahmad Yassin.IMEMC & Agencies, March 25, 2004 18:12 Palestinian Officials and intellectuals call upon a non-violent reaction to Mondays assassination of Sheikh Ahmad Yassin.…
Army: Kid Wearing an Explosive Belt was captured at Check post
a Palestinian boy aged 14 wearing an explosive belt at the HawaraIMEMC & Agencies, March 25, 2004 Israel army source reported the capture, on Wednesday afternoon, of a Palestinian boy…
U.K. Ordered freeze of Hamas Leaders’ assets
England to freeze any assets of five senior Hamas leaders, includingIMEMC & Agencies, March 25, 2004 U.K. Treasury chief Gordon Brown ordered Wednesday the Bank of England to freeze any…
More than 16,000 Palestinians from the villages of Azmout, Salem and Deir Hatab to the east of Nablu
Meanwhile, Ayman Zamel, from the village of Dier Al-Hatab complained that the village suffers from lack of medication since medical teams can’t enter and provide the sick with the medication…
U.S.-Israel Bargaining Over Disengagement Ongoing
Minister Ariel Sharon’s bureau chief Dov Weisglass, in two daysIMEMC Staff & agencies, March 25, 2004 Israeli media sources reported Wednesday that The Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon’s bureau chief…
1997 a 30 years long cease-fire.
1997 a 30 years long cease-fire.The ex-head of Israeli Mosad AVrime Halevey reviled Tuesday that Sheikh Ahmed Yassin, whom Israel assassinated on Monday, proposed in 1997 a 30 years long…
Rantisi: Will Fight Israel Anywhere & Everywhere
Abdul-Aziz Al-Rantisis pledged to avenge the assassination of SheikhIMEMC Staff & Agencies, March 24, 2004 Immediately after he was announced as the new Hamas leader, Dr. Abdul-Aziz Al-Rantisis pledged to…
UN Security Council Fails to Criticize Israel for Assassination
criticizing Israel for the assassination of Sheik Ahmad Yassin, lateIMEMC & Agencies, March 24, 2004 The UN Security Council failed Tuesday to agree on a statement criticizing Israel for the…
Exchange of Threats Between Hamas and Israel
agency has quoted the leader of the Islamic Resistance MovementIMEMC & Agencies, March 24, 2004 The Israeli newspaper Haaretz reported that the German DPA news agency has quoted the leader…
Rantisi, the New Hamas Gaza Strip Leader
Hamas in the Gaza Strip, replacing Sheikh Ahmed Yassin, who wasIMEMC Staff & Agencies, March 24, 2004 Dr. Abdel Aziz Rantisi, 57, became the new ‘general commander’ of Hamas in…
Hamas after Sheikh Yassin
leader of the Islamic Resistance Movement (Hamas), the movement isGhassan Andoni-IMEMC-Analysis By assassinating Sheikh Ahmed Yassin, the founder and the spiritual leader of the Islamic Resistance Movement (Hamas), the movement…
Fear in Jerusalem
Jerusalem was a dead city at the news of Sheikh Ahmed Yassin’s assassination, Monday. {mosimage}Palestinians went on strike throughout East Jerusalem, West Bank and Gaza Strip as the Palestinian Authority…
Clashes at Qalandiya and Al-Ram
Sheik Ahmed Yassin’s assassination at Israeli Border Police inIMEMC Correspondant, Jerusalem, March 23, 2004 Palestinian teens set a car on fire and threw stones in protest of Sheik Ahmed Yassin’s…
Worldwide rejection of Yassin’s Assassination
criticised from both the EU and the USA. Though Hamas is recognisedIMEMC & Agecies, March 23, 2004 Mondays assassination of Sheik Ahmad Yassin has been strongly criticised from both the…
Targeted Killings to Continue, Arafat Likely on List
‘If we will continue, in a determined way, with our strikes against Hamas and other ‘terror’ groups, with the means I outlined, including action against those leaders, we will bring…
Tens of Thousands Bury Sheikh Yassin in Gaza
Ahmad Yassin, the founder of Hamas who was killed along with sevenGeorge N. Rishmawi, IMEMC March 22, 2004 Tens of thousands of Palestinians marched in the funeral of Sheikh Ahmad…
Palestinians in Israel and the Democratic Israel
Israel is officially a democratic Jewish state. In that contradiction lies the problem for the Palestinian Arabs in Israel who are 19 percent of the whole population. On one hand…
American Eyewittness Account to Peaceful Demo
It is amazing how quickly one day, actually really only five hours, can really push one forward. Today for the first time I really felt endangered, pretty scared during various…
Israel Assassinates Sheik Ahmad Yassin in Gaza
Ahmad Yassin, the spiritual leader and founder of Hamas MondayIMEMC & Agencies, March 22, 2004 Israeli helicopters fired several missiles at the car of Sheikh Ahmad Yassin, the spiritual leader…
Sharon Opened Gates of Hell
Even when it is understandable that Israel is not interested in giving a hand to the Arafat-led Palestinian Authority, it is less understandable to why Israel, on the eve of…
Arafat: Will Arrest and Punish the Killers of George Khoury
President Yasser Arafat conveyed his warmest condolences andIMEMC & Agencies, March 21, 2004 In a phone conversation with Lawyer Elias Khoury, Palestinian President Yasser Arafat conveyed his warmest condolences and…
6 Wounded as Army Attacked Wall Demonstrators near Ramallah
the West Bank City of Ramallah, were wounded as army and borderIMEMC Staff & Agencies, March 21, 2004 6 residents of the Village of Kharbathah Bani Harith, North West of…
Egypt & UK Actively Involved in Gaza Security Arrangement
this week to discuss with the Palestinian Authority theIMEMC Staff & Agencies, March 21, 2004 An Egyptian security delegation is scheduled to visit the Gaza Strip this week to discuss…
Netanyahu Casts Conditional Support for Disengagement
Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, stated his conditions for supportingIMEMC Staff & Agencies, March 21, 2004 During a Sunday meeting with Likud ministers, Israeli Finance Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, stated his conditions for…
Haloutz Appointed as Army Deputy Chief of Staff
General Dan Haloutz, the head of Israeli Air Force, as the ArmyIMEMC & Agencies, March 20, 2004 Israeli Defense Minister Shauel Mofaz approved the appointment of General Dan Haloutz, the…
Music Kills Boredom at Checkpoint
north of Nablus, sounds of a lute were heard among the crowd ofFeature Story, March 20, 2004 16:13 Amidst the atmosphere of boredom at an Israeli military checkpoint north of…
Haifa Police Ignored Solid Warnings over Jewish Terror Group
the police 3 years ago that Eliran Golan, the main suspect in theIMEMC & Agencies, March 20, 2004 Haifa police ignored a warning from a Haifa resident who reported to…
Midwinter Rude Night Visitors
The narrow allies of Balata Refugee Camp, east of West Bank city ofBalata Refugee Camp is exposed to frequent arrest raids Feature Story by Amin Abu Wardeh, March 20, 2004…
Music Kills Boredom at Checkpoint
Translated by: Saed Bannoura, IMEMC Amidst the atmosphere of boredom at an Israeli military checkpoint north of Nablus, sounds of a lute were heard among the crowd of detained workers.…
King Abdullah Met Secretly With Sharon
Thursday paid a secret visit to Israeli Prime Minister ArielIMEMC & Agencies, March 19, 2004 Israeli media sources reported that King Abdullah of Jordan on Thursday paid a secret visit…
Army Officer to be indicted for killing 4 Palesitnians
causing death through negligence after four Palestinians were killedIMEMC & Agencies, March 19, 2004 The commander in charge of a tank battalion will be indicted for causing death through negligence…
Army leaves Gaza City with a scene of destruction behind
withdrew from Al-Mighraqa area, near Gaza city.IMEMC & Agencies, March 19, 2004 Palestinian security sources in Gaza said that the Israeli army withdrew from Al-Mighraqa area, near Gaza city. Local…
UNRWA: `“Israeli Army demolished 31 houses in Rafah in 24 hours`
Army has completely demolished 31 houses, during its militaryIMEMC Staff, March 19, 2004 A report published by UNRWA, Thursday, revealed that the Israeli Army has completely demolished 31 houses, during…
Moment of silence in Palestinian Schools
as a protest to the bloody situation in many parts in the world,IMEMC & Agencies, March 19, 2004 In solidarity with the victims of the terrorist attacks in Spain and…
Sharon to Present Disengagement to His Cabinet Sunday
to present his unilateral disengagement plan to his ministers in theIMEMC Staff & Agencies, March 19, 2004 Israeli official sources said that Prime Minister Ariel Sharon plans to present his…
Israeli Government sources: West Bank withdrawal will be Minimal, no
Israeli sources said that the Israeli Prime Minister, Ariel Sharonpullout from Philadelphi Road IMEMC & Agencies, March 18, 2004 Israeli sources said that the Israeli Prime Minister, Ariel Sharon has…
Army withdraws from Rafah temporarily
dead, including two children, and more than 29 others injured inIMEMC & Agencies, March 18, 2004 The Israeli army withdrew from Rafah leaving seven Palestinians dead, including two children, and…
Al-Baz met with Arafat in Ramallah
Hosni Mubarak political advisor, Osama Al-Baz, asked the PalestinianIMEMC & Agencies, March 18, 2004 In a meeting described as a consultation, the Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak political advisor, Osama Al-Baz,…
Resistance Denies Relation to Minor Suicide Attack
failed bombing attack at Howarh military check post, which IsraeliIn an interview with the Israeli news electronic site Arab Y net, a leader in Al-aqsa martyrs’ brigades denied any relation…
Al-Aqsa Martyrs Brigades Wavers between PA and Resistance
President Arafat headquarters in Ramallah refrained from answeringIMEMC & Agencies, March 17, 2004 Palestinian officials who stepped out of the Sunday meeting in President Arafat headquarters in Ramallah refrained from…
Two Killed as Gaza Prepares for Massive Incursion
operations began Wednesday morning Rafah refugee camp, as bothIMEMC Staff, March 17, 2004 Two Palestinians have been killed and at least 10 injured when army operations began Wednesday morning Rafah…
Six Palestinians Killed in Gaza Strip in less than 24 hours
launched its third air strike at Gaza Strip in less than 24 hours,IMEMC & Agencies, March 17, 2004 Two Palestinian children were killed as the Israeli Air Force launched its…
Palestinian Children Commemorate the Death of `“Rachel Corrie`
the memory of Rachel Corrie, the American peace activist killedIMEMC Staff, March 17, 2004 11:44 Tens of Palestinain children held a ceremony today in tribute for the memory of Rachel…
Palestinian deportee Returns to the West Bank
Intisar Al-Ajjoury a Palestinian detainee who was deported by the military from the West Bank into Gaza returned yesterday to Askar refugee camp near Nablus. {mosimage}Al-Ajjoury said to arabs48 news…
Sharon: Disengagement is to Avoid Political Vacuum
the Knesset through turning the vote into a vote of confidence,IMEMC Staff & Agencies, March 16, 2004 Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon managed to escape a defeat in the Knesset…
Palestinians left Outside Jerusalem Wall are Moving In
move into the municpal borders of Jerusalem because of fear to looseIMEMC & Agencies, March 16, 2004 The Jerusalemites who live outside of the Wall started recently to move into…
Ashdod Bombers likely Tunneled Through
in Ashdod’s Port that killed 11 and injured over 16, Israeli sourcesIMEMC & Agencies, March 16, 2004 Israeli intelligence service is still investigating Monday’s bombing in Ashdod’s Port that killed…
Sharon to Step up Military Operations
territories in response to the suicide bombing on Sunday thatIMEMC Staff, March 16, 2004 Israeli forces plan to increase military operations in Palestinian territories in response to the suicide bombing…
The Israeli court suspends wall construction in some villages, in
The Israeli State General Attorney decided Tuesday to halt theother villages still IMEMC & Agencies, March 16, 2004 The Israeli State General Attorney decided Tuesday to halt the constructions of…
Critical Mass: Responding to the non-violent `“enemy`
Duqqu’s barrier construction said on Thursday, as he overlooked theIMEMC Staff, Analysis – March 16, 2004 “Civilians are not a worth adversary,†the head of security at Beit Duqqu’s barrier…
The Conflict Crossed More Lines
 In the absence of diplomatic efforts, the fighting tradition in the current Israeli-Palestinian crisis is based on the principle of “no act goes unpunishedâ€Â. Both, Israeli army and Palestinian resistance…
Israeli Air Force Strikes Gaza
Rafah and air strike at Al-Zaytoon and Al-Nasser neighborhoods inIMEMC & Agencies, March 15, 2004 15:37 One Palestinian killed and four injured in an Israeli invasion in Rafah and air…
Ten killed in a double bombing in Ashdod Port
Brigades, two huge blasts rocked the heavily guarded harbor inIMEMC & Agencies, March 15, 2004 In a joint attack between Al-Aqsa Martyrs Brigades and Al-Qassam Brigades, two huge blasts rocked…
Villagers Denied Permits To Cross Wall Gates
region, Israel is still denying villagers permits to cross the WallIMEMC & Agencies, March 14, 2004 Few months after the completion of the Separation wall in Tul karim region, Israel…
Israel Seeks U.S. Approval to Annexing WB Settlements
support of the United States for annexing major West bank settlementIMEMC Staff & Agencies, March 14, 2004 Israeli Political sources reported Friday that Israel demands the support of the United…
Facts Remain, Plans Can Fade Away
unilateral disengagement plan, the facts created on ground throughGhassan Andoni-IMEMC-Analysis, March 14, 2004 As Israeli Prime minister Ariel Sharon is wavering about his unilateral disengagement plan, the facts created on…
U.S.: Disengagement Risky, But With Historic Potential
provide as much support as possible to Israeli Prime Minister ArielIMEMC Staff & Agencies, March 14, 2004 According to Israeli sources, U.S. President George Bush decided to provide as much…
PA Officials Meet American Envoys in Jerusalem
three American envoys, which took place in the American ConsulateIMEMC Staff & agencies, March 13, 2004 Palestinian Minister Saeb Erikat described the meeting with the three American envoys, which took…
Israel and Egypt discuss Ammending Camp David Accords
the amending the Camp David Peace agreement to enable Egypt to moreIMEMC & Agencies, March 13, 2004 Al-Hayat daily Arab newspaper said that Egypt and Israel discussed the amending the…
Annan Warns Against Unilateral Attempts
and Palestinians to resume peace talks, warning that unilateralIMEMC Staff & Agencies, March 13, 2004 United Nations Secretary-General Kofi Annan urged Friday Israelis and Palestinians to resume peace talks, warning…
PA: No Political Price for Lifting the Siege over Arafat’s
Israeli media by the Israeli Prime Minister Office claiming thatIMEMC Staff & Agencies, March 13, 2004 Palestinian Authority source strongly dismissed news leaked to Israeli media by the Israeli Prime…
Netanyahu Publicly Criticises Disengagment
American envoys who came to Israel to examine the details of theIMEMC Staff & Agencies, March 13, 2004 Upon a request from Israeli Prime minister Ariel Sharon, the three American…
Egypt to host talks between Palestinian factions on Gaza’s future
Yasser Arafat, said Saturday that Palestinian internal talks willIMEMC & Agencies, March 13, 2004 Nabil Abu Rudeineh, senior advisor of the Palestinian President Yasser Arafat, said Saturday that Palestinian internal…
LAW: `“ Army killed this week 32 Palestinians including 11 children`
this week 32 Palestinians including 11 children during severalIMEMC & Agencies, March 12, 2004 16:22 LAW Society in Ramallah revealed that the military killed during this week 32 Palestinians including…