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Israeli Jews believe that the government should ‘encourage’ IsraeliIMEMC Staff & Agencies, June 22, 2004 A poll conducted by the University of Haifa, showed that 63.7% of Israeli Jews believe…
Israeli Jews believe that the government should ‘encourage’ IsraeliIMEMC Staff & Agencies, June 22, 2004 A poll conducted by the University of Haifa, showed that 63.7% of Israeli Jews believe…
visited several detainees in Jalbo’ prison, said several rapeIMEMC Staff & Agencies, June 22, 2004 Lawyer of the Palestinian Prisoners society, Raed Mhamid, who visited several detainees in Jalbo’ prison,…
that the Israeli Pullout from the Gaza Strip becomes part of theGeorge Rishmawi-IMEMC & Agencies, June 22, 2004 The Palestinian Cabinet called on the Quartet to put a plan ensuring…
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…
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…
will be dug along Gaza-Egypt borders until Egypt is consulted on theIMEMC & Agencies, June 21, 2004 Israeli Prime Minister told the Cabinet Sunday meeting that no ditch will be…
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…
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,…
Lebanon, 4 kilometers away from the borders; no casualties wereIMEMC & agencies, June 21, 2004 Israeli Jet Fighters bombarded Sunday afternoon targets in Southern Lebanon, 4 kilometers away from the…
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…
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…
treasury portfolio if it is to join a unity government.IMEMC & Agencies, June 21, 2004 Labor MK Shalom Simhon said Monday that his party will demand the treasury portfolio if…
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…
several detainees in Jalbo’ detention camp and said that severalIMEMC Staff, June 20, 2004 Lawyer of the Palestinian Prisoners society, Raed Mahamid, visited several detainees in Jalbo’ detention camp and…
helicopters fired Saturday night missiles at a metal workshop in theIMEMC Staff & agencies, June 20, 2004 Three residents suffered light injuries as Israel Air Force helicopters fired Saturday night…
High Court of Justice may intervene in his decision to close theIMEMC & Agencies, June 20, 2004 Associates of Attorney General Menachem Mazuz are concerned that the High Court of…
Shimon Peres conditioned joining Sharon’s cabinet with a ‘negotiatedIMEMC & Agencies, June 20, 2004 In an interview with New York Times, Israeli Labor party leader Shimon Peres conditioned joining Sharon’s…
representation in Abu Dhabi, according to an Israeli diplomaticIMEMC Staff & agencies, June 20, 2004 Israel is holding advanced talks for the opening of an Israeli representation in Abu Dhabi,…
machine gun fire during a southern Gaza Strip tour in Rafah.IIMEMC Staff & Agencies, June 19, 2004 A group of British lawmakers said Saturday they had come under army machine…
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…
In an open letter published Friday, the head of the Druze RefusniksUniform they Wear’ IMEMC Staff & Agencies, June 19, 2004 In an open letter published Friday, the head of…
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…
machine gun fire during a southern Gaza Strip tour in Rafah.IIMEMC Staff & Agencies, June 19, 2004 A group of British lawmakers said Saturday they had come under army machine…
labor to join the governmental coalition, claiming that it wouldIMEMC & Agencies, June 19, 2004 Israeli Finance Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is opposed to inviting labor to join the governmental coalition,…
The European Union reiterated it rejection to the forcefulin ME George Rishmawi-IMEMC & Agencies, June 19, 2004 The European Union reiterated it rejection to the forceful modifications made on the…
the size of children’s toys, and guard posts filled with high-techIMEMC Staff & Agencies, June 19, 2004 Army is looking into using remote-controlled vehicles; drone planes the size of children’s…
The Palestinian Initiative for the Promotion of Global Dialogue, Mifath, said that the continuous increase of settlements aims to diminish any opportunity to establish a Palestinian viable independent state in…
Central Committee of the National Religious Party, (Mafdal) signed aGeorge Rishmawi-IMEMC & Agencies, June 18, 2004 Israeli sources reported that the more than half the members of Central Committee of…
digging a water trench along the Philadelphi axis, the strip alongGeorge Rishmawi-IMEMC & Agencies, June 18, 2004 The Israeli Ministry of Defense published Thursday call for bids for digging a…
Israeli newspaper Haaretz reported Friday that an army unitPalestinian George Rishmawi-IMEMC & Agencies, June 18, 2004 Israeli newspaper Haaretz reported Friday that an army unit responsible for the death of…
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,…
previous similar acts, the Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon saidIMEMC & Agencies, June 17, 2004 In an attempt to relate his intended evacuation of settlements to previous similar acts, the…
A United Nations Human Right investigator has warned the U.S. heavyArmy George Rishmawi-IMEMC & Agencies, June 17, 2004 A United Nations Human Right investigator has warned the U.S. heavy equipment…
resumed Thursday morning their peaceful protests after armyIMEMC Staff & Agencies, June 17, 2004 Residents of Skaka village, east of the west bank city of Salfit resumed Thursday morning their…
Erikat will visit Washington on June 23, to meet U.S. secretary ofIMEMC & Agencies, June 17, 2004, 15:57 Palestinian sources reported Thursday that Palestinian Minister Saeb Erikat will visit Washington…
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…
After Israeli Attorney General Menachem Mazuz’s decision not to indict Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon in the Greek Island bribery affair, Labor Chairman MK Shimon Peres said Tuesday that he…
United Arab List which sought to disperse the Knesset and hold newIMEMC & Agencies, June 16, 2004 The Israeli Knesset voted down a proposed bill submitted by the United Arab…
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…
and International peace activists protested against the constructionGeorge Rishmawi-IMEMC & Agencies, June 16, 2004 Over 150 residents of the village of Iskaka and more than 15 Israeli and International peace…
The U. S. State Department criticized Israel on Tuesday for theProblematic IMEMC Staff & Agencies, June 16, 2004 The U. S. State Department criticized Israel on Tuesday for the steps…
foiled assassination attempt that targeted the Israeli PrimeGeorge Rishmawi-IMEMC & Agencies, June 15, 2004 Israeli security services allowed publishing information about a foiled assassination attempt that targeted the Israeli Prime…
political-security branch rejected Monday accusations that heIMEMC & Agencies, June 15, 2004 Maj. Gen. (res.) Amos Gilad, head of the Israeli Defense Ministry political-security branch rejected Monday accusations that he…
After series of consultations with his party’s ministers and KnessetRatsson George Rishmawi-IMEMC, June 15, 2004 After series of consultations with his party’s ministers and Knesset Members, the Israeli Prime Minsiter…
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…
Mazuz announced on Tuesday that he will not indict Prime MinisterIMEMC Staff & Agencies, June 15, 2004 In a live Television broadcast, Israel’s Attorney General Menachem Mazuz announced on Tuesday…
Netanyahu have authorized on Monday a new budget of NIS 300 millionIMEMC & Agencies, June 15, 2004 Israeli Defense Minister Shaul Mofaz and Finance Minister Benjamin Netanyahu have authorized on…
Brigades in Balata refugee camp east of Nablus and another Brigades’George Rishmawi-IMEMC & Agencies, June 5, 2004 In a car bomb, Khalil Marshoud, the leader of the Aqsa Martyrs Brigades…
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…
submitted by the opposition factions. Even with a coalition of 59IMEMC & agencies, June 14, 2004 The Israeli Knesset will discuss Tuesday three no-confidence motions submitted by the opposition factions.…
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…
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…
Hundreds of Gush Katif settlers demonstrated in the Gaza Strip onCampaign IMEMC & Agencies, June 14, 2004 Hundreds of Gush Katif settlers demonstrated in the Gaza Strip on Sunday night…
statement Saturday revealing facts about inhuman conditions whichSaed Bannoura-IMEMC & Agencies, June 14, 2004 Mandela Institution, specialized in prisoners’ affairs, released a statement Saturday revealing facts about inhuman conditions which…
in the week closing the bribery case against Israeli Prime ministerIMEMC Staff & Agency, June 14, 2004 Israeli Attorney General Menachem Mazuz is likely to announce later in the week…
first of its kind after resigning, the former Palestinian PrimeIMEMC & Agencies, June 14, 2004 In an interview with the American weekly, News Week Magazine, the first of its kind…
Minister Ariel Sharon’s disengagement plan which includes theGeorge Rishmawi-IMEMC & Agencies, June 14, 2004 The Turkish Prime Minister Abdullah Gul described the Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon’s disengagement plan which…
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…
Local sources reported that one Israeli, one Palestinian have beenprotest George Rishmawi-IMEMC, June 14, 2004 Local sources reported that one Israeli, one Palestinian have been arrested and at least 40…
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…
Sunday evening in Neve Dekalim, to discuss with the settlers actionIMEMC & Agencies, June 13, 2004 Gush Katif settlers have been called to attend a general meeting Sunday evening in…
that the Israeli pullout of Gaza is a historical opportunity thatIMEMC Staff & agencies, June 13, 2004 Palestinian Prime Minister Ahmed Qurei said Saturday in Gaza city that the Israeli…
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…
The former head of the Palestinian section in the research branch ofIntentions IMEMC & agencies, June 13, 2004 The former head of the Palestinian section in the research branch of…
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…
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…
cabinet meeting Sunday that he was determined to evacuate all GushIMEMC & Agencies, June 13, 2004 Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon told his ministers in the weekly cabinet meeting Sunday…
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…
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…
Palestinians from helping Israel in any form to build the West BankIMEMC & Agencies, June 12, 2004 Jerusalem’s Grand Mufti Ikrima Sabri issued Friday Fatwa banning Palestinians from helping Israel…
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…
Association (PFA) dismissed reports that the Association is involvedGeorge Rishmawi-IMEMC & Agencies, June 12, 2004 In a leaflet issued by its Media Department, the Prisoners’ Friends Association (PFA) dismissed reports…
will continue the resistance after the Israeli pullout form GazaGeorge Rishmawi-IMEMC & AP June 12, 2004 Hamas leader in Gaza Strip Dr. Mahmoud Al-Zahar said the movement will continue the…
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…
A senior Israel defense source hinted that a complete withdrawalMonitoring IMEMC & agencies, June 11, 2004 A senior Israel defense source hinted that a complete withdrawal from the Entire Gaza…
that includes the exchange of Israeli Arab security prisoners withIMEMC & Agencies, June 11, 2004 Palestinian Prime Minister Ahmed Qurei is trying to advance a deal that includes the exchange…
return to Tel Aviv on Friday morning after a being recalled forGeorge Rishmawi-IMEMC & Agencies, June, 11, 2004 Israeli sources reported that the Turkish Ambassador to Israel is to return…
that if the published in media timetable for implementing theIMEMC & Agencies, June 11, 2004 National Religious Party Knesset faction chairman warned Thursday that if the published in media timetable…
of Jerusalem and arrested Ramzi Barash during his wedding,George Rishmawi-IMEMC & Agencies, June 11, 2004 A special unit of the Israeli army raided the city of Ramallah north of Jerusalem…
join an appeal submitted by Palestinians from Jabel Al-MikaberGeorge Rishmawi-IMEMC & Agencies, June 11, 2004 The Magistrate’s court in Tel Aviv refused to allow 20 Israelis to join an appeal…
the Palestinian village of Walajah south of Jerusalem was submittedIMEMC Staff & agencies, June 11, 2004 A private plan to build a new settlement on 2000 dunams of land near…
settlers who pledges to leave the slated for evacuation settlementsIMEMC Staff & agencies, June 11, 2004 Officials in the Israeli Prime Minister Office explained that settlers who pledges to leave…
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…
in the West Bank cities of Ramallah and Tulkarem claiming that theseGeorge Rishmawi-IMEMC & Agencies, June 9, 2004, 11:30 Israeli Authorities shut down two Palestinian Charitable societies in the West…
Mahamy, said that he visited several detainees in Hadarim detentionSaed Bannoura-IMEMC & Agencies, June 9, 2004, 12:15 Lawyer of The Palestinian Prisoner Society, Bethlehem Branch, Raed Mahamy, said that he…
struck a workshop in Gaza City.George Rishmawi-IMEMC & Agencie, June 9, 2004 Two Palestinians, including a woman, were injured as Israeli Apaches struck a workshop in Gaza City. The wounded…
traveling to the G-8 summit with U.S. President George Bush saidIMEMC Staff & Agencies, June 9, 2004 According to Israeli daily newspaper Haaretz, a senior official traveling to the G-8…
of Arabs in Israel feel insecure and that their personal securitySaed Bannura, & Agencies, June 8, 2004 “Peace Index†poll conducted by the end of May 2004, showed that 73%…
Israeli military positions in the occupied Shaba’a farms near theGeorge Rishmawi-IMEMC & Agencies, June 8, 2004 One Israeli soldier was lightly injured in a Hezbollah attack on Israeli military positions…
evening, that soldiers wounded four residents during an anti-wallSaed Bannura-IMEMC & Agencies, June 8, 2004 A Palestinian source in Salfit, north of the West Bank, said Sunday evening, that soldiers…
Religious Party to resign the governmental coalition based onIMEMC & Agencies, June 8, 2004 Former chief rabbi Mordechai Eliahu has recommended for the National Religious Party to resign the governmental…
Aviv and Consul General in Jerusalem for two-day-consultationsGeorge Rishmawi-IMEMC & Agencies, June 8, 2004, 19:18 Israeli sources reported that Turkey called its Ambassador in Tel Aviv and Consul General in…
Industry, Trade and Employment, Ehud Olmert decided to shutdown theIMEMC & Agencies, June 8, 2004 In an early step in the Disengagement Plan, Israeli Minister of Industry, Trade and Employment,…
‘action plan’ for the pullout of the Gaza Strip, includingGeorge Rishmawi-IMEMC & Agencies, June 8, 2004 Reuters reported that the Middle East Quartet has prepared a draft ‘action plan’ for…