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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…
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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…
Rev. Riah Abu Assal, issues a statement welcoming Murdachai VanunuIMEMC Correspondant, Jerusalem, April, 21, 2004 The Chief Pastor of the Anglican Community in the Holy Land, Rt. Rev. Riah Abu…
accused Israel of planning to turn the Gaza Strip into ‘a bigIMEMC & Agencies, April 21, 2004 Palestinian President Authority Chairman Yasser Arafat on Monday accused Israel of planning to…
detention camps. Successively issued military orders, deprive themIMEMC-Report, April 21, 2004 More than 7000 Palestinians are detained inside Israeli jails and detention camps. Successively issued military orders, deprive them from…
Palestinian areas, non-engaged innocent civilians are hurt. TwoIMEMC-Feature Story, April 21, 2004 As army conducts military operations inside densely populated Palestinian areas, non-engaged innocent civilians are hurt. Two shocking stories…
Ashdod, on Tuesday that Israel would continue with assassinatingIMEMC Staff & Agencies, April 21, 2004 10:04 Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon said in a speech at the city of Ashdod,…
disengagement will lead to the evacuation of all the settlements inIMEMC & Agencies, April 21, 2004 Israeli Agriculture Minister Yisrael Katz warned Tuesday that disengagement will lead to the evacuation…
Rev. Riah Abu Assal, issues a statement welcoming Murdachai VanunuIMEMC Correspondant, Jerusalem, April, 21, 2004 The Chief Pastor of the Anglican Community in the Holy Land, Rt. Rev. Riah Abu…
Dr. Khalil Tafakji, Palestinian from Jerusalem, expert on settlementState IMEMC Staff & Agencies, April 21, 2004 Dr. Khalil Tafakji, Palestinian from Jerusalem, expert on settlement issues, said, the PA does…
to have the UN Security Council issue a ‘more balanced’ decisionIMEMC & Agencies, April 21, 2004 The Russian representative in the UN said Tuesday, Russia is opting to have the…
questions about the U.S. commitment to the Middle East peaceIMEMC & Agencies, April 20, 2004 A statement from the Royal Jordanian Palace said that because of questions about the U.S.…
Biddu yesterday, after being shot by Israeli soldiers at anIMEMC Jerusalem Correspondent, April 20, 2004 Diya Abed Eid, 22, was laid to rest in the NW Jerusalem village of Biddu…
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…
for one day in protest to the assassination of Rantissi, the newIMEMC & Agencies, April 20, 2004 More than 7500 Palestinian prisoners declared Sunday a hunger strike for one day…
will vote next week on corruption cases that involve some of theIMEMC & Agencies, April 20, 2004 12:20 Palestinian News Network, reported that the Palestinian Law Makers will vote next…
Monday decided to ease some of the restrictions on nuclearIMEMC Staff & Agencies, April 20, 2004 As some were legally untenable, Israeli defense establishment on Monday decided to ease some…
meeting to discuss Israel’s assassination of Hamas Gaza leader Dr.IMEMC Staff & Agencies, April 20, 2004 The United Nations Security Council late Monday began an emergency meeting to discuss Israel’s…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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,…
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…