Abu Mazen: Truce will collapse if Israel fails to free Palestinian
In an interview with Reuters, the Palestinian PM Abu Mazen warnedprisoners Ghassan Andoni – IMEMC In an interview with Reuters,…
Israel demand a `“dismantle` not a `“disarm`
on collecting all the weapons from the hands of PalestinianSpecial – IMEMC, July 3, 2003 16:27 According to the Israeli…
Home demolished in Jerusalem, Family members arrested
Haifa neighborhood in Jerusalem. An army source claimed that theSpecial IMEMC July 3, 2003 Israeli army troops demolished the home…
Bush commends Sharon on progress made, invites him to White house
visit the White House this September. In a ten minute phone call,Special – IMEMC President Bush extended an invitation for…
Foreign Press Association criticizes Israel for BBC boycott
Israeli government’s decision to boycott the BBC.Ghassan Andoni -IMEMC The Foreign Press Association has issued a statement criticizing the Israeli…
The Partnered Enemies
and his counterpart Abu Mazen are closely linked and interdependent.Ghassan Andoni – IMEMC, July 3, 2003 The future political careers…
Israeli truck ran over and killed a young Palestinian boy
village of Ras Attia near Qalqilyah. Omar’s mother and his brotherSpecial – IMEMC, July 3, 2003 A yellow license plate…
Difficulties resolved, Handover of Bethlehem to PA today
officers in Bethlehem results in an agreement over the main disputedFadi Abu-Sada’ & Ghassan Andoni – IMEMC July 2, 2003…
U.S. considers resumption of direct aid to PA, with a big boost
a big boost to help rebuild its security forces.Ghassan Andoni – IMEMC July 2, 2003 Washington is considering a resumption…
Summit results; Arafat can only go to Gaza, prisoners’ release
Israeli PM Sharon rejected the request of his Palestinianpostponed Ghassan Andoni – IMEMC July 2, 2003 Israeli PM Sharon rejected…
PA started the take over of authority in Bethlehem
streets of Bethlehem signaling the start of the PA security takeoverSpecial Report, IMEMC PA military convey moved out of the…
Israel severs contacts with BBC
called ‘Israel’s Secret Weapon.’Israeli officials have criticized BBC coverage of a 33-month-old Palestinian uprising for statehood in a documentary called…
Israeli police escort non-Muslims into Al Aqsa grounds without Waqf
Israeli police have begun to allow non-Muslim members of the publicconsent Ghassan Andoni – IMEMC July 01, 2003 Israeli police…
Israeli troops to pull out of Bethlehem Wednesday night
Bethlehem.In a meeting Monday in Jerusalem, Israeli and Palestinian officials finalized the details of the Israeli troop withdrawal from Bethlehem.…
After two days of cease-fire, mobility eased in Gaza, as difficult
The significant reduction in violence and military clashes in thein west Bank Fadi Abu Sa’da – IMEMC July 01, 2003…
Dr. Hindi, IJ, PA promised no disarmament before complete withdrawal
there will be no disarmament before a complete Israeli withdrawalFadi Sada’ & Ghassan Andoni -IMEMC July 01, 2003 Dr Mohammad…
Dahlan investigates cease-fire breach
to investigate the shooting Monday near Jenin. The attack claimed byGhassan Andoni – IMEMC July 1, 2003 Palestinian Security Minister…
Israeli border police brigade dissolved as a result of investigation
dissolve a border police brigade as a result of accusations againstinto killing of Palestinian boy An Israeli army investigation committee…
Al Aqsa Martyrs Brigades rejects truce agreement
Brigades are not committed to the truce and that the resistance isAli Samoudi, IMEMC, Monday, June 30, 2003 Zakaria Alzubaydi,…
Raids and arrests are nightly Israeli army procedure
villages, break into private homes, and arrest dozens ofAmin Abu Warda – IMEMC June 30, 2003 On a nightly basis,…
Israeli troops raid villages in Hebron area, arrest 8 Palestinians
raided by Israeli troops. The soldiers searched many homes andAmjad Shaor – IMEMC June 30, 2003 The villages of Dura,…
Rice criticizes `“security fence` as attempt to establish borders
Security Cabinet members over the building of a fence separatingAccording to Israel Radio, during a meeting on Sunday Condoleezza Rice,…
Israeli troops pull back, PA forces to be deployed today
expected to be deployed. Most of the Israeli troops pulled out ofA limited number of Israeli troops remained on some…
Hamas and Islamic Jihad declare truce, Fatah and DFLP follow
declarations from the individual Palestinian factions.Due to last minutes difficulties inside Fatah regarding the wording of the joint truce document,…
Israeli settlers confiscate land from Senjel village with protection
A large group of settlers acting under the protection of Israelifrom Israeli Soldiers Special – IMEMC June 30, 2003 A…
Last minute difficulties delayed the truce announcement
postponed at least for tomorrow (Monday). According to PalestinianSpecial – IMEMC June 29, 2003 The truce which was expected to…
Hamas reaches decision to `“suspend fighting activities`
studied all developments and has reached a decision to call aSheikh Ahmed Yassin, the founder and spiritual leader of Hamas…
Agreement reached for pullback in Gaza; Bethlehem not yet settled
security control in Bethlehem, but talks will resume in the comingPullout from Gaza can begin as soon as Monday according…
Israeli Army unit invades Tulkarem, arrests 4 Palestinians
the city of Tulkarem on Friday night from the direction of ShwekaMuntasir Alanani – IMEMC June 28, 2003 An Israeli…
Three Palestinians wounded by explosive device in Nablus
Rafidia hospital for treatment. Medical sources described theirMuath Al Sharida – IMEMC June 28, 2003 Three Palestinians were wounded Saturday…
Israel demands U.S. Guarantees that PA will disarm resistance groups
guarantees that the Palestinian Authority will not settle for theGhassan Andoni & Rhonda McCarty – IMEMC June 27, 2003 Israeli…
Israeli Army closes case on death of U.S. peace activist, Rachel
The Israeli Military Advocate General, Finkelstein, has decided toCorrie. Ghasaan Andoni & Rhonda McCarty – IMEMC June 27, 2003 The…
One Israeli wounded in gunfire attack near Beitar Ilit Settlement
his car near the settlement of Beitar Ilit, west of Bethlehem.Ghassan Andoni – IMEMC June 27 2003 An Israeli settler…
Three Palestinians killed, Israeli soldier lightly injured in Gaza
Nitzarim Settlement in the southern Gaza Strip, an Israeli army unitGhassan Andoni – IMEMC June 27 2003 In an Israeli…
Progress made in security transfer talks
EditorialsContact us Press Wire Editorials Opinion News Briefs Video Radio Stringers Features Interviews Home Progress made in security transfer talks…
Al Rantisi: Hamas draft of truce document sent to Barghouthi for
Dr. Abdul Aziz Al Rantisi, a prominent Hamas leader who escaped anapproval Zuheir Saq Allah – IMEMC June 27, 2003…
Draft of truce to go to Abu Mazen today
Saturday or Sunday in the Palestinian territories and CairoGhassan Andoni – IMEMC – June 27 2003 A formal announcement of…
Israeli forces continue closure policy
West Bank cities, including the minor roads which lead to villages.Fadi Abusada – IMEMC June 26 2003 The Israeli forces…
Gunfire near Baqa Algharbiah leaves one Israeli dead, one wounded.
earlier in the day. In a leaflet distributed to the press, the groupAl-Aqsa Brigades, the military wing of Fatah, took…
Israeli Army provides escape clause for Sharon
escalated its military activities inside the PalestinianAnaatical Article by Ghassan Andoni – IMEMC June 26 2003 There is no doubt…
Hamas and Islamic Jihad agree to truce draft proposed by Barghouthi
and Islamic Jihad agreed on Barghouthi’s draft for a three monthGhassan Andoni – IMEMC June 26 2003 Palestinian Authority and…
Bush regarding the truce: `“I will believe it when I see it.`
reacted skeptically to the reported Palestinian three month truceGhassan Andoni – IMEMC June 26 2003 In a news conference with…
PFLP cannot accept proposed truce
different Palestinian groups in regards to the truce proposal,Special – IMEMC June 26 2003 With so much contradictory information concerning…
Egyptian Foreign Minister expects progress within ‘the next few
The meetings between the PA and Palestinian opposition groups arehours†Ghassan Andoni – IMEMC June 25 2003 The meetings between…
Moratinus: Attempts to isolate President Arafat will fail
Moratinus, is calling for Israel to accept a temporary cease-fire.Ghassan Andoni – IMEMC June 25 2003 The European Union special…
Homes raided, curfew imposed near Jenin
City at 4 o’clock this Wednesday morning. This village is on theAli Samoudi – IMEMC June 25 2003 The Israeli…
Sharon plans re-entry if PA fails to take preemptive measures
accused both Arafat and Hamas of being determined to sabotage theGhassan Andoni – IMEMC june 25 2003 Sharon, addressing the…
Israelis invade Rafah, girl injured in Khan Younis
Wednesday morning. According to Palestinian Authority sources, theJamila Abu Shanab – IMEMC June 25 2003 The Israeli Military invaded Al…
Umbrellas, water bottles essential requirements at Israeli military
Salma Al Mahfouth, 33, from a village near Nablus stood holdingcheck posts Amin Abu Warda – IMEMC June 25 2003…
Hamas:Two Alqassam brigade fighters killed during an exchange of
Iyad al Masry, 21 years old from Jabalia, and Sayed Muhesin, 20 fromfire with the Israeli army in Beit Hanoun.…
Israeli Military targets Palestinian vehicles in Jenin
EditorialsContact us Press Wire Editorials Opinion News Briefs Video Radio Stringers Features Interviews Home Israeli Military targets Palestinian vehicles in…
The military activities of the Israeli army and Palestinian
city (Casbah) of Nablus. Israeli army sources reported an exchangeresistance: In the early hours of today, an Israeli army unit…
Israeli military escalation hinders PA efforts for a truce:
added “the decision will hopefully come very soonâ€Â. According toDifferent from yesterday’s expectations, Alzahar, Hamas’s spokesperson, said that Hamas’s decision…
sraeli Dissident Seeks Political Refuge in Norway
,Igor Zhemajlov, one of the leading figures of the anti-Zionist Slavic Union, was last week forced into political exile. The…
Hamas ceasefire proposal expected despite assassination of Qawasme
that it is likely Hamas will give itsGhassan Andoni – IMEMC June 23 2003 Ismael Abu Shaneb, a prominent Hamas…
Idea of assassinating Arafat dismissed after much consideration
President Yasser Arafat was discussed during many sessions in theThe Israeli army chief of staff Moshe Ya’loon said yesterday during…
Israeli army unit demolish homes in Khan Younis ` Gaza Strip
vehicles protected by Apache helicopters entered the city of KhanSpecial – IMEMC Monday June 23, in the early morning hours,…
Four Palestinians killed in Beit Hanoun
four Palestinians moved to the hospital late Sunday night diedJamilah Abu Shanaeb – IMEMC Medical sources in Alshifa hospital in…
Quartet criticizes Israel for assassination of Qawasmeh in Hebron
relation to the assassinationSpecial – IMEMC June 23 2003 Israeli official sources rejected the Quartet criticism of Israel in relation…
The Best Show in Town
perfect show. Television viewers all over the world saw heroicBy: Uri Avnery – IMEMC June 23 2003 The most talented…
Israeli army unit killed Abdullah Qawasme
head of Hamas military wing in Hebron.In what is believed to be an additional assassination, an Israeli army unit killed…
A deal to hand over aries in Gaza and West Bank to the PA is
With so many contradictory statements from the various partiesecpected very soon Ghassan Andoni – IMEMC June 21 2003 With so…
Deal for handing over areas in Gaza and the West bank expected
According to reports published in LA times, U.S. Secretary ofvery soon Ghassan Andoni & Fadi Abu Sa’da IMEMC June 21…
Hamas leader says American idea of peace is occupation.
that there appear to be two different goals in regards to theFadi Abu Sa’da – IMEMC June 21 2003 A…
Leaders of Palestinian opposition groups consider PM Abbas
Following the speech of Palestinian Prime Minister Mahmoudspeech in Jericho as positive. Fadi Abu Sa’da – IMEMC June 21 2003…
Overnight military operation in Balata / Nablus area
sides ofMuath Shraideh – IMEMC (Nablus) June 21 2003 The Israeli army withdrew Saturday morning from the eastern sides of…
Colin Powel accuses Hamas ‘in its current form’ as being a
Colin Powel accuses Hamas ‘in its current form’ as being aSpecial – IMEMC In a joint press conference after their…
Diplomatic Initiaitives to Return to the Road Map Excelerate
the roadmap. With last week’s increasing violence on both theAlison Keefe, IMEMC, June 17 President Bush continues to press ahead…
12 Palestinians arrested overnight
units arrested 12 Palestinians from different PalestinianIMEMC, June 16 In the early morning hours of Monday morning Israeli army units…
As a truce agreement is in reach, Israel will reject a truce
The marathon talks between the different Palestinian politicaleven if Hamas accepts it Ghassan Andoni, IMEMC, June 16 The marathon talks…
Egyptian envoy continues truce meetings, Abbas in Gaza today
leaders of the Palestinian Authority security services.Zuhair Saqalah (Gaza), IMEMC The Egyptian delegation arrived in Gaza Sunday to meet with…
Al Qassam and Al Quds Brigades claim responsibility for
In a leaflet issued by the Al Qassam Brigades, the militaryattacks on Israel IMEMC, June 16 In a leaflet issued…
Tubas Villagers: `“Israeli army unit deliberately burned our
According to eyewitnesses, Israeli forces started a fire infields in Tubas†Ali Samoudi (Jenin), IMEMC, June 16 According to eyewitnesses,…
Palestinian killed, 4 wounded and 2 arrested in multiple
Saturday night, Israeli forces made an incursion into the cityIsraeli army incursions into Nablus area Muath Sharedah (Nablus), IMEMC, June…
One more assassination by air land missiles in Gaza
least twoSpecial – IMEMC June 14, 2003 On Friday evening, Israel Air Force helicopters launched at least two missiles at…
Mofaz: Ready to hand over security control in Gaza
escalationAbbed Rabo: need U.S. guarantees that Israel will end its military escalation Ghassan Andoni – IMEMC June 14,2003 Following intensive…
HAMAS confirms intensive talks with PA, denies a truce
A senior HAMAS official denied Friday that his militant groupagreement Ghassan Andoni – IMEMC June 14, 2003 A senior HAMAS…
Israeli army demolishes the home of the Palestinian
In the early morning hours, an Israeli army unit blow up withwho carried out Jerusalem suicide attack Amjad Shawer –…
HAMAS: ‘every Israeli has become a target.’
attacks against Israel. In a fax statement sent to news agenciesGhassan Andoni -IMEMC HAMAS spokesman, Mahmoud Alzahar pledged to maximize…
Abbas to Bush ‘we will continue with ceasefire talks’
government is committed to continuing negotiations with allGhassan Andoni – IMEMC June 13, 2003 Palestinian PM, in a phone talk…
Israel declares War against HAMAS
any political considerations, according to an Israeli armyGhassan Andoni – IMEMC ‘a window of opportunity was opened’ to fight HAMAS…
One more targeted killing, one more Israeli killed in Jenin
the city of Jenin. Soldiers fired randomly in the direction of theAli Samodi – IMEMC June 13, 2003 An Israeli…
Israeli army Vehicle ran into a Palestinian kinder
In an apparent car chase at the entrance to Jenin refugeegarden bus in Jenin Ali Samodi – IMEMC In an…
Sharon, in reference to Palestinian PM: `“I will not wait till this
In his cabinet meeting Thursday morning Sharon attacked thechick grows feathers†Ghassan Andoni, IMEMC, June 12, 16:02 In his cabinet…
Bush urges international community to help in fight for peace
US President Bush Wednesday called upon the internationalin Middle East Alison Keefe, IMEMC, June 12, 10:16 US President Bush Wednesday…
Another day of the Israeli army’s targeted assassinations of the
The Israeli army launched another missile attack Thursday against aPalestinian armed resistance Alison Keefe, IMEMC, June 12, 16:42 The Israeli…
Egypt’s mediator Omar Suleiman meets with Abu Mazen and Yasser
In Ramallah Wednesday, a meeting took place involving EgyptianArafat Wednesday IMEMC, June 12, 09:57 In Ramallah Wednesday, a meeting took…
Rafah Incursion, Gaza Strip cut into 3 cantons
incursion into Rafah in the southern Gaza Strip. According toZuhair Saq Alla (Gaza), IMEMC, June 12, 14:09 In early morning…
Israeli army overnight operations in Balata, Nablus
approached the entrances to camp. There was indescriminateMuath Al Shreda (Nablus), IMEMC, June 12, 14:42 Late Wednesday night an Israeli…
Israeli army demolishes family home of Jerusalem suicide
Early Thursday morning, Israeli forces demolished the familyattacker Amjad Shawer (Hebron), IMEMC, June 12, 15:45 Early Thursday morning, Israeli forces…
Wednesday, a very bloody day in Israel and Palestine
resistance exploded a bomb on his person inside bus number 14Ghassan Andoni and Fadi Abu Sa’ada, IMEMC, June 12, 10:22…
Imprisonned Fatah leader Barghouti had agreed to truce before
Imprisoned popular leader Marwan Barghouti and the head of theAqaba summit IMEMC, June 12, 15:20 Imprisoned popular leader Marwan Barghouti…
Palestinian shot at Khan Younis checkpoint, Gaza Strip
Strip was shot Tuesday by Israeli forces at the Abu HolyJameeleh Abu Shanab, IMEMC, June 11, 2003 Amjad Nabil Nabris,…
Israeli army welds gate shut at Hebron University
Israeli forces in Hebron forcibly ended a peaceful six-dayAlison Keefe, IMEMC, June 11, 10:10 The Christian Peacemaker Team in Hebron…
Army operation in Tulkarem
refugee camp and announced the imposition of curfew over loudMustafa Abu Dayyeh, IMEMC, June 11, 12:14 Dawn on Wednesday Israeli…
Israeli security sources: Sharon and Mofaz authorized Rantisi
Addressing cabinet ministers, Israeli Prime Minister Sharonassassination attempt on Sunday Ghassan Andoni, IMEMC, June 11, 16:15 Addressing cabinet ministers, Israeli…
New US: Israeli Agreement Leaves Settlements Issue Outside
According to Israel’s Channel One news Tuesday evening IsraeliRoad Map Alison Keefe, IMEMC, June 11, 08:52 According to Israel’s Channel…
Israeli forces invade residential neighborhoods of Bethlehem
In the early hours of Tuesday, a large Israeli force,and arrest four Palestinians Tuesday morning Fadi Abu Sa’ada, IMEMC, June…
The Israeli army’s attempt to assassinate Dr. Rantizi represents the biggest blow to the road map
This targeted killing attempt came two days after Palestinian resistant gunmen attacked Israeli soldiers at Erez checkpoint killing four soldiers…
Palestinian killed and another injured in Kufur Ra’I, Jenin,
In an Israeli raid of the town of Kufur Ra’I south of Jenin,arrests in Qabatyeh and incursion into Yamun Ali…