Israeli Army Arrests 3 Palestinians From Inside a Mosque near Bethlehem
raided the village of Tequa east of Bethlehem, searched homes, andIMEMC & Agencies,August 2, 2003 9:11 According to the Palestinian…
Israeli Troops Invades Jaba’, 3 Hours after Withdrawing
the village of Jaba’ southeast Jenin. Soldiers used loudspeakers toAli Samoudi – IMEMC, August 2, 2003 10:26 After few hours…
U.S. Official: Will Examine If New Israel Citizenship Law is Discriminatory
newly approved citizenship law by the Israeli Knesset beforeIMEMC & Agencies, August 2, 2003 9:04 The United States said Friday…
Israeli DM, to Evacuate 6 West Bank Settler’s Outposts
six illegal settlement outposts in the Palestinian West Bank. Yet,IMEMC & Agencies, August 2, 2003 Israeli Defense Ministry ordered Friday…
The Secret Plan of Israeli Housing Minister Evi Eitam
preparing a plan to accommodate thousands of Jews in the ArabIMEMC Staff & Agencies, August 1, 2003 The Mifdal right…
Thousands of Palestinian Prisoners Started a Hunger Strike
Palestinian prisoners started Friday a hunger strike to protest theIMEMC Staff & agencies August 1, 2003 According to Palestinian sources,…
Israeli Security, Raids Children Summer Camp in Kabul, Arrests 5 Arab Israeli Citizens
summer camp in the Arab village of Kabul in the Galilee area insideIMEMC Staff & Agencies , August 1, 2003…
Israeli Police Arrests Two More Settlers Suspected of Terror Acts
suspected of planting a bomb outside an Arab school in EastIMEMC Staff & Agencies, August 1, 2003 Israeli police arrested…
Israeli Troops, Raids Student’s Residences, Arrests 4, injures 2 of them
Al-Najah National University in Nablus and arrested 4 students.Mo’ath Shreideh, IMEMC, August 1, 2003 Israeli troops raided Friday Morning student’s…
Israeli Troops invade Bethlehem Villages, Arrests 25 Palestinians
Al-Nu’man north of Bethlehem, searched homes, and arrested 25Fadi Abu Sa’ada, IMEMC, August 1, 2003 Israeli troops invaded Thursday night…
U.S Official, Settlement Freeze Means no Expansion or Growth
units in a Gaza Strip settlement, U.S. official said Thursday thatIMEMC Staff, Agencies, August 1, 2003 Following Israel’s decision to…
Arafat, Urgent Quartet Meeting to Discuss Israeli Escalation & Breaches
his Ramallah headquarters on Thursday called for an emergencyIMEMC Staff & Agencies, August 1, 2003 Palestinian President Yasser Arafat, speaking…
Israeli Knesset Approves a Bill, Named By Opposition as `“Racist`
reading of a bill to prevent Palestinians who marry Israeli citizensIMEMC Staff & Agencies The Israeli Knesset plenum approved Thursday…
Israeli Justice Minister, Need to Consider Releasing Marwan
IN an interview with Israeli news website “Arab Y net†IsraeliBargouthi IMEMC Staff & News agencies 10:20 IN an interview…
Israeli Cabinet Approves Release of Hamas, IJ Prisoners
Minister Ariel Sharon proposal to release 100 Hamas and IslamicIMEMC Staff & News Agencies Israeli cabinet voted Sunday 14-9 to…
Sharon, Agree to Withdrawal from2 More WB Cities, Seeks Cabinet
According to Israeli newspaper Haaretz, Israeli Prime Minister Arielapproval to Release Hamas Prisoners. IMEMC Staff & News Agencies 10:35 According…
The Palestinian Fifth Column: Myth or Reality
Like most Palestinians, I am confused. It’s been over a month since I wrote my last article. The delay was…
Bush, With Separation Wall, Confidence Building Not Possible
Prime Minister Mahmoud Abbas (Abu Mazen), U.S. President George BushIMEMC Staff & News Agencies, July 26, 2003 8:42 Addressing reporters…
Israeli Military Jeep enters Beit Sahour
eastern side of Beit Sahour, a town east of Bethlehem. The IsraeliFadi Abu Saada, IMEMC, July 26, 2003 An Israeli…
International (ISM) Peace Activists Removed a Road Block near Jenin
activists belonging to the International Solidarity Movement (ISM)Ali Samoudi, IMEMC,July 26, 2003 In the presence of dozens of Israeli soldiers,…
Israeli DC Judge, ISM Presents No Threat to Security, Order Release
Tel Aviv District Court Judge rejected the state prosecutor appeal against the release on bail of three ISM international Peace…
Arafat’s Close Aid: Sharon Wants to Make Peace with Bush
Saturday that the Palestinian leadership is very disappointed of theRashid Hilal, IMEMC, July 26, 2003 Palestinian source, close to the…
Islamists, Abu Mazen’s Faced Sharon’s Statements Spelled by Bush
IMEMC correspondent by phone that Bush’s position regarding theFadi Abu Sa’ada, IMEMC, July 26, 2003, 16:10 Spokesperson of Islamic Jihad…
Abbas to U.S. Congress, Bind Support for Israel Undermine Bush’s
Addressing the U.S. Council for Foreign Relations, Palestinian PrimeVision IMEMC staff an News Agencies, July 25, 2003 8:48 Addressing the…
13 Wounded in an Assassination Attempt Against Mousa Arafat
Gaza Central prison when a missile, fired from a neighboring rooftopIMEMC Staff & News Agencies, July 25, 2003 9:51 13…
DCI, Child Imprisonment Rises by 14% in 2003
child imprisonment this year (2003) by 14% as compared to the sameSpecial report – IMEMC staff, July 25, 2003 17:07…
Israel, Delay Prisoner’s Release, Say Will Withdraw from Two More
Israel announced a series of “confidence building†gestures to beCities IMEMC Staff & News Agencies , July 25, 2003 17:35…
The full story behind the kidnap of Jenin’s Governor
efforts to set an end to the kidnap of Jenin’s governor IbrahimInvestigated by Ali Samoudi IMEMC 8:14 Jenin refugee camp…
Tulkarem, One Killed every week, 2 wounded every day
Tuesday, 168 Palestinians were killed in Tulkarem area since theSpecial – IMEMC 10:34 Based on a report published by the…
Torture for Fun
will never forget the 30 hour long torture and humiliation heFeature Story – Amin Abu Wardah – IMEMC 09:14 Afif…
Abbas, Mubarak Meet in Cairo
president Husni Mubarak yesterday (Monday) in Cairo. Abu MazenSpecial – IMEMC 12:06 Palestinian Prime Minister Mahmood Abbas (Abu Mazen) met…
ACRI Says Israeli Troops Behavior Malicious, Cruel, Sadistic
Army for malicious, cruel, and sadistic behavior againstSpecial – IMEMC 10:11 The leading Israeli civil rights group openly accused the…
Abbas in Cairo, No Crack Down On Palestinian Resistance Groups
that he will not crack down on Palestinian resistance groups,Special – IMEMC 17:44 Palestinian Prime Minister Mahmoud Abbas (Abu Mazen)…
Israeli Soldiers Immune to International Criminal Court
international criminal court in The Hague will not prosecute IsraeliSpecial – IMEMC 11:16 According to chief prosecutor in the Hague…
Likud Supports Allocating NIS 750M for Separation Wall
NIS 750 million to continue the construction of the separation wall.Special – IMEMC 10:02 The Israeli Likud faction in the…
Israeli Border Police Shoot at Vehicle, Kill an Israeli Arab
carrying Palestinians near the village of Taibeh inside Israel,Special – IMEMC 17:35 Israeli border police in the Sharon region opened…
Israeli PM, No Intentions to Deal with Settlement Issue Now
to continue dismantling illegal settlement outposts by a majority ofGhassan Andoni – IMEMC 10:07 The Knesset on Monday approved the…
IJ Leader, Negates Israeli Claims, Calls Death of Salet an
In a special interview with IMEMC correspondent, prominent IslamicOccupation Crime Ali Samoudi – IMEMC 12:35 In a special interview with…
Israeli Army Blasts Down Doors, Arrests Four in Nablus
Tuseday morning. Israeli troops used dynamite to blow up the mainMuath Sharidah – IMEMC 17:40 Israeli troops invaded Balata Refugee…
Mofaz, Dichter Meet to Finalize Prisoner Release Lists
to meet Israeli head of Shin Bet security Avi Dichter Tuesday toGhassan Andoni – IMEMC 11:17 According to Israel Radio,…
Islamic Jihad Activist Killed, Reason Disputed
which arrived at the hospital was that of Rami Salet, 24, fromAli Samoudi – IMEMC 15:52 Medical sources from Jenin…
PA: Sunday Summit Difficult, No Tangible Results
described the prime ministers’ meeting as difficult. Dahlan calledGhassan Andoni – IMEMC 07:11 Palestinian Minister for Security Affairs Mohammed Dahlan…
U.S. Opposes Jordan Valley Fence, Would Completely Imprison
Israeli Army Radio quoted an American official as having said thatPalestinians Special – IMEMC 16:26 Israeli Army Radio quoted an…
Governor Released after Arafat’s intervention
Brigades, Palestinian Governor Ibrahim Irshaid 50 was released.Ali Samoudi – IMEMC 7:37 Several hours after being beaten and kidnapped by…
Israel Will Coordinate Prisoners’ Release with PA
Prime Minister Sharon accepted his Palestinian counterpart MahmoudSpecial – IMEMC 18:52 Israel Radio quoted a Palestinian source as saying that…
Isareli PM aides: As Talks progress, thousands of Prisoners will be
Israeli Army radio reported Sunday that close aides to Israeli Primereleased Special – IMEMC 12:30 Israeli Army radio reported Sunday…
Student Released, Suffers Amnesia and Paralyzed
Saturday prisoner Anas Shreiteh 24, originally from Yatta villageSpecial –IMEMC 15:30 After three months in detention, Israeli prison authorities released…
PA, In Abbas-Sharon Meeting We Expect to Hear Decisions Not Talks
issues of prisoners’ release, further withdrawals, separation wall,Ghassan Andoni – IMEMC 08:04 Palestinian Prime Minister Mahmoud Abbas (Abu Mazen) will…
EU, Ties With Arafat Conducive to Peace
Palestinian President Yasser Arafat despite Israeli and U.S.Special – IMEMC 6:50 The European Union reaffirmed on Friday intentions to keep…
Israel Deports ISM Activists
week. The activists work with the International SolidarityThe Israeli authorities have decided to deport the eight International activists who were…
Irish Peace Activist Deserves Apology Not Deportation
version of his name) has accused Israel of faking charges againstGeorge N. Rishmawi, IMEMC, July 18, 2003 The Irish Journalist…
Jenin’s Brigades Beat, Abduct City Governor
Jenin’s Governor Haider Irshaid, beat him, and took him to anAli Samoudi – IMEMC On Saturday afternoon, Armed Palestinians intercepted…
U.S. Official, Israel Should Do More On Prisoner Release
this week in a closed conversation that Israel must show moreGhassan Andoni – IMEMC 06:12 According to Israeli newspaper Haaretz,…
`“Separation Wall` Separates Qiffin from Tulkarem Area.
from Israel, the separation wall is indeed separating PalestinianSpecial – IMEMC 08:00 “Originally planned and built to separate the Palestinian…
Brigades’ Leader: Truce should be a Choice not a Dictation
Zakaria Al-Zubeidi 24, a refugee from Jenin Refugee Camp and the leader of Al-Aqsa Brigades (the military wing of Fatah),…
Blair to U.S. Congress: we can’t defeat terror without ME peace
without long lasting peace in the middle east war on terror wouldGhassan Andoni – IMEMC 16:48 Blair addressed the United…
Abbas, Sharon, to Meet Sunday
Israeli counterpart Ariel Sharon on Sunday, Israeli Foreign MinisterSpecial – IMEMC 14:43 Palestinian Prime Minister Mahmoud Abbas (Abu Mazen) will…
After ending his term in prison, Ali is Denied Release
detention order, Israeli security refused to release prisoner WalidFeature story – Amin Abu Wardah – IMEMC 10:59 Even after he…
Israeli Troops Continue with Incursions, Arrests, Demolitions
exchanged fire with Palestinian fighters in Joz AlthahabAli Samoudi & Muath Al Shrideh & Fadi Abu Sada – IMEMC 11:45…
Brigades’ Leader: Truce should be a Choice not a Dictation
leader of Al-Aqsa Brigades (the military wing of Fatah), insistsSpecial Interview Ali Samoudi, IMEMC July 18, 10:20 Zakaria Al-Zubeidi 24,…
Abbas to Washington to Discuss Prisoners’ Release, Settlement Freeze
that he will visit Washington and meet with U.S. President GeorgeSpecial – IMEMC 07:30 Palestinian Prime Minister Mahmoud Abbas (Abu…
Oldest Palestinian Prisoner Calls Upon Israel, Egypt, and Hizbollah
President Arafat’s Adviser for Prisoners’ Affairs Ahmad Abuto Release All Prisoners. Amin Abu warda – IMEMC 12:17 President Arafat’s Adviser…
Israeli Knesset, West Bank and Gaza Are Not Occupied Territories
“[the] West Bank and Gaza Strip, whether historically or based onSpecial – IMEMC 07:42 The Israeli Knesset approved a Likud…
Hamas Rejects PA Proposal to Extend Truce
Abbas (Abu Mazen) proposed to Palestinian factions to make theSpecial – IMEMC 07:37 Palestinian sources reported that Palestinian Prime Minister…
Alaqsa Martyrs Brigades: PA Demanded All `“wanted by Israel` to Leave
In a leaflet signed by the Alaqsa Martyrs Brigades, the militarythe Presidential Compound. Rashid Hilal – IMEMC 07:47 In a…
Torture for Fun
Afif Al-Bargoothi, 31, from Adoud village of north-east Ramallah, will never forget the 30 hour long torture and humiliation he…
Three Palestinian Kids Kidnapped by Settlers
Three 9-10 years-old kids from the village of Orief south of Nablus were kidnapped by armed Israeli settlers Monday and…
Israelis force Palestinian prisoner to eat soil
A Palestinian prisoner has revealed that Israeli jailers at Maskubia forced him to eat soil against his will during their…
When It Works, Don’t Mess With It
summit, the Palestinian government did sign to a commitment whichAnalysis – Ghassan Andoni – IMEMC According to the road map,…
Israel to Free or Deport an Irish Journalist
case of John Morgan, an Irish Journalist and pro-Palestinian peaceSpecial – IMEMC 08:50 Israeli Shin Bet security service has ended…
Cabbie Gurel Rescued, Likely Kidnapped for Prisoners’ Release
abandoned building at midnight on Tuesday and found Gurel, the cabSpecial – IMEMC 07:20 According to an Israeli army source,…
Three Palestinian Kids Kidnapped by Settlers
were kidnapped by armed Israeli settlers Monday and taken intoFeature story – Amin Abu Wardah – IMEMC Three 9-10 years-old…
Israeli Army Speeds Up Efforts to Arrest Intifada Activists
neighborhood early Tuesday Morning. According to a local source,Special– IMEMC 12:44 Israeli troops raided the old city of Nablus and…
Arafat Meets with Suleiman, Roujob Present, Dahlan Absent
Omar Suleiman Tuesday afternoon, President Arafat, addressingRashid Hilal – IMEMC 15:57 At the end of a meeting with the Egyptian…
Palestinian Leadership Overcomes Tension Around Power Sharing
reached an agreement Monday evening to end the recent tensionGhassan Andoni – IMEMC 08:10 Palestinian President Yasser Arafat and his…
Stabbing In Tel Aviv, One Israeli Killed, Two Injured
Israeli and wounded two others on the Tel Aviv beachfront promenadeSpecial – IMEMC 08:40 A Palestinian armed with a long-bladed…
Abu Mazen, Praises President Arafat
Mazen, addressing reporters after his meeting with the RussianRashid Hilal, IMEMC, 15:20 In an apparent reconciliatory move, Palestinian Prime Minister…
Palestinian Survey Center: Only 10% of Refugees Will Choose to
The Palestinian Center for Policy and Survey Research published theReturn to Israel Rashid Hilal & Ghassan Andoni – IMEMC 10:30…
Jenin–More Isolation, More Land Expropriations
more trenches in the area between the town of Jalamah and JeninAli Samodi – IMEMC 16:42 To tighten the siege…
Dispute Over Parking Dahlan’s Car Becomes Fist Fight
Palestinian Legislative Council Ahmmed Quria’, the PalestinianRashed Hilal – IMEMC 16:10 Palestinian President Yasser Arafat appointed the chairperson of the…
Straw to Sharon, We Will Keep Ties With President Arafat
that Britain will keep ties with Palestinian President YassirSpecial – IMEMC 17:15 U.K. Foreign Secretary Jack Straw told Israeli Prime…
Labor’s `“Gaza Tour`, Peres Left Behind for Security Considerations
(Sunday). They are to meet with Israeli settlers from Netzarim andSpecial – IMEMC 16:15 Labor party members of Knesset are…
Abu Shabak: Palestinian Resistance Not Targeted With Collection of
Head of Palestinian preemptive security in Gaza Abu Shabak said thatIllegal Arms Special – IMEMC 08:25 Head of Palestinian preemptive…
More Settler Outposts Established Than Removed
to residents of the Palestinian village of Salem east of Nablus. TheGhassan Andoni – IMEMC 08:47 Israeli settlers established a…
Palestinian Security Joins the Efforts to Look for Missing Israeli
Palestinian sources said that PA security forces are searching forCab Driver. Special – IMEMC 15:40 Palestinian sources said that PA…
Sharon Criticizes Europe Over Relations With Arafat
contacts with Palestinian President Yasser Arafat. Sharon told theGhassan Andoni – IMEMC 07:58 Ahead of his trip to the U.K.,…
Israeli Troops Demolish Another Home In Rafah Today
neighborhood of Rafah near the Palestinian – Egyptian border FridayFadi Abu Sa’ada, IMEMC, 14:55 Israeli troops demolished a Palestinian home…
Israeli special forces kill a man, seriously wound his wife
Burqeen near the city of Jenin Wednesday. Iyad was shot dead byAli Samodi – IMEMC July 12, 2003 Thousands of…
Egyptian Envoy Suggests Moving Prisoners to PA Custody Under
Head of Egyptian intelligence service Omar Sulieman told the QatarInternational Proctoring Special – IMEMC Head of Egyptian intelligence service Omar…
PA Security Starts Collecting Illegal Arms, 20 Arrested So Far
a campaign to collect illegal Weapons in the Gaza Strip Friday.Special – IMEMC 08:08 More than 600 Palestinian police and…
Fatah’s Central Committee Finalized Guidelines Requested by Abu
In a special interview with IMEMC correspondent, Fatah’s centralMazen Rashid Hilal – IMEMC, July 12, 2003 In a special interview…
Sharon, Will Release More Prisoners
Corriere della Sera on Friday that he wants to help his PalestinianGhassan Andoni – IMEMC Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon…
Hamas Leader: Prisoners Will Be liberated, Through Talks or by Other
‘We will get you (prisoners) released under the truce if possible,’Means Special – IMEMC ‘We will get you (prisoners) released…
Undermining Arafat Is Undermining Abu Mazen As Well
recently shrank to only focus on the power sharing game within theAnalysis- Ghassan Andoni – IMEMC President Bush’s call for…
Erekat denies Haaretz report as baseless
Palestinian Legislator Dr. Saeb Erekat denied, as baseless, a reportRashid Hilal – IMEMC July 11, 2003 16:39 In a private…
Dahlan-Mofaz Meeting Serious, Short, No Results
Israeli Defense Minister Shaul Mofaz held their second meeting in aSpecial – IMEMC July 11, 200307:57 Palestinian Minister for Security…
Fatah’ Prison Leaders: Truce Idea Was Born Behind Bars
Fatah prisoners sent out a message of reconciliation and expressedspecial – IMEMC 15:30 In recent talks with the Israeli newspaper,…
Israeli Security Shoot and Wound Palestinians Seeking Work
gunfire and two more were arrested while the four attempted to enterSpecial – IMEMC 08:47 Two Palestinian workers were moderately…
Dahlan, Mofaz to meet Thursday on prisoner release issue
Israeli Defense Minister Shaul Mofaz are scheduled to meet ThursdaySpecial – IMEMC, July 10, 2003 Palestinian Minister for Security Affairs,…
Shekh Alasadi, Islamic Jihad in Jenin abides to truce
number one on Israeli security list for wanted Palestinians,Ali Samodi – IMEMC Sheikh Basam Al Sa’di, the leader of Islamic…