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…
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…
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…
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…
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.…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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,…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Egypt Agree to Secure Gaza Boarder
Strip in the event of an Israeli withdrawal, during a meeting inIMEMC & Agencies, March 12, 2004 Egypt agreed to take responsibility for its boarder with the Gaza Strip in…
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…
UN: `“40% of the Palestinians Do Not Get the Food they Need`
study concerning the situation in the West Bank and Gaza andIMEMC & Agencies, March 12, 2004 The united Nations Food and Agriculture Organization conducted a study concerning the situation in…
McDonalds Fires an Arab worker for speaking Arabic
Zinaty from a restaurant in Ramle near Tel Aviv. She claims theIMEMC & Agencies, March 12, 2004 McDonalds accused for being racist after firing Arab employee Abeer Zinaty from a…
Court Extends Postponement of Barrier Construction
after the Supreme Court extended its injunction for a further sixIMEMC Staff, March 12, 2004 Barrier construction in Northwest Jerusalem was postponed yesterday after the Supreme Court extended its injunction…
Either Disengagment Or a Milion More Jews to Israel
of his ministers and heads of agencies involved with imegration toGhassan Andoni-IMEMC-Analysis, March 12, 2004 Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon recently held a meeting with few of his ministers and…
Arafat: `“There is Still a Good Opportunity for Peace in the Region`
Palestinian Legislative Council (PLC) in Ramallah and directed hisIMEMC & Agencies, March 12, 2004 President Arafat delivered Thursday a speech in front of the Palestinian Legislative Council (PLC) in Ramallah…
Disengagement Could Develop Into Partial; Gaza Only
Sharon is considering to restrict disengagement to Gaza Strip only,IMEMC Staff & Agencies, March 12, 2004 According to Israeli media sources, Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon is considering to restrict…
Mordechai Vanunu Submits a Passport Application
application through the Prison Authority.IMEMC & Agencies, March 11, 2004 The Israeli jailed nuclear scientist subbmitted a passport application through the Prison Authority. Vanunu, who is slated to be release…
Sharon to meet with US Envoys, Shalom in Egypt
US diplomatic envoys to resume talks about the plan for UnilateralIMEMC & Agencies, March 11, 2004 The Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon is to meet Thursday with the US diplomatic…
Abu Abbas dies while under American custody in Iraq
head of the Palestinian Liberation Front, died while he is inIMEMC & Agencies, March 10, 2004 Reuters reported that Mahmoud Abbas (Abu Al-Abbas), 55 years old, head of the Palestinian…
Qarawa, a Village Subjected to Continuous Army Assaults
Beni Zeid since September 2001. The small village north of RamallahFeature Story, IMEMC, March 10, 2004 Nine Palestinians have been killed by Israeli soldiers in Qarawat Beni Zeid since September…
The National Union in Israel presents a Proposal to annex the
The Israeli National Union Party, headed by the Minister ofOccupied Territories to Israel IMEMC & Agencies, March 10, 2004 The Israeli National Union Party, headed by the Minister of Transportation,…
Yassin: Hamas may stop attacks if Israel Pulls Out, won’t control
Sheikh Ahmad Yassin, the spiritual leader and founder of Hamas said,strip IMEMC & Agencies, March 10, 2004 11:58 Sheikh Ahmad Yassin, the spiritual leader and founder of Hamas said, Hamas…
Israeli PM Advisor, No Immediate Plans to Build the Eastern WB Wall
not plan to immediately build the planed eastern section of theIMEMC Staff & Agencies, March 10, 2004 Due to expected difficulties on the international arena, Israel does not plan to…
Sharon: Will Meet Qurei on Tuesday
Palestinian Prime Minister Ahmed Qurei was scheduled for nextIMEMC Staff & Agencies, March 10, 2004 Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon said Tuesday that a meeting with Palestinian Prime Minister Ahmed…
Israel Egyptian President Comments, Surprising
Mubarak said Monday as surprising and contrary to availableIMEMC Staff & Agencies, March 9, 2004 Israeli official sources described what the Egyptian President Husni Mubarak said Monday as surprising and…
The Disengagement Plan is not the Road Map, yet part of it
the Quartet to increase their efforts to mediate in the Middle EastIMEMC & Agencies, March 9, 2004 The Palestinian Prime Minister Ahmad Qurei called upon US and UK and the…
Why Should Gaza Bleed Prior to Withdrawal
central Gaza Strip leaving behind 15 residents killed and around 100Ghassan Andoni-IMEMC-Analysis, March 9, 2004 Army withdrew Sunday from Bureij and Nuseirat refugee camps in the central Gaza Strip leaving…
Ya’alon denies that he Oppose Sharon’s Disengagement Plan
Ya’alon denied that he had expressed opposition to the disengagementIMEMC & Agencies, March 9, 2004 Israeli sources reported that the Israeli Army Chief of Staff Moshe Ya’alon denied that he…
Mubarak: An Egyptian Security Role in Gaza is A Trap.
Hosni Mubarak rejected any Egyptian security role in the Gaza StripIMEMC & Agencies, March 8, 2004 Contrary to earlier reports from Israeli sources, Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak rejected any Egyptian…
PICCR Report: PA Lacks the Ability to Enforce Law
released Sunday its ninth annual report on the status of theIMEMC & Agencies, 16:56 The Palestinian Independent Commission for Citizens’ Rights (PICCR) released Sunday its ninth annual report on the…
Sharon Aims at Long Term, Internationally Backed, Disengagement
Sharon is leaning toward a complete Israeli withdrawal from Gaza,IMEMC & Agencies, March 8, 2004 Governmental source in Israel reported that Prime Minister Ariel Sharon is leaning toward a complete…
Beit Liqya demonstrators wounded, construction resumes in Beit Duqqu
in Beit Liqya Monday and barrier construction continued in BeitIMEMC Staff, March 8, 2004 15:43 Two anti-barrier demonstrators were shot with rubber-coated bullets in Beit Liqya Monday and barrier construction…
PA: Army Operation In Gaza, a Terrorist Massacre
for its deadly Sunday raid in Gaza. The Palestinian cabinet calledIMEMC Staff & Agencies, March 8, 2004 8:37 The Palestinian Authority warned that Israel will pay a heavy price for…
Wall Forces a Village Back to The 19th Century
Translated by Saed Bannoura Source: Palestine News Network The children at Zaboba village, west of the West bank city of Jenin, are back to study on candle lights. Few meters…
12 killed in army raid on Gaza Strip refugee camps
refugee camps; Bureij and Nusseirat, killing 12 Palestinians hoursIMEMC Staff & Agencies, March 7, 2004 Dozens of armored military vehicles raided Sunday morning two Gaza refugee camps; Bureij and Nusseirat,…
Wall Forces a Village Back to The 19th Century
are back to study on candle lights. Few meters away, settlers kidsFeature Story-IMEMC, March 7, 2004 The children at Zaboba village, west of the West bank city of Jenin, are…
Israeli newspaper: ‘The Israeli Army conducts simulates the Day
The Israeli news paper ‘Haaretz’ reported that the Israeli Army hasAfter Arafat Dies’ IMEMC & Agencies, March 6, 2004 The Israeli news paper ‘Haaretz’ reported that the Israeli Army has…
Under Such Conditions We Can’t Live Together
watches the celebrations conducted by the settlers on the grave ofAli Waked, ArabYnet, March 6, 2004 Mohammad Abu Halawa sits in his small house in Hebron every year and watches…
Sources: Sharon Drops Option of Moving Gaza Settlers to W.B
Sharon had dropped the option of moving Gaza Strip settlers to theIMEMC & Agencies, March 6, 2004 In concession to the United States, the Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon had…
Greater Middle East and Arab Grass-roots
theirâ€ÂGreater Middle East†plan for reforms in the region, No. 3Ghassan Andoni-IMEMC-Analysis, March 6, 2004 In an attempt to quickly advance the security aspect of theirâ€ÂGreater Middle East†plan for…
Egyptian – Israeli meeting in Cairo Next Week
to Egypt next weak to meet the Egyptian president Mobarak and hisIMEMC & Agencies, March 5, 2004 17:27 Israeli sources mentioned that Israeli FM Silvan Shalom is heading to Egypt…
Haifa Police Arrests Two Israelis Suspected of Terror Acts Against
Eliran Golan, 22, from Haifa, was arrested on Thursday for plantingArabs IMEMC & Agencies, March 5, 2004 Eliran Golan, 22, from Haifa, was arrested on Thursday for planting nine bombs…
US Embassy accuses J’Post of publishing `“hateful incitement`
editor on Wednesday, saying an editorial written about the firstWarrick Page for IMEMC, March 5, 2004 The US Embassy condemned the Jerusalem Post in a letter to the editor on…
Sharon continues efforts to win more support to his disengagement
The Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon is going on with his effortsplan IMEMC & Agencies, March 5, 2004 The Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon is going on with his efforts…
Purim holiday, Israelis Celebrate, Palestinians Suffer
huge crowd of people gathered at Ramallah side of the check post,Ghassan Andoni MEMC & Agencies March 5, 2004 Arriving at Qalandya military check post Friday morning, I saw a…
21 Year Old Dies of his Wounds in Biddu
in the head during a demonstration in Biddu last Thursday.IMEMC & Agencies, March 4, 2004 15:53 Mohammed Dahoud Bedwin, 21, died Wednesday morning after being shot in the head during…
Israel and U.S. Discuss Effects of Disengagement
presented U.S. National Security Adviser Condoleezza Rice and herIMEMC & Agencies , March 4, 2004 The Israeli team headed by Sharon’s chief of staff Dov Weisglass presented U.S. National Security…
Israeli Air Strike kills three Palestinians in Gaza
Gaza near Netzarim settlement. According to Palestinian securityIMEMC & Agencies, March 4, 2004 Hamas calls for response after three Palestinians were killed in Gaza near Netzarim settlement. According to Palestinian…
Israeli Soldiers Kill a Fourteen Year Old in Gaza
four other children were wounded on Thursday during a raid in Rafah,Warrick Page for IMEMC, March 4, 2004 Fourteen year-old, Muhammed Otaman, was killed by Israeli forces and four other…
Gaza Settlers Doubt Sharon
will go through with his controversial plan to evacuate all 17Warrick Page for IMEMC, March 4, 2004 Israeli settlers say they do not believe Israeli PM, Ariel Sharon, will go…
Wide Condemnation to the Assassination of Al-Zaben
of Khalil Al-Zaben, the Human Rights advisor of the PalestinianIMEMC & Agenicies, March 3, 2004 17:58 The Palestinian Center for Human Right condemned the assassination of Khalil Al-Zaben, the Human…
Ya’alon: Israel should not leave Philadelphi Axis
Minister that he opposes the plan to give up the 100-200 metersIMEMC & Agencies, March 3, 2004 The Israeli Army Chies of Staff, Moshe Ya’alon told the Prime Minister that…
London Supports Evacuation Plan, Rejects Moving settlers to the W.B
London, on Tuesday that he would support any evacuation plan ofIMEMC & Agencies, March 3, 2004 British F. M Jack Straw told the Israeli F. M Shalom visiting London, on…
Al-Aqsa Brigades Leader Warns Against Dismantling Calls
army death list, and yet talk about life and realities. How doInterview by Naser Laham, March 3, 2004 It is by no means easy to be targeted for killing; to…
18 years old Palestinian killed in Tulkarem refugee camp
northwest of the West Bank late Tuesday night. Israeli militaryIMEMC & Agencies, March 3, 2004 The Israeli army killed a Palestinian Tulkarem refugee camp in the northwest of the West…
Jerusalemite Palestinians Facing New Harsh Procedures
Al-Quds Center for Civil and Social Rights in Jerusalem said that the Israeli Authorities in Jerusalem took new measures to limit the construction of Palestinian houses in Jerusalem. The center…
Unknown armed men assassinate one of Arafat’s Aids in Gaza
advisor to the Palestinian President Yasser Arafat in Gaza city, inIMEMC & Agencies, March 2, 2004 Unknown armed men shot dead Khalil Al-Zaben, 59 years old, an advisor to the…
Jerusalemite Palestinians Facing New Harsh Procedures
Al-Quds Center for Civil and Social Rights in Jerusalem said that the Israeli Authorities in Jerusalem took new measures to limit the construction of Palestinian houses in Jerusalem.  The center…
U.S. Strongly Criticized Israel for WB Banks’ Raid
West bank Banks and the confiscation of $8 million from PrivateIMEMC Staff & Agencies, March 2, 2004 U.S. officials strongly criticized on Monday the Israel army raid on West bank…
EU: Arafat is the Rightful Leader of the Palestinian People
State Collin Powel, Brian Cowen, the Irish foreign minister whoIMEMC Staff & Agencie, March 2, 2004 In a session with reporters, after meeting with U.S. secretary of State Collin Powel,…
U.S. Not Ready Yet to Adopt Sharon’s Disengagement Plan
morning that the U.S. administration was not yet ready to adoptIMEMC Staff & Agencies, March 2, 2004 9:08 According to Israel Radio, a White House official said Tuesday morning that…
The Egyptian Role in the Israeli Unilateral Withdrawal from Gaza
statement was released by the Israeli Opposition leader, ShimonIMEMC & Agencies, March 1, 2004 Egypt will take over responsibility for Gaza Strip border. This statement was released by the Israeli…
Palestinian Prisoners in Israeli Jails, face a difficult living
The Prison special units, Nahshon and Matsada have dispersed a protest by the Palestinian Prisoners organized on Sunday in Ishel prison in Beer Sheva, in the Negev desert, south of…
Budrus, continues to resist the wall
the building of the “securitywall†that will surround ten villagesIMEMC Staff, March 1, 2004 On Friday the citizens of Budrus continued to demonstrate against the building of the “securitywall†that…
What if The Wall Fails?
would take away most of its land, I asked a 75-years-old farmer,Ghassan Andoni-IMEMC-Analysis In a visit to Budrus, a village northwest of Jerusalem that the Wall would take away most…