Teachers and students hold classes near a military checkpoint in Hebron
Palestinian schoolteachers in Hebron held their classes in the road, on Wednesday morning, after Israeli soldiers barred them and their students from reaching their schools. The teachers taught their pupils…
Israeli Air Force drop anti-Hezbollah leaflets over Beirut
Israeli online daily Haaretz reported that Israeli Air Force planes dropped thousands of leaflets over the Lebanese capital of Beirut, and its suburbs, denouncing Hezbollah party which is based in…
Army invades Jenin and its refugee camp
The Israeli army invaded on Wednesday the West Bank city of Jenin and its refugee camp. Troops backed up with 70 military jeeps and 25 troop carriers invaded the city,…
Army arrests two children in Bethlehem
Israeli soldiers arrested, on Wednesday, two children from Al Khader village, south of the West Bank city of Bethlehem. the chidlren were identified as Maher Ghnam, 15, and Mohamed Da’do’,…
Two resident arrested in the West Bank
Allegedly wanted for security reasons, the Israeli army arrested, on Wednesday at dawn, two residents of the West Bank cities of Tulkarem and Hebron. The Israeli radio reported that…
Army breaks into the Medical relief and Custom Control offices in Jenin
In an ongoing invasion to the West Bank city of Jenin the Israeli army invaded an office which belongs to the Medical Relief Committee, and another office which belongs to…
P.A security foils infiltration of Bethlehem by Special Forces
While the Palestinian police and security forces were conducting their campaign to locate illegal vehicles in Bethlehem, Israeli Special Forces attempted to infiltrate the city and were caught by a…
Shalom announces candidacy for Likud chairmanship
Israeli Foreign Minister Silvan Shalom declared, on Tuesday, that he would compete for the Likud chairmanship and for Prime Minister, Israeli online daily Haaretz reported. Shalom said at a press…
Israeli war-jets shell targets in south Lebanon
Israeli war-jets shelled, Tuesday afternoon, several targets in Al Adeesa town, in the south of Lebanon. The shelling came only a few hours after the Israeli Defense Minister, Shaul Mofaz,…
Four Hezbollah fighters killed, 11 soldiers injured in Mount Dov area`
Eleven Israeli soldiers were reportedly injured, and four fighters were killed, on Monday afternoon, during a gun battle between Hezbollah fighters and Israeli soldiers in Mount Dov area. Israeli artillery…
Israel to build 310 lots to Maleeh Adumim Settlement
Yitzhak Herzog, the outgoing Israeli Housing Minister, and Labor party member, approved the construction of 310 housing units, in large settlement blocs in the West Bank. This decision was…
Resident of Tammoun, sentenced to two life terms
Salem Israeli military court sentenced, on Monday, residents Ahmad Besharat 30, form Tammoun village, north of the West Bank, to two life terms. Besharat was arrested mid 2003, and was…
Israeli police installs checkpoint east of Tubas
The Israeli police installed, on Monday, several roadblocks, on the main eastern road between the West Bank city of Tubas and it surrounding villages. The police stooped dozens of vehicles,…
14 Likud Mk’s join Sharon
14 Likud members of Knesset joined Sharon, on Monday evening, and became members of his new party which he called “The National Responsibility”. Israeli political analysts said that he managed…
Palestinian detainees in Shatta facing harsh conditions
The Prisoners Supporters Society reported, on Monday, that the Palestinian detainees in Shatta detention facility are facing bad conditions, lack medical attention and treatment, in addition to harsh treatment they…
Sharon meets Katsav, informs him he intends to dissolve Knesset
Israeli Prime Minister, Ariel Sharon, met on Monday morning, with the Israeli President Moshe Katsav and informed the he intends to dissolve the Knesset. Katsav told Sharon that the elections…
Security officer arrested in Jenin
Israeli soldiers arrested, on Sunday evening, one Palestinian security officer, after invading the city. Eyewitnesses told the Palestinian News Agency, WAFA, that soldiers accompanied by military jeeps and tanks thrust…
Youth arrested near Ramallah
A local source in Ramallah reported on Sunday, that soldiers invaded al Birereh town, and arrested on resident. Several homes were searched, damage was reported.
Seven youth arrested in Bethlehem
Israeli soldiers arrested, on Sunday, seven teenagers in the West Bank city of Bethlehem. Palestinian Security sources reported that Israeli soldiers backed by tanks and armored vehicles swept into Al…
Army invades Hebron, arrest three
Israeli troops invaded, on Sunday, the west Bank city of Hebron, and arrested three residents. A local source in the city reported that soldiers broke into dozens of homes…
Palestinian police kills a resident after attacking a police station in Khan Younis
One Palestinian resident was killed, another injured, after a family attacked a police station in Khan Younis, in the southern part of the Gaza Strip. A Palestinian police source…
Army fires at a protest against the Wall near Jerusalem
Sunday morning, Israeli soldiers fired at dozens of residents who were peacefully protesting against the construction of the Separation Wall in Sawahra area in the southeast of Jerusalem. Soldiers fired…
Perez: `“Jerusalem will remained unified`
Head of the Labor Party Amir Peretz said on Sunday during a party meeting that he apposes the Right of Return of the Palestinian Refugees into Israel, and apposes any…
Soldiers invade Jenin
Israeli soldiers renewed their military attack against Jenin city and carried out search and arrests’ campaigns in the north area of West Bank, the Palestinian International Press Center (IPC) Reported.…
Peres vows future cooperation with Sharon
As the speculation that the Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon intends to split from the Likud party, which he headed for six years, he told the Israeli Vice Premier Shimon…
Sharon tells Peres cooperation between the two parties will continues
In what was described as the “apparently final unity government meeting”, Israeli Prime Minister, Ariel Sharon, told the Vice Premier. Shimon Peres, that he will not “allow him to be…
University student arrested near Tubas
Israeli soldiers arrested a resident from Tammoun village, south east of the West Bank city of Tubas. Troops installed a potable checkpoint in Al Sayrafi area, on the main road…
Several residents arrested in the West Bank
Israeli soldiers arrested, on Saturday morning, several Palestinian residents in the West Bank, and installed a number of roadblocks barring the residents from leaving their areas. Earlier on Saturday…
Several residents arrested in the West Bank
Israeli soldiers arrested, on Saturday morning, several Palestinian residents in the West Bank, and installed a number of roadblocks barring the residents from leaving their areas. Earlier on Saturday…
Abbas to visit the Vatican
A Palestinian source reported, on Saturday afternoon, that the Palestinian President, Mahmoud Abbas [Abu Mazin], received an official invitation to visit the Vatican, and meet Pope Benedict XVI. The source…
Palestinian youth arrested in Jenin
Israeli soldiers arrested, on Saturday morning, a Palestinian youth at a military checkpoint, near the West Bank city of Jenin. Soldiers at the checkpoint arrested the 17-year-old male, after claiming…
Two injured in Hebron, Ramallah
A Palestinian resident was shot and injured, on Friday evening, by Israeli soldiers near the West Bank city of Hebron; soldiers claim that he carried a suspicious object. Earlier on…
Erez Crossing reopened
A Palestinian security source reported, on Friday evening, that Israeli soldiers reopened the (Beit Hanoun) Erez Crossing after closing it on Thursday until further notice.  Israeli security officials claimed…
Aboud village near Ramallah conducts it first protest against the Wall
Israeli soldiers fired gas bombs at dozens of residents who protested against the Separation Wall, in Aboud village, North West of Ramallah, in the West Bank, several residents suffocated after…
Two injured in Hebron, Ramallah
A Palestinian resident was shot and injured, on Friday evening, by Israeli soldiers near the West Bank city of Hebron; soldiers claim that he carried a suspicious object. Earlier on…
Two injured in Hebron, Ramallah
A Palestinian resident was shot and injured, on Friday evening, by Israeli soldiers near the West Bank city of Hebron; soldiers claim that he carried a suspicious object. Earlier on…
This Week in Palestine, November Week 2
Listen to the audio from the MP3 Player on the right column. || Click here to Download MP3 file 11.8 MB This Week in Palestine, a service of the International Middle…
Bil’in celebrates Independence Day, protests against the Wall
Bil’in residents, international and Israeli peace activists celebrated the “Palestinian Independence Day” by carrying small balloons which carried the colors of the Palestinian flag, and carried two symbolic Styrofoam walls, representing…
Israeli Police Arrest Vanunu, claim he violated parole terms
Israeli sources reported that the Israeli Nuclear Whistleblower Mordehcai Vanunu was arrested on a Jerusalem Checkpoint. According to Israeli security source, Vanunu was riding a bus on his way to…
Poll: `“Sharon in a new party can achieve 28 seats at the Knesset`
A survey commissioned by the Israeli Newspaper Yedioth Ahronoth, revealed that if the elections are held now in Israel, Sharon can collect 28 seats at the Knesset if he form…
Soldiers abduct a child after injuring him east of Ramallah
Israeli soldiers fired at a Palestinian child, on Friday afternoon, in Silwad town, east of Ramallah, and abducted him.  A local source in the town reported that the child…
Troops invade Aida refugee camp
Israeli soldiers invaded, on Friday, Aida refugee camp, in the West Bank city of Bethlehem.  A local source in the camp reported that soldiers invaded the camp from its…
Resident injured east of Gaza
An unidentified resident was shot and injured, on Friday afternoon, by Israeli military fire east of Gaza.  Dr. Moawiya Hassanen, head of the Emergency Unit at the Palestinian Ministry…
NCLD: `“Israel is isolating Jerusalem`
The National Office for Land Defense based in the West Bank city of Nablus, warned that Israel is attempting to isolate Jerusalem from its surrounding Palestinian areas by announcing the…
Two university lecturers receive extended remand
An Israeli military court extended, on Friday, the remand of two lectures at Al Najah National University in Nablus, for additional 15 days, in order to file charges against them.…
Army closes Erez Crossing until further notice
Israeli soldiers closed, on Friday morning, the Erez crossing, north of the Gaza Strip, until further notice.  A source at the Palestinian Ministry of Interior and National Security reported…
Two brothers arrested in Ramallah
Israeli soldiers invaded, on Friday morning, Um Al Sharayet area, in the West Bank city of Ramallah, and arrested two brothers.  The Palestinian News Agency, WAFA, reported that soldiers…
Three arrested in Allar
Israeli soldiers arrested, on Friday morning, three Palestinian residents in Allar village, north of the West Bank city of Tulkarem.  A local source in the village reported that soldiers…
Israeli Prosecution demands High Court to reconsider Human Shield Ban
The Israeli General Prosecution filed an official request to the Israeli High Court to reconsider a decision it issued on October 6, 2005 barring the army from using the Palestinian…
Palestinian factions deny sending children to checkpoints
Palestinian leaders and activists denied any involvement of their factions and armed wings in sending children and young boys to military checkpoints with explosives, namely Huwwara south of Nablus. A…
Tenders for West Bank settlements expansion issued
Israel issued, on Thursday, building tenders for settlement constructions in the West Bank, directly violating the Road Map Plan for peace in the Middle East. Israeli online daily Haaretz reported…
Two P.A officers moderately injured by gunmen
Two Palestinian policemen where shot and injured, on Thursday night, after exchanging fire with fighter of Al Aqsa martyrs Brigades, the military wing of Fateh movement, in the West Bank…
Resident arrested in Deir Al Ghsoun
Israeli soldiers installed, on Thursday morning, a military checkpoint at the entrance of   Deir Al Ghsoun village, north of the West Bank city of Tulkarem.  Troops searched dozens of…
Army seals off Jenin, Tammoun and Tubas
Israeli soldiers sealed off, on Thursday, the West Bank cities of Jenin, Tubas and the village of Tammoun.  Troops sealed off the southern entrance of Jenin, the northern entrance…
Army arrests two residents, occupies a roof in Hebron
The Israeli army broke into the house Hussein Al Batash, in the old city of Hebron, and occupied the rooftop using it as a monitoring tower.  Also troops invaded…
NIC: `“6 killed, 18 injured, and 89 arrested in one week`
The Palestinian National Information Center reported, on Thursday, that Israeli soldiers killed six Palestinians, shot injured 18, arrested 89 and carried 639 violations during the period between November 8 and…
Two residents assassinated in Jenin
Under-cover units of the Israeli army, assassinated on Thursday, two Palestinian residents from Al Yamoun village, near the West Bank city of Jenin, after ambushing them at the Haifa-Jenin road, while they were…
PPS: `“40 residents arrested in Hebron since the beginning of November`
The Hebron office of the Palestinian Prisoners Society reported, on Thursday, that Israeli soldiers arrested 40 residents in the West Bank city of Hebron since the beginning of November. The…
Graffiti against Sharon found at Knesset inner Walls
Diatribe graffiti against Israeli Prime Minister, Ariel Sharon, were found at the Knesset last week, Israeli Knesset Speaker Reuven Rivilin told reporters on Thursday. Rivilin said the findings were handed…
Army invades the West Bank city of Jenin
The Israeli army invaded, on Thursday at dawn, the West Bank city of Jenin, and searched several houses. at least 20 armored vehicles invaded the city; soldiers conducted wide scale…
Two Hamas members face murder charges in Israeli Court
Two members of Hamas, who were charged of involvement in the death of the Israeli citizen, Sasson Nuriel, were indicted by an Israeli court, on Thursday, of murder charges. “Muhammad…
Police receive `“evacuation bonus` with trip overseas
Senior Israeli police officers, who took part of the evacuation of settlements in the Gaza Strip, and four settlements in northern West Bank, have been rewarded with trips abroad, Israeli…
Israeli army officer injured in Hebron
An Israeli army officer was injured late on Wednesday at night, near Beit Omaer, village in the West Bank city of Hebron, while driving on the Hebron- Bethlehem road. The…
Army arrests two children in Tulkarem
The Israeli army invaded the West Bank city of Tulkarem, on Thursday morning, and arrested two children. Ahmad AL Atian, 16, and his brother Mohamed, 14, were arrested after soldiers…
Rafah house, which American Activist Corrie was killed defending, to be rebuilt
The house of Dr. Samir Nasrallah, which was demolished in march 2003 will be rebuilt in the honor of the American peace activist Rachel Corrie who was killed while trying…
One resident arrested in Tiqua
An Israeli army force invaded, on Thursday at dawn, the village of Tiqua south east of the West Bank city of Bethlehem, and arrested one resident. Troops surrounded the house…
Israel moves to early elections
Israeli Prime Minister, Ariel Sharon, and Labor Party Chairman Amir Peretz, met on Thursday morning, and agreed to hold the Knesset elections between the end of February and the end…
Israeli moves to early elections
Israeli Prime Minister, Ariel Sharon, and Labor Party Chairman Amir Peretz, met on Thursday morning, and agreed to hold the Knesset elections between the end of February and the end…
Israeli moves to early elections
Israeli Prime Minister, Ariel Sharon, and Labor Party Chairman Amir Peretz, met on Thursday morning, and agreed to hold the Knesset elections between the end of February and the end…
Explosive belt found with Pal. Youth is fake
Four hours after the Israeli soldiers arrested a Palestinian youth, and claimed that he was carrying an explosive belt, an Israeli military source admitted that the belt was fake and…
Army arrests one resident from Beit Forik
Israeli soldiers stationed at Beit Forik checkpoint arrested on Wednesday afternoon Souheb Abu Thabeit, 21 from the village of Beit Forik north of the West Bank city of Nablus. Thabeit,…
Army arrests six residents from the West Bank
Israeli soldiers stationed at Beit Forik checkpoint arrested on Wednesday afternoon Souheb Abu Thabeit, 21 from the village of Beit Forik north of the West Bank city of Nablus. Thabeit,…
Several structures leveled in Jerusalem
Israeli bulldozers leveled on Wednesday morning several structures in Jerusalem that belongs to Palestinians. Israeli police claimed these structures were built without proper permits. Bulldozers with the help of Israeli…
Abbas, Shalom hold second round of talks in Tunisia
Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas, and the Israeli Foreign Minister Silvan Shalom, met for the second time in Tunisia and held a second round of talks. The meeting took place at…
Mofaz: `“Construction of the Wall will continue, reinforce settlement blocs`
Israeli Defense Minister, Shaul Mofaz, said on Wednesday said that construction of the Separation Wall in the West Bank, lining up with settlement blocs, and enforcing them should be resumed,…
Settler girls attack Palestinian farmers in the West Bank
Six settler girls from Benjamin, a settlement Northwest of the West Bank city of Ramallah, attacked Palestinian farmers while they were working in olive orchards in the nearby village of…
Army claims arresting a Palestinian youth carrying explosives
An Israeli military source claimed that Israeli soldiers arrested a Palestinian youth at Huwwara checkpoint, near the West Bank city of Nablus.  Army claims that soldiers suspected the movements of…
Army arrests 14 Palestinians, two Sudanese
Israeli sources reported, on Wednesday morning, that soldiers arrested 14 parsons trying to infiltrate into Israel from the Negev Desert area, south of the country. The 14 were arrested during…
Palestinian ambulance held for three hours by the army
Israeli troops stationed at DCO checkpoint in the West entrance of the West Bank city of Bethlehem, held late on Tuesday at night, a Palestinian ambulance for three hours. The…
Seven residents arrested in Hebron
Israeli soldiers arrested seven Palestinian residents in the West Bank city of Hebron, after invading it, and several surrounding areas, on Tuesday at night and Wednesday morning, the Palestinian News…
One resident arrested in Allar
The Israeli army invaded, on Wednesday at dawn, Allar village south of the West Bank city of Tulkarem, and arrested one resident. Amani Amier, 20, was arrested when troops searched…
Israeli artillery shells Gaza
Israeli Forces fired, late on Tuesday, heavy artillery at targets in the Gaza Strip. Troops fired 15 artillery barrages into open areas in the northern of Gaza Strip throughout the…
Yousef: `“We prepared a comprehensive plan to impose law and order`
Palestinian Interior Minister, Nasser Yousef, said that the ministry prepared a plan to control the security situation in the Palestinian territories, and impose law and order. In an Interview with…
Korean Official Representative Office to Palestine opened
Under the patronage of the Palestinian Minister of Foreign Affairs Dr. Nasser Al Kidwa, the Representative Office of Republic of Korea to Palestine was officially opened on Monday in the…
Six arrested in Hebron, one home occupied
Israeli soldiers arrested six residents in the southern West Bank city of Hebron, and occupied one home, using it as a military post and a monitoring tower. The Palestinian News…
Settler who attempted to murder Pal. Youth released
Israeli Supreme Court released from prison a settler who attacked a Palestinian teen identified as Hilal Majaida, 18, on June 2005, before the Israeli pullout from the settlements there. The…
Army demolishes a home near Jenin
A local source in Jenin, reported that Israeli military bulldozers demolished a home which the Israeli soldiers surrounded earlier on Monday morning in Al Zababdah village, near the West Bank…
Israel is pushing the Palestinians into Civil War, Abbas says
Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas said in a televised speech that marked the 17th anniversary of Palestinian declaration of independence in 1988 that Israel is trying to avoid peace talks, and…
Israeli Court acquits soldier who `“confirmed kill` a Palestinian Child
The Israeli Southern Command Military Court acquitted, on Tuesday, the Israeli army commander, Captain ‘R’, of all charges relating to the killing of a 13-year-old Palestinian girl in the Gaza…
Eight residents arrested in the West Bank
Israeli troops arrested, on Tuesday morning, eight residents from several cities and towns in the West Bank. Five were arrested in the West Bank city of Hebron during an invasion…
Israeli solider injured in Nablus
An Israeli solider was injured, on Tuesday morning, due to road side bomb explosion in an invasion to the West Bank city of Nablus. The Army vehicle was damaged as…
Army invades Beit Sahour and Beit Fajar
The Israeli army invaded, on Tuesday at dawn, Beit Sahour town in the West Bank city of Bethlehem and searched several houses there. Troops invaded the town and searched the…
Rafah Terminal to reopen Tuesday
Work in the Rafah crossing border will be resumed Tuesday afternoon. Palestinian security sources told Maan News Agency. Opening the crossing would be only for those coming from Egypt, residents…
Twelve injured near Jenin
Israeli soldiers withdrew from Al Zababda village, near the West Bank city of Jenin, after invading it on Monday at dawn; twelve residents, including students of the Arab-American University in…
Do Palestinians have an Independence Day?
Since 1988, Palestinians celebrate the Independence Day on November 15. However, how come Palestinians celebrate this day while they are still under occupation? In fact, Palestinians celebrate the declaration of…
Army arrests Leader of Islamic Jihad Leader in Hebron
Israeli soldiers arrested, on Tuesday at dawn, three residents after invading the town of Yatta near the West bank city of Hebron. Under-cover units of the Israeli army, disguised as…
Rice declares deal reached between P.A and Israel on the Rafah Terminal
U.S Secretary of State, Condoleezza Rice said on Tuesday that Israeli and Palestinian officials have wrapped up a deal on the manning of the Rafah Border Crossing, between the Gaza…
One arrested in Tiqua village
In an invasion to the village of Tiqua near the West Bank city of Bethlehem, Israeli army arrests on Tuesday at dawn one resident after breaking into his house, and…
Army invades Tubas and Tammoun
The Israeli army invaded on Tuesday morning the village of Tammoun and the near by West Bank city of Tubas, north of the West Bank. Troops stormed Tammoun village and…
Sharon’s government’s end nears, as Labor, Shinui agree on early elections
The new Chairman of the labor party Amir Peretz met on Tuesday with the opposition leader Yousef Lapid, chairman of the Shinui party to set a date for early elections,…