Interest-Driven Versus Justice-Driven World
Oppressed nations are usually trapped into thinking that the world is a justice-driven one and define their goals accordingly. The more the developed countries talk about democracy, human rights, and…
Israeli FM in US to discuss Disengagement, ICJ ruling
The Israeli Foreign Minister Slivan Shalom is to meet the U.S. national security advisor Condoleezza Rice and Secretary of State Colin Powell in Washington on Friday. Shalom is expected to…
Two Homes Demolished in Jericho
Israeli army demolished Thursday two homes in Jericho and destroyed a wall which encircles a mosque in the city. WAFA news agency said that soldiers detonated the homes of Abdul-Maseeh…
Finally, Israel Handed U.S. List of Unauthorized Settlers’ Outposts
Israel handed Tuesday a list of 28 unauthorized West Bank settler outposts to the U.S. U.S. Ambassador Dan Kurtzer, after a six-week delay. The handover of the list came a…
Humanly Illegal or Legally Illegal
Even the Israeli high court considered the already built wall sections northwest and southeast of Jerusalem as illegal demanding a reroute. The court ruling was based on the grave living…
US Citizen Held on Tel Aviv Airport, Allegedly as ‘Security Risk’
Local sources reported that the U.S. citizen Anne Robinson-Peter has been held in Ben-Gurion airport detention center for the past week, on claims of posing ‘a security risk to Israel’.…
Court Freezes Wall Section South of Jerusalem
The Israeli High Court of Justice Thursday barred temporarily the completion of construction work on the West Bank separation wall section south of Jerusalem, near Har Homa settlement. The temporary…
Eyewitness Tells the Story of the Killing of Brigade Leaders in Nablus
One of the three Aqsa Brigades operatives who survived the army operation in the old city of Nablus, in which five of the most wanted leaders of the brigades together…
Head of Palestinian Intelligence: Security Plan to be implemented
The head of the Palestinian Intelligence service Amin Al-Hindi saidfollowing the pullout George Rishmawi-IMEMC & Agencies, June 30, 2004, 10:35 The head of the Palestinian Intelligence service Amin Al-Hindi said…
Against Israeli Protests, French FM Meets Arafat
met Palestinian President Yasser Arafat in his Ramallah compound onIMEMC Staff & Agencies, Despite Israeli objections, French Foreign Minister Michel Barnier met Palestinian President Yasser Arafat in his Ramallah compound…
Army Encircles Beit Hanon, Tore Up Roads
town of Beit Hanoun with tanks and tore up roads.IMEMC & Agencies, June 30, 2004 Army encircled Wednesday early morning hours the northern Gaza Strip town of Beit Hanoun with…
Rabbi: Anyone Who Gives Away Land is Like a Rodef
Tuesday against giving away Israeli land, saying ‘It should be knownIMEMC & Agencies, June 30, 2004 The rabbi of the Old City of Jerusalem Avigdor Neventzal warned Tuesday against giving…
New Zealand Slams Israel’s home demolitions policy, increases aid to
AP reported that New Zealand slammed Israel’s destruction ofPalestinian homeless George Rishmawi-IMEMC & Agencies, June 30, 2004 AP reported that New Zealand slammed Israel’s destruction of Palestinian homes in the…
Israeli Defense Ministry to Consider Rerouting a Section of the Wall
Wednesday to make changes on 30 Kilometers of the route of the WestGeorge Rishmawi-IMEMC & Agencies, June 30, 2004 In the wake of the Israeli High Court of Justice’s decision…
Army raids northern Gaza; Qasams hit Sderot Once More
complete taking over the area from which Qasam rockets were firedIMEMC & Agencies, June 29, 2004 Israeli Defense Minister Shaul Mofaz said Tuesday that troops will complete taking over the…
Only Arafat Can Rescue Sharon from His Unilateralism Trap
As Israel is assembling troops at the Gaza Strip borders, apparently preparing for a wide scale invasion of the northern parts of the Palestinian Strip, the debate over Israeli Prime…
Sha’ath: Sharon is Trying to Foil the Egyptian Initiative
Government, accused the Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon ofGeorge Rishmawi-IMEMC & Agencies, June 29, 2004 Dr. Nabil Sah’ath, Minister of Foreign Affairs in the Palestinian Government, accused the Israeli Prime…
Mofaz: Army Will Remain in Gaza as Needed
will stay in Gaza Strip as long as needed.George Rishmawi-IMEMC & Agencies, June 29, 2004, 16:54 The Israeli Minister of Defense, Shaul Mofaz said Tuesday that Army will stay in…
Sharon’s Gov’t Survives 3 No-Confidence Motions
no-confidence motions in its Monday session.George Rishmawi-IMEMC & Agencies, June 29, 2004 Israeli sources reported Tuesday that the Knesset reject three no-confidence motions in its Monday session. The three motions…
High Court to Hear Petitions against Decision not to Indict Sharon
afternoon on the three petitions against the decision to close theIMEMC & Agencies, June 29, 2004 Israeli High Court of justices will hold a hearing on Tuesday afternoon on the…
75 Palestinians arrested in Hebron since the beginning of June
Amjad Al-Najjar, head of the Palestinian Prisoner Society office inSaed Shiokhy, PNN Translated by, Saed Bannoura, IMEMC, June 2004 Amjad Al-Najjar, head of the Palestinian Prisoner Society office in Hebron,…
The Egyptian Cement Scandal
An Interview with Hassan Khareishah, the head of the PLC’ committee, which investigated the Egyptian Cement Scandal, and the head of the PLC’ monitoring committee. Translated and Summarized by: Ghassan…
More Anti-Wall Protests, ISM Launches Freedom Summer Campaign
In Deir Qadis, North of Ramallah, and in the Village of Faqqua’,IMEMC Staff & Agencies, June 28, 2004 In the village of Qaffin, North of the West Bank city of…
Israeli Knesset to Vote on Three No-Confidence Motions
no-confidence motions in its coming session Monday.IMEMC & Agencies, June 28, 2004, 12:16 Israeli sources said, the Knesset will discuss and debate over three no-confidence motions in its coming session…
An Order to Freeze Some Wall Sections Construction, Renewed
the construction of some sections of the West Bank Separation wallGeorge Rishmawi-IMEMC & Agencies, June 28, 2004 The Israeli high court decided Monday, to renew an order that halts the…
Israeli Security
Israeli sources reported that two Israelis were killed and fewTwo Israelis killed in Sderot by Qassam Rockets IMEMC Staff & Agencies, June 28, 2004 Israeli sources reported that two Israelis…
3 Palestinians Killed, 9 Injured, Resistance Attack a Military Base,
Palestinian Sources reported that two Palestinians were killed and1 Soldier Killed, 5 Wounded George Rishmawi-IMEMC & Agencies, June 28, 2004 Palestinian Sources reported that two Palestinians were killed and eight…
More Anti-Wall Protests, ISM Launches Freedom Summer Campaign
            In the village of Qaffin, North of the West Bank city of Tulkarem,            In Deir Qadis, North of Ramallah, and in the Village of Faqqua’,            near Jenin…
Israeli Knesset to Vote on Three No-Confidence Motions
                                Israeli sources said, the Knesset will discuss and debate over three            no-confidence motions in its coming session Monday.            The first motion, submitted by the Labor is…
An Order to Freeze Some Wall Sections Construction, Renewed
                                   The Israeli high court decided Monday, to renew an order that halts            the construction of some sections of the West Bank Separation wall            to be…
Two Israelis killed in Sderot by Qassam Rockets
                                     Israeli sources reported that two Israelis were killed and few            others injured in Sderot in southern Israel when two Qassam rockets            fired by Palestinian resistance landed…
3 Palestinians Killed, 9 Injured, Resistance Attack a Military Base,
            Palestinian Sources reported that two Palestinians were killed and            eight injured in as the Israeli forces in Neve Dikalim military base            opened fire at the residential area in…
Al-Fawwar Refugee Camp, 56 Years of Suffering
Translated by, Saed Bannoura, IMEMC Al-Fawwar means a fountain with strong water flooding out, that’s why the refugee camp was named Al-Fawwar, the 720 Dunums which is the size of…
Tayyeb Abdul-Rahim nominated to the Ministry of Interior
of Prime Minister, and what accompanied it of forming the ministrySaed Bannoura-IMEMC & Agencies, June 27, 2004 Until the day in which Mahmoud Abbas was appointed to the position of…
50 Protesters Wounded in an Anti-Wall Protest Near Jerusalem
as police and border police launched an unprovoked attack firingIMEMC Staff & Agencies, June 27, 2004, 15:00 Palestinian sources reported that more than 50 people were wounded as police and…
Army Ends Nablus operation; Al Aqsa Brigades vows Revenge
the West Bank city of Nablus after killing 11, wounding about 20,IMEMC & Agencies, June 27, 2004, 14:30 Israeli troops announced Sunday ending a 4 days major operation in the…
Tayyeb Abdul-Rahim nominated to the Ministry of Interior
                       Until the day in which Mahmoud Abbas was appointed to the position            of Prime Minister, and what accompanied it of forming the ministry            of interior,…
50 Protesters Wounded in an Anti-Wall Protest Near Jerusalem
Palestinian sources reported that more than 50 people were wounded as police and border police launched an unprovoked attack firing of tear gas and stunt bombs at around 3000 peaceful…
Army Ends Nablus operation; Al Aqsa Brigades vows Revenge
                        Israeli troops announced Sunday ending a 4 days major operation in            the West Bank city of Nablus after killing 11, wounding about 20,            and arresting…
Powell Our Occupation of Iraq is Different
Secretary of State Colin Powell dismissed any similarity between theIMEMC & Agencies, June 26, 2004 9:38 In a meeting with Arab journalists in Washington on Thursday, U.S. Secretary of State…
Israel Worried of PA Returning to Diplomacy through Egyptian Doors
Egyptians were making honest and serious efforts, Israel is deeplyIMEMC & Agencies, June 26, 2004, 09:11 Israeli Defense Minister Shaul Mofaz said Friday that while the Egyptians were making honest…
Egyptian Source: No Security Experts to Gaza without Israeli
Alsharq Alawasat London based newspaper quoted an Egyptian SeniorGuarantees IMEMC & Agencies, June 26, 2004, 11:44 Alsharq Alawasat London based newspaper quoted an Egyptian Senior official source as saying “the…
Anti-Wall Nonviolent Protests in Tulkarem and Jenin
peace activists marched together in the village of Qiffin north ofGeorge Rishmawi-IMEMC June 26, 2004, 12:55 Over 800 Palestinians including around 45 Israeli and International peace activists marched together in…
The Quartet Expressed Support of Egypt’s Role in Gaza
peace brokers expressed the committee’s support of the role Egypt isGeorge Rishmawi-IMEMC & Agencies, June 26, 2004 In its Thursday meeting, the Quartet of International Middle East peace brokers expressed…
Two Palestinians killed in Nablus, 25 injured as operation continues
Palestinian youth, Ihab Maher Sleem 18, in the old city of Nablus onGeorge Rishmawi-IMEMC & Agencies, June 26, 2004 Palestinian medical sources reported the death of a second Palestinian youth,…
Powell Our Occupation of Iraq is Different
           In a meeting with Arab journalists in Washington on Thursday, U.S.            Secretary of State Colin Powell dismissed any similarity between the            U.S. occupation of Iraq to that…
Israel Worried of PA Returning to Diplomacy through Egyptian Doors
            Israeli Defense Minister Shaul Mofaz said Friday that while the            Egyptians were making honest and serious efforts, Israel is deeply            skeptical about Egypt’s assurances that the…
Arbel: Evidence On PM Bribery Clear; Mazuz: Insufficient
            Former state prosecutor Edna Arbel opinion on Israeli Prime Minister            Ariel Sharon’s bribery case was published for the first time on            Friday.            In her written opinion,…
Anti-Wall Nonviolent Protests in Tulkarem and Jenin
            Over 800 Palestinians including around 45 Israeli and International            peace activists marched together in the village of Qiffin north of            Tulkarem in protest against building the separation…
The Quartet Expressed Support of Egypt’s Role in Gaza
           In its Thursday meeting, the Quartet of International Middle East            peace brokers expressed the committee’s support of the role Egypt is            taking in supporting the Palestinian…
Two Palestinians killed in Nablus, 25 injured as operation continues
                        Palestinian medical sources reported the death of a second            Palestinian youth, Ihab Maher Sleem 18, in the old city of Nablus on            the second day…
Dozens of Residents Wounded in Salfit during Anti Wall Protests
the construction of the Separation wall which is continuouslySaed Bannoura -IMEMC & Agencies, June 25, 2004 Tens of Palestinians were wounded, Thursday, during protests against the construction of the Separation…
Using Dogs Against Prisoners is Not a Secret Anymore
army using trained dogs against them during interrogation, the mediaTranslated by: Saed Bannoura, IMEMC, June 2004, 12:55 Despite the fact that several Palestinian detainees spoke about the army using trained…
Report: `“British viewers think the Palestinians are Afghani
A prominent British Academic, said that “it is wrong to presentRefugees†Saed Bannoura-IMEMC, June 25, 2004, 10:21 A prominent British Academic, said that “it is wrong to present reports about…
International Court of Justice to rule on WB Wall July 9
issue its advisory opinion ruling on the legality of the separationGeorge Rishmawi-IMEMC & Agencies, June 25, 200 The International Court of Justice at The Hague said Friday it will issue…
A 19 year old Palestinian killed in Nablus
Israeli troops opened fire at him when he was standing on top of hisGeorge Rishmawi-IMEMC June 25, 2004, 18:14 19 year-old, Mohamamd Al-Fuqaha was killed Friday afternoon, as Israeli troops…
Sharon praises the congressional decision on West Bank
decision made by the U.S. House of Representatives backing Israel’sGeorge Rishmawi-IMEMC & Agencies, June 25, 2004 The Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon praised Thursday the decision made by the U.S.…
Dozens of Residents Wounded in Salfit during Anti Wall Protests
            Tens of Palestinians were wounded, Thursday, during protests against            the construction of the Separation wall which is continuously            swallowing the Palestinian land.            While local residents of Dir…
Using Dogs Against Prisoners is Not a Secret Anymore
            Despite the fact that several Palestinian detainees spoke about the            army using trained dogs against them during interrogation, the media            did not really take these facts for…
International Court of Justice to rule on WB Wall July 9
            The International Court of Justice at The Hague said Friday it will            issue its advisory opinion ruling on the legality of the separation            wall Israel is building…
Eitam plans to present a bill preventing soldiers from evacuating settlements
            Israeli MK Effi Eitam, from the National Religious Party, said            Friday that he plans to present a bill to the Knesset, which            according to Eitam, if passed…
A 19 year old Palestinian killed in Nablus
            19 year-old, Mohamamd Al-Fuqaha was killed Friday afternoon, as            Israeli troops opened fire at him when he was standing on top of his            house in Hittein Street…
Sharon praises the congressional decision on West Bank
             The Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon praised Thursday the            decision made by the U.S. House of Representatives backing Israel’s            demand not withdraw the entire West Bank and no…
After 25 years in jail, sentenced again to 35 years
Translated by Saed Bannoura Akram Mansour, 44 years old, from Qalqilia, north of the West Bank has been detained since 1979. He is considered one of the oldest detainees among…
Netanyahu Was Ready to Withdraw Entire Golan Heights
Military Intelligence confirmed U.S. former president Bill Clinton’sIMEMC & Agencies, June 24, 2004, 09:35 Israeli Major General (res.) Uri Saguy, former chief of Israel’s Military Intelligence confirmed U.S. former president…
Reform Rabbis Against House Demolitions
statement condemning home demolitions carried out by the IsraeliIMEMC & Agencies, June 24, 2004, 09:15 The Reform Movement’s top religious body is expected to issue a statement condemning home demolitions…
U.S. House of Representatives Endorse Settlements, Denies Refugee
The U.S. House of Representatives on Wednesday strongly endorsed theRights IMEMC Staff & Agencies, June 24, 2004, 08:49 The U.S. House of Representatives on Wednesday strongly endorsed the principles laid…
UN Report the Crisis Harvested the Lives of 3,437 Palestinians and
The United Nations Undersecretary General for Political Affairs942 Israelis IMEMC & Agencies, June 24, 2004 The United Nations Undersecretary General for Political Affairs Kieran Prendergast told the Security Council on…
Army kills three in Gaza, Invades Nablus
according to the army, to sneak into a military installation nearbyIMEMC & Agencies, June 24, 2004 Israeli sources said, its forces killed two Palestinians attempted according to the army, to…
Egyptian Initiative to be Implemented in Two Months
Chief of Egyptian Intelligence, General Omar Suleiman said, theGeorge Rishmawi-IMEMC & Agencies, June 24, 2004, 09:46 After meeting with both, Palestinian and Israeli top officials, Chief of Egyptian Intelligence, General…
Reform Rabbis Against House Demolitions
            The Reform Movement’s top religious body is expected to issue a            statement condemning home demolitions carried out by the Israeli            army.            Some 400 rabbis from different…
Netanyahu Was Ready to Withdraw Entire Golan Heights
            Israeli Major General (res.) Uri Saguy, former chief of Israel’s            Military Intelligence confirmed U.S. former president Bill Clinton’s            version over the readiness of ex-Israeli Prime Minister…
U.S. House of Representatives Endorse Settlements, Denies Refugee Rights
           The U.S. House of Representatives on Wednesday strongly endorsed the            principles laid down by Bush in an April 14 letter to Israeli Prime            Minister Ariel Sharon,…
Qurei: A Foursome Meeting to be Held Next October
           The Palestinian Prime Minister Ahmad Qurei revealed Wednesday some            information about a meeting to be held next October between            Palestinians, Israelis, Egyptians and the Americans to do a…
UN Report the Crisis Harvested the Lives of 3,437 Palestinians and 942 Israelis
            The United Nations Undersecretary General for Political Affairs            Kieran Prendergast told the Security Council on Wednesday that 3,437            Palestinians and 942 Israelis have been killed since September…
Army kills three in Gaza, Invades Nablus
            Israeli sources said, its forces killed two Palestinians attempted            according to the army, to sneak into a military installation nearby            the Egyptian borders south of Gaza Strip late…
A Probe over Governmental Funding For Unauthorized Outposts
While the Israeli Defense Ministry was officially supposed to be dismantling unauthorized settler outposts, the Housing Ministry had been financing them through budgets sent to established settlements that would sponsor…
Clinton holds Israel responsible for negotiations’ failure, Must
In his 957-page memoir, ‘My Life’, former U.S. President BillNegotiate with Arafat George Rishmawi-IMEMC & Agencies, June 23, 2004 In his 957-page memoir, ‘My Life’, former U.S. President Bill Clinton…
Sharon Running Coalition Talks with Agudat Yisrael
Sources in the Israeli Prime Minister’s Office confirmed Tuesday that talks with the ultra-Orthodox Agudat Yisrael party, aiming at bringing the party into the governmental coalition, are ongoing. The same…
Scores of Palestinians Wounded in Al Zawyia including a PA Official
demonstration in Al-Zawyia, west of Salfit, in counter of theGeorge Rishmawi-IMEMC & Agencies, June 23, 2004 Tens of the residents were wounded Tuesday during a peaceful demonstration in Al-Zawyia, west…
Suleiman Met With President Arafat and PA officials
meeting Wednesday with the Palestinian Leadership in Ramallah.George Rishmawi-IMEMC & Agencies, June 23, 2004 The head of Egyptian intelligence, Omar Suleiman has concluded his meeting Wednesday with the Palestinian Leadership…
A Dusty Wedding Anniversary
On the occasion of the first anniversary for our wedding, my wife Fida and I decided to save some money of our monthly budget and go to the same place…
Sharon Survived Without Labor Safety Net
motion on Wednesday, therefore unraveling the parliamentary safetyIMEMC & agencies, June 22, 2004 Israeli Labor party is considering presenting its own no-confidence motion on Wednesday, therefore unraveling the parliamentary safety…
Poll Reveals Growing Hostilities and Racism against Israeli Arabs
Israeli Jews believe that the government should ‘encourage’ IsraeliIMEMC Staff & Agencies, June 22, 2004 A poll conducted by the University of Haifa, showed that 63.7% of Israeli Jews believe…
Poll Reveals Growing Hostilities and Racism against Israeli Arabs
Israeli Jews believe that the government should ‘encourage’ IsraeliIMEMC Staff & Agencies, June 22, 2004 A poll conducted by the University of Haifa, showed that 63.7% of Israeli Jews believe…
Is there Another ‘Abu Ghreib’ Prison in Israel?
visited several detainees in Jalbo’ prison, said several rapeIMEMC Staff & Agencies, June 22, 2004 Lawyer of the Palestinian Prisoners society, Raed Mhamid, who visited several detainees in Jalbo’ prison,…
Oreikat: Quartet Must Give Guarantees on Gaza Pullout
that the Israeli Pullout from the Gaza Strip becomes part of theGeorge Rishmawi-IMEMC & Agencies, June 22, 2004 The Palestinian Cabinet called on the Quartet to put a plan ensuring…
Resistance Groups Criticize Egypt’s Security Role in Gaza
Jihad, Popular and Democratic fronts issued a statement on MondayIMEMC Staff & Agencies, June 22, 2004 Palestinian resistance groups, including Fatah, Hamas, Islamic Jihad, Popular and Democratic fronts issued a…
Tension on the Israeli-Lebanese Borders
Lebanon, 4 kilometers away from the borders; no casualties wereIMEMC & agencies, June 21, 2004 Israeli Jet Fighters bombarded Sunday afternoon targets in Southern Lebanon, 4 kilometers away from the…
Hamas Urges PA to Trial Officials Who Provided Cement to the
In a statement issued on Sunday, Hamas urged the PalestinianSeparation Wall IMEMC Staff & Agencies, June 21, 2004 In a statement issued on Sunday, Hamas urged the Palestinian Authority to…
Um Ghazi dreams of hugging her son away from prison walls
soldiers banned me even from visiting himâ€ÂTranslated By, Saed Bannoura, IMEMC, June 2004 “I dream about hugging my son freely, far away from prison bars, but soldiers banned me even…
Homeless Rafah residents protest on Rafah Crossing
lost their homes in Rafah, during the military invasions, protestedIMEMC Staff & Agencies, June 21, 2004 A Palestinian source said Sunday, that hundreds of residents who lost their homes in…
Labor Debating Stand over Monday No-Confidence Vote
treasury portfolio if it is to join a unity government.IMEMC & Agencies, June 21, 2004 Labor MK Shalom Simhon said Monday that his party will demand the treasury portfolio if…
Parents Reject Suicide Allegations Against Their Daughters
rejected military claims that they intended to conduct a suicideIMEMC Staff & Agencies, June 21, 2004 Families of the two underage girls arrested Wednesday, June 16th, rejected military claims that…
Skaka Village & the Barrier
way in front of the huge army bulldozer with her body.Report-Amin Abu Warda, June 21, 2004 Nadia Lami, 65, did not pay attention to soldiers and blocked the way in…
No Boarder Moat Approved Yet
will be dug along Gaza-Egypt borders until Egypt is consulted on theIMEMC & Agencies, June 21, 2004 Israeli Prime Minister told the Cabinet Sunday meeting that no ditch will be…
Homeless Rafah residents protest on Rafah Crossing
lost their homes in Rafah, during the military invasions, protestedIMEMC Staff & Agencies, June 21, 2004 A Palestinian source said Sunday, that hundreds of residents who lost their homes in…
Um Ghazi dreams of hugging her son away from prison walls
Translated By, Saed Bannoura, IMEMC “I dream about hugging my son freely, far away from prison bars, but soldiers banned me even from visiting him†With this sentence Fatima Al-Nims,…
Rape attempts and bad conditions in Jalbo’ detention
several detainees in Jalbo’ detention camp and said that severalIMEMC Staff, June 20, 2004 Lawyer of the Palestinian Prisoners society, Raed Mahamid, visited several detainees in Jalbo’ detention camp and…
More Air Strikes against Gaza Metal Workshops
helicopters fired Saturday night missiles at a metal workshop in theIMEMC Staff & agencies, June 20, 2004 Three residents suffered light injuries as Israel Air Force helicopters fired Saturday night…