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League headquarters in Cairo.George Rishmawi & Agencies, May 10, 2004 The Arab Foreign Ministers have finished their meetings in the Arab League headquarters in Cairo. The conveners decided to hold…

member Zvi Hendel slammed Monday Israeli Defense Minister ShaulGhassan Andoni-IMEMC & Agencies, May 10, 2004 Israeli Deputy Education Minister and right wing National Union member Zvi Hendel slammed Monday Israeli…

carefully think about how to reach Jericho, the city of the Moon,Fadi Abu Saada, Feature, May 9, 2004 When a Palestinian plan to travel to another country he needs to…

surprise to most Palestinians.IMEMC Staff & Agencies, May 9, 2004 The torturing of Iraqi prisoners at the Abu Ghuraib came as no surprise to most Palestinians. Tens of thousands of…

An Israeli soldier carrying an (M-16) automatic rifle is shooting at a group of kids throwing stones at him. {mosimage}One of the stone throwing kids falls on the ground while…

received any new information on missing Israel Air Force navigatorIMEMC Staff & Agencies, May 9, 2004 Israeli Defense Minister Shaul Mofaz denied Sunday that Israel has received any new information…

memories among dozens of thousands of Palestinians who passedGhassan Andoni-Opinion May 9, 2004 Photos coming from Abu-Ghraib prison in Iraq triggered painful memories among dozens of thousands of Palestinians who…

will bring an alternative to his disengagement plan before theGhassan Andoni-IMEMC & Agencies, May 9, 2004 Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon told the cabinet Sunday that he will bring an…

An Israeli soldier carrying an (M-16) automatic rifle is shooting at a group of kids throwing stones at him. One of the stone throwing kids falls on the ground while…

Prime Minister Ariel Sharon said that implementing the disengagementGhassan Andoni-IMEMC & Agencies, May 8, 2004 In a Friday condolence visit to Hatuel family in Ashkelon, Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon…

Mr. Faisal Salameh, Head of Public Services Committee said, soldiers attack the camp on daily basis, and impose curfew while shooting and spreading fear among the residents, especially children.Translated by…

Friday that Israel is in the midst of ‘confusing times’ and that itGhassan Andoni-IMEMC & agencies, May 8, 2004 Israeli National Security Adviser Giora Eiland said in Washington on Friday…

Arab foreign ministers started their meetings on Saturday morning in the Arab League headquarters in the Egyptian Capital.IMEMC Staff & Agencies, May 8, 2004 It seems that Arab foreign ministers,…

around 43 cases of informers involved in providing intelligenceGeorge N. Rishmawi & Agencies, May 8, 2004 The Attorney General in Gaza Strip Wael Zaqut, said, Friday that around 43 cases…

Ha Leumi’ the National Union Party, Avigdor Lieberman reiterated hisIMEMC Staff & Agencies, May 8, 2004 Israeli Minister of Transportation, leader of the right wing ‘Haihud Ha Leumi’ the National…

Both were reacting to U.S. president George Bush statement in which he said that it was maybe unrealistic for a Palestinian state to be established by the year 2005.Ghassan Andoni-IMEMC…

night U.S. President George W. Bush said it might be hard to keepGhassan Andoni-IMEMC & Agencies, May 8, 2004 In an apologetic interview with Egypt’s Al-Ahram newspaper Friday night U.S.…

through the Palestinian territories think that it was not enough toSaed Banoura-IMEMC-Feature, May 7, 2004 Apparently, soldiers manning the the dozens of checkpoints spread through the Palestinian territories think that…

Thursday that it would lose its role as a mediator if it ‘takes theIMEMC & Agencies, May 7, 2004 Israeli Foreign Minister Silvan Shalom warned the European Union on Thursday…

signed Thursday a warrant ordering the evacuation of three illegalGhassan Andoni-IMEMC & agencies, May 7, 2004 Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon and Defense Minister Shaul Mofaz signed Thursday a warrant…

minister Ariel Sharon reiterated commitment to the disengagementGhassan Andoni-IMEMC & agencies, May 7, 2004 In a Thursday meeting with European Ambassadors, Israeli Prime minister Ariel Sharon reiterated commitment to the…

concerning another prisoner exchange deal with Hezbollah, saying ‘weGhassan Andoni-IMEMC & Agencies, May 7, 2004 Security and political sources in Israel denied reports of progress concerning another prisoner exchange deal…

development projects in the Gaza Strip because of the failure of theGeorge N. Rishmawi & Agencies, May 7, 2004 The AP reported that the United States has halted two water…

approve a resolution that says the Palestinians ‘have the right toGhassan Andoni-IMEMC & Agencies, May 7, 2004 The United Nations General Assembly on Thursday voted 140-6 to approve a resolution…

Israeli-Lebanese.Ghassan Andoni-IMEMC & agencies, May 7, 2004 Israel and Hezbollah exchanged Friday morning heavy fire across the Israeli-Lebanese. Israel claims that the exchange of fire started as Hezbollah fired anti-tank…

Apparently, soldiers manning the the dozens of checkpoints spread through the Palestinian territories think that it was not enough to hold residents for several hours waiting for inspection, but rather…

Abdullah the Second of Jordan in the US.George Rishmawi & Agencies, May 6, 2004 The US President George W. Bush will meet Thursday with King Abdullah the Second of Jordan…

fire, on Thursday morning, at two groups of Lebanese residents asGhassan Andoni-IMEMC & Agencies, May 6, 2004 Israeli troops at Har Dov, on the Israel-Lebanon border, opened fire, on Thursday…

details of a plan for a comprehensive peace agreement withIMEMC & Agencies, May 6, 2004 Israeli daily newspaper Yedioth Ahranoth published Thursday the details of a plan for a comprehensive…

the founders of Hamas in Gaza Strip.George Rishmawi & Agencies, May 6, 2004 Israeli authorities release, Wednesday night Mohammad Taha one of the founders of Hamas in Gaza Strip. Taha,…

period in which he ignored religious parties and admits that he didGhassan Andoni-IMEMC & Agencies, May 6, 2004 Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon expressed sorrow for the long period in…

Gaza Strip Friday night and destroyed more than 24 houses inGeorge Rishmawi – IMEMC, May 6, 2004 A large force of the Israel army invaded the city of Rafah, southern…

countries to reject the Palestinian motion in the UN that calls forGeorge Rishmawi & Agencies, May 6, 2004 The Israeli Foreign Minister Silvan Shalom called the European countries to reject…

include other Lebanese and Iranian prisoners in French jails.George Rishmawi & Agencies, May 5, 2004 Al-Mustaqbal Lebanese newspaper online reported that the deal will include other Lebanese and Iranian prisoners…

be used to build outposts in the West Bank.IMEMC Staff, May 5, 2004 17:20 The Israeli Housing and Construction Ministry has released money to be used to build outposts in…

claim to belong for the Lebanese Hezbollah in the western strip ofIMEMC & Agencies, May 5, 2004 Israeli Air Force warplanes launched an attack at two targets they claim to…

described the Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon’s plan as a ‘rareGeorge N. Rishmawi & Agencies, May 5, 2004 The Quartet called for a full Israeli withdrawal from Gaza Strip and…

The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) held a press conference on 18 February 2004 in which it expressed its concern over the serious humanitarian and legal problems related…

Sharon’s plan in the Sunday Likud referendum as a “setback.”Ghassan Andoni-IMEMC & Agencies May 4, 2004 The U.S. considers the defeat of Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon’s plan in the…

decided to reject a Jordanian request for a letter balancing theGhassan Andoni & Agencies, May 4, 2004 , 15:40 The Washington Post reported Tuesday that the United States has decided…

an appeal, of which IMEMC received a copy, to the internationalGeorge N. Rishmawi – IMEMC, May 4, 2004 The families of Jayyous Village north East of Qalqilia have issued an…

started its articles page on April 30th, 2004.Saed Bannoura, & Agencies, May 4, 2004 “Yes, Arafat must be terminated”; with this heading Maariv newspaper started its articles page on April…

belongs to Palestinian charitable organizations, believed to beGeorge Rishmawi & Agencies, May 4, 2004 The Palestinian Authority has freed funds it froze last year that belongs to Palestinian charitable organizations,…

results, it would be to not underestimate the power that settlersAnalysis/Ghassan Andoni-IMEMC, May 4, 2004 11:29 If a lesson could be learned out of the Sunday’s Likud referendum results, it…

dramatic progress might occur in the case of the second stage of theGeorge Rishmawi & Agencies, May 4, 2004 The Israeli TV Channel 2, reported in its Monday main news…

three of them serious, as the Israeli Air Force Apaches shelled aIMEMC Staff, & Agencies, May 4, 2004, 11:50 Two Palestinians were killed and at least 20 others were wounded,…

Minister accepted his request to discuss “ Israel ’s plan toGhassan Andoni-IMEMC & Agencies, May 4, 2004 Israeli Justice Minister Yousif Lapid said Tuesday that the Prime Minister accepted his…

Tuesday, as ‘the most important the Quartet has ever held.’Ghassan Andoni-IMEMC & Agencies, May 3, 2004 Diplomats are describing the planned Quartet meeting in New York, on Tuesday, as ‘the…

eight-months-pregnant mother were killed Sunday when PalestinianIMEMC Jerusalem Correspondent, May 3, 2004 Four children from Gush Katif settlement and their eight-months-pregnant mother were killed Sunday when Palestinian gunmen ambushed their…

its efforts on bringing about early general elections with theGhassan Andoni-IMEMC & Agencies, May 3, 2004 Labor Party head Shimon Peres called Monday his party to concentrate its efforts on…

Prime Minister Ariel Sharon has six options in the aftermath of hisGeorge N. Rishmawi & Agencies, May 3, 2004 Experts in the Israeli law and political analysts said, Israeli Prime…

In response to the results of the Likud referendum, The PalestinianTable Ghassan Andoni-IMEMC & Agencies, May 3, 2004 In response to the results of the Likud referendum, The Palestinian Authority…

Monday about arresting five Israeli Intelligence Service (Mossad)George N. Rishmawi, May 3, 2004 16:37 The Irani online newspaper ‘Tehran Times’ revealed information, Monday about arresting five Israeli Intelligence Service (Mossad)…

defeat, the disengagement initiative was ‘unstoppable.’, vowingGhassan Andoni-IMEMC & Agencies, May 3, 2004 Deputy Prime Minister Ehud Ulmert said Monday that despite the hard defeat, the disengagement initiative was ‘unstoppable.’,…

as the leader of Hamas in the Gaza Strip, and official source inGhassan Andoni-IMEMC & agencies, May 2, 2004 Against Israeli media reports over the election of Dr. Mahmoud Zahar…

Gaza Strip Gazi Jibali submitted Sunday morning his resignation.IMEMC & Agencies, May 2, 2004 Palestinian sources reported that the Head of Palestinian in the Gaza Strip Gazi Jibali submitted Sunday…

As army raided Saturday Khan Yunis refugee camp, an army tank fired live ammunition killing eight-year-old Hussein Abu Eker. Seven more Palestinians, including another child, were also wounded in the…

said Saturday that Sharon’s failure on Sunday referendum would proveGhassan Andoni-IMEMC & agencies, May 2, 2004 On the eve of the Likud referendum, a Palestinian official source said Saturday that…

One Settler Woman and her four children were killed Sunday afternoonGaza Shooting IMEMC & Agencies, May 2, 2004 One Settler Woman and her four children were killed Sunday afternoon as…

Sunday by 12:30 P.M. in the Likud Party referendum on Prime MinisterIMEMC & agencies, update May 2, 2004 Some 8.4 percent only of eligible voters had cast their ballots Sunday…

Hezbollah warned to ‘resort to other alternatives’ if LebaneseGhassan Andoni-IMEMC & agencies, May 1, 2004 According to a report in the Lebanese weekly Al-Kifah al-Arabi, Hezbollah warned to ‘resort to…

Danny Ayalon informed Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon thatGhassan Andoni-IMEMC & Agencies, May 1, 2004 According to governmental sources, Israeli Ambassador to the U.S. Danny Ayalon informed Israeli Prime Minister…

Bethlehem, is under curfew.George N. Rishmawi – IMEMC, May 1, 2004 For the sixth day in a row, the town of Beit Sahour, east of Bethlehem, is under curfew. The…

of the West Bank wall, workers rally for demonstration at Abu Dis.Johannes Wahlstrom, May 1, 2004 16:34 As unemployment among Palestinians skyrockets with the construction of the West Bank wall,…

As Arafat was proven to be irreplaceable, Next move came to prove that there was no need for a Palestinian partner. Israeli Prime minister Ariel Sharon changed the rules of…

met Friday in London to discuss ways of reviving the deterioratingGeorge N. Rishmawi & Agencies, May 1, 2004 The Quartet envoys from the EU, US, Russia and the United Nations…

pro-disengagement camp can overcome the small gap and win the LikudIMEMC & Agencies, update May 1, 2004 Israeli Defense Minister Shaul Mofaz said that he believes that the pro-disengagement camp…

Reuters reported that Anan sent a letter to Arafat criticizing him for not implementing security reforms.IMEMC & agencies, April 30, 2004 United Nations Secretary-General Kofi Annan urged Friday Palestinian President…

The two checkpoints are considered the start of the daily suffering of Palestinians traveling form the north to the south or vice versa, since the beginning of Al-Aqsa Intifada.Feature Story-IMEMC,…

What looks as a sever conflict is in reality a highly disciplined crisis within the Israeli trip. It apparently aims at searching for the best ways to insure keeping most…

foothills, including shacks, tents and public facilities erected byGhassan Andoni & Agencies, April 30, 2004 Army destroyed Thursday morning 11 structures in the southern Hebron foothills, including shacks, tents and…

international requests of subjecting it to international inspection.The Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon said Thursday that Israel will maintain ambiguity about its nuclear capacity despite of the international requests of…

‘We will wave the flag of unity no matter what the result is, The Likud will be unified after the referendum. We are committed to accepting any decision.’ Deputy Minister…

Studies and Cultural Dialogue showed that for the first time publicGhassan Andoni & Agencies, April 30, 2004 The results of a public opinion poll, conducted by the Center of Studies…

showed that 36% only of Likud voters would vote in favor of IsraeliGhassan Andoni, Saed Bannourah & Agencies, April 30, 2004 A poll conducted Thursday on behalf of Israeli newspaper…

Sari Nusseibeh on bail after he was arrested and questioned earlierIMEMC & Agencies, April 29, 2004 Israeli Police released Wednesday Al Quds University President Dr. Sari Nusseibeh on bail after…

Israel to dismantle its nuclear arsenal, is expected to visit theIMEMC & Agencies, April 29, 2004 UN nuclear watchdog Chief Mohamed ElBaradei, who earlier called Israel to dismantle its nuclear…

the Israeli security agents recruit to work for them.IMEMC & Agencies, April 29, 2004 17:37 Palestinian Officials undermined the issue of the ‘informers’ that the Israeli security agents recruit to…

The Palestinian commission to the UN is planning on submitting aborders only IMEMC & Agencies, April 29, 2004 The Palestinian commission to the UN is planning on submitting a proposal…

Sharon called his disengagement plan campaign team for an urgentIMEMC & Agencies, April 29, 2004 Worried about recent Poll results, Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon called his disengagement plan campaign…

Israeli boarder police responded to Palestinian teens throwingIMEMC Jerusalem Correspondent, April 29, 2004 More than four people were beaten and at least three wounded when Israeli boarder police responded to…

of the Palestinian Security Chief in Gaza Strip, Ghazi Jibali in aIMEMC & Agencies, April 29, 2004 AP reported that a large bomb went off early Thursday at the house…

The Bedouins in Israel are living their everyday life both in and outside of what counts as the Israeli society. About 80,000 of Israel’s 140,000 Bedouins are living in unrecognised…

sources informed them that the Prime minister intends to evacuateIMEMC & Agencies, April 28, 2004 Settlers stepped up their attack against Sharon, claiming that Likud sources informed them that the…

deal between Israel and Hezbollah, a dispute erupted overIMEMC & agencies, April 28, 2004 10:32 On the eve of implementing the second phase of the prisoners’ swap deal between Israel…

Philadelphi corridor, on the border between Gaza and Egypt, as partIMEMC & Agencies, April 28, 2004 Israel would dig a trench alongside a section of the border Philadelphi corridor, on…

U.S. administration is leaning to present Jordan’s King AbdullahRecognizing WB Jewish “population centers” IMEMC & Agencies, April 28, 2004 9:18 U.S. administration is leaning to present Jordan’s King Abdullah with…

York a cross road that will define the future of theIMEMC Staff & Agencies, April 28, 2004 8:47 The Palestinian Authority sees in the May 4th Quartet meeting in New…

A sense of serenity flows through his deep blue eyes, his voice seems tranquil and muffled through his great grey beard. His face is expressionless. Yaacov came to Israel sixteen…

between supporters and opponents of disengagement. Knesset SpeakerIMEMC & Agencies, April 27, 2004 The Ceremony of Israeli Independence Day turned into a context between supporters and opponents of disengagement. Knesset…

Chairman, Yasser Arafat, according to a poll conducted on theIMEMC Jerusalem Correspondent & Agencies, April 27, 2004 The Israeli government should kill Palestinian President and PA Chairman, Yasser Arafat, according…

women into the armed forces on the eve of Israel’s Independence Day,IMEMC Jerusalem Correspondent, April 27, 2004 Hundreds of Israelis demonstrated the conscription of young men and women into the…

government minister said Monday that Britain has to be ‘realistic’IMEMC & Agencies, April 27, 2004 In response to harsh criticisms to U.K.’s Middle East Policies, a government minister said Monday…

said to be connected to Al-Qaeda and planning a mega attack inIMEMC & Agencies, April 27, 2004 The Jordanian TV aired a confession of a suspect member of a group…

The women, who called the wall, ‘Apartheid Wall’ decided to march nonviolently and join their hands together in this protest.IMEMC Staff, April 27, 2004 18:49 Palestinian, Israeli and International women…

prime minister Ariel Sharon warned that anyone who harms Jews orIMEMC & Agencies, April 27, 2004 Speaking at the memorial of civilian victims on Monday, Israeli prime minister Ariel Sharon…

The women, who called the wall, ‘Apartheid Wall’ decided to march nonviolently and join their hands together in this protest.IMEMC Staff, April 27, 2004 18:49 Palestinian, Israeli and International women…

Palestinian Authority can control the Gaza Strip if Israel withdrewIMEMC & Agencies, April 27, 2004 Palestinian Prime Minister Ahmed Qurei said Monday that the Palestinian Authority can control the Gaza…

Easter should be a time of joy and celebration, yet for Christians in Beit Sahour and other parts of Palestine it is a time that tests one’s faith. It is…

Detectives from the National Fraud Squad told the Tel Avivtycoon IMEMC & Agencies, April 26, 2004 Detectives from the National Fraud Squad told the Tel Aviv Magistrate’s Court on Sunday…