AG Mazuz decides not to indict Sharon in Greek Island affair
Mazuz announced on Tuesday that he will not indict Prime MinisterIMEMC Staff & Agencies, June 15, 2004 In a live Television broadcast, Israel’s Attorney General Menachem Mazuz announced on Tuesday…
NIS 300M Approved for Expanding and Fortifying West Bank Settlements
Netanyahu have authorized on Monday a new budget of NIS 300 millionIMEMC & Agencies, June 15, 2004 Israeli Defense Minister Shaul Mofaz and Finance Minister Benjamin Netanyahu have authorized on…
Two Assassinated in Balata Refugee Camp
Brigades in Balata refugee camp east of Nablus and another Brigades’George Rishmawi-IMEMC & Agencies, June 5, 2004 In a car bomb, Khalil Marshoud, the leader of the Aqsa Martyrs Brigades…
Mother keeps her door open for a son who will never come back
Translated by: Saed Bannoura, IMEMC We get overwhelmed when we see our new born babies. As time passes by, they start their first steps while we measure with both eyes…
Settlers Demonstrates in Gaza, Marking Start of Anti Pullout
Hundreds of Gush Katif settlers demonstrated in the Gaza Strip onCampaign IMEMC & Agencies, June 14, 2004 Hundreds of Gush Katif settlers demonstrated in the Gaza Strip on Sunday night…
Report: 29 Female detainees facing inhuman conditions in Telmond
statement Saturday revealing facts about inhuman conditions whichSaed Bannoura-IMEMC & Agencies, June 14, 2004 Mandela Institution, specialized in prisoners’ affairs, released a statement Saturday revealing facts about inhuman conditions which…
Sharon’s Bribery File, Likely Closed for Lack of Evidence
in the week closing the bribery case against Israeli Prime ministerIMEMC Staff & Agency, June 14, 2004 Israeli Attorney General Menachem Mazuz is likely to announce later in the week…
Mahmoud Abbas: The Disengagement Plan Shocked us
first of its kind after resigning, the former Palestinian PrimeIMEMC & Agencies, June 14, 2004 In an interview with the American weekly, News Week Magazine, the first of its kind…
Turky’s PM: Sharon’s Plan to Withdraw Gaza is Not Serious
Minister Ariel Sharon’s disengagement plan which includes theGeorge Rishmawi-IMEMC & Agencies, June 14, 2004 The Turkish Prime Minister Abdullah Gul described the Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon’s disengagement plan which…
Al-Aqsa Brigades commander in Jenin: I’ll Halt Attacks if Army Pulls
Zakaria Al-Zubeidi, leader of the Aqsa Martyrs Brigades in the cityOut George Rishmawi-IMEMC & Agencies, June 14, 2004, 11:18 Zakaria Al-Zubeidi, leader of the Aqsa Martyrs Brigades in the city…
One Israeli, one Palestinian arrested and 40 wounded in anti-wall
Local sources reported that one Israeli, one Palestinian have beenprotest George Rishmawi-IMEMC, June 14, 2004 Local sources reported that one Israeli, one Palestinian have been arrested and at least 40…
Israel Plans to Use Disengagement to By-Pass Refugees’ Rights
Israel is planning to invite international partners to help construct multi-story buildings in slated for evacuation settlements to accommodate Palestinian refugees, therefore, ending their right to return. Sources in the…
With Labor Backing, Sharon Likely to Survive No-confidence Motions
submitted by the opposition factions. Even with a coalition of 59IMEMC & agencies, June 14, 2004 The Israeli Knesset will discuss Tuesday three no-confidence motions submitted by the opposition factions.…
Land Grab Orders to Build the Deepest in WB Separation Wall
started preparations for the construction of the separation wallIMEMC Staff & Agencies, June 14, 2004 Despite understandings with the U.S. administration, Israel has started preparations for the construction of the…
A freed child detainee: `“It’s a nightmare I can never forget`
Rakan Nusseirat, 13 years old child from Jericho , who was detained in Ofer detention camp, near Ramallah, north of the West Bank for nearly three months, is considered the…
Settlers Planning Massive Anti-Pullout Campaigns
Sunday evening in Neve Dekalim, to discuss with the settlers actionIMEMC & Agencies, June 13, 2004 Gush Katif settlers have been called to attend a general meeting Sunday evening in…
Qurei: Gaza Pullout, an Historical Opportunity
that the Israeli pullout of Gaza is a historical opportunity thatIMEMC Staff & agencies, June 13, 2004 Palestinian Prime Minister Ahmed Qurei said Saturday in Gaza city that the Israeli…
Resistance Leader Asked a Jordanian Delegation to Leave Jenin
Jordanian officers to leave the area and warned Jordan againstIMEMC Staff & agencies, June 13, 2004 JENIN – Palestinian resistance groups asked Saturday a group of Jordanian officers to leave…
More Israeli MI Debate on Distorting the Evaluation of Arafat’s
The former head of the Palestinian section in the research branch ofIntentions IMEMC & agencies, June 13, 2004 The former head of the Palestinian section in the research branch of…
Al-Aqsa Martyrs Brigades: a Crisis With Fatah Exist, But No Split
Martyrs Brigade dismissed media reports over the intentions of theIMEMC Staff & Agencies, June 13, 2004 A leaflet distributed Saturday and signed by both Fatah and Al-Aqsa Martyrs Brigade dismissed…
PNSA Rajoub: PA Security Will Be Reduced to 3 Only
Saturday that the PA security devices will be reduced to three,IMEMC Staff & agencies, June 13, 2004 Palestinian National security Advisor General Jibreel Rajoub said Saturday that the PA security…
Sharon: Pullout Committees to Start Work Immediately
cabinet meeting Sunday that he was determined to evacuate all GushIMEMC & Agencies, June 13, 2004 Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon told his ministers in the weekly cabinet meeting Sunday…
‘Lack of Partner’ Theory was Against Intelligence Research Findings
military intelligence research unit Amos Gilad deliberately guidedIMEMC Staff & Agencies, June 12, 2004 The dispute continued over whether the former head of Israeli military intelligence research unit Amos Gilad…
Fatwa: To Help Constructing Separation Wall in Any Form is a Sin
Palestinians from helping Israel in any form to build the West BankIMEMC & Agencies, June 12, 2004 Jerusalem’s Grand Mufti Ikrima Sabri issued Friday Fatwa banning Palestinians from helping Israel…
Report: Military attacks against the Palestinians in the Past 24
Army continued it military operations causing more human casualtieshours Saed Bannura-IMEMC & Agencies, June 12, 2004 Army continued it military operations causing more human casualties and destructions in the Palestinian…
Prisoner’s Friends Association Dismisses Involvement in Swap Deal
Association (PFA) dismissed reports that the Association is involvedGeorge Rishmawi-IMEMC & Agencies, June 12, 2004 In a leaflet issued by its Media Department, the Prisoners’ Friends Association (PFA) dismissed reports…
Hamas: Resistance Will Continue If Pullout is Not Complete
will continue the resistance after the Israeli pullout form GazaGeorge Rishmawi-IMEMC & AP June 12, 2004 Hamas leader in Gaza Strip Dr. Mahmoud Al-Zahar said the movement will continue the…
Arafat Works to Integrate Al-Aqsa Brigades in PA Security
Yasser Arafat is making a serious effort to integrate Fatah’sIMEMC & Agencies, June 12, 2004 A Palestinian source reported Friday that Palestinian President Yasser Arafat is making a serious effort…
The Nightmare Comes True
I thought it was terrible. I was wrong. It is far, far worse! – These words sum up my feelings at that moment. I was standing on a hill overlooking…
Israeli DM Official Hints Leaving Philadelphi Corridor to Egyptian
A senior Israel defense source hinted that a complete withdrawalMonitoring IMEMC & agencies, June 11, 2004 A senior Israel defense source hinted that a complete withdrawal from the Entire Gaza…
Qurei Working for a Deal to Release Arab Israeli Prisoners
that includes the exchange of Israeli Arab security prisoners withIMEMC & Agencies, June 11, 2004 Palestinian Prime Minister Ahmed Qurei is trying to advance a deal that includes the exchange…
Turkish Ambassador To Return to Tel Aviv
return to Tel Aviv on Friday morning after a being recalled forGeorge Rishmawi-IMEMC & Agencies, June, 11, 2004 Israeli sources reported that the Turkish Ambassador to Israel is to return…
NRP Vows Quitting at First Advance Paid
that if the published in media timetable for implementing theIMEMC & Agencies, June 11, 2004 National Religious Party Knesset faction chairman warned Thursday that if the published in media timetable…
Army Arrests a Palestinian During His Wedding
of Jerusalem and arrested Ramzi Barash during his wedding,George Rishmawi-IMEMC & Agencies, June 11, 2004 A special unit of the Israeli army raided the city of Ramallah north of Jerusalem…
Court Denies Jews Joining Anti-Wall Appeal
join an appeal submitted by Palestinians from Jabel Al-MikaberGeorge Rishmawi-IMEMC & Agencies, June 11, 2004 The Magistrate’s court in Tel Aviv refused to allow 20 Israelis to join an appeal…
New Plan to Create Unbroken Settlement Sequence South of Jerusalem
the Palestinian village of Walajah south of Jerusalem was submittedIMEMC Staff & agencies, June 11, 2004 A private plan to build a new settlement on 2000 dunams of land near…
Voluntarily Leaving Settlers to be compensated Earlier
settlers who pledges to leave the slated for evacuation settlementsIMEMC Staff & agencies, June 11, 2004 Officials in the Israeli Prime Minister Office explained that settlers who pledges to leave…
A Small Dream Killed by Big Missiles
Translated by Saed Bannoura Army, military operations and invasions took lives of innocent civilians, yet it reached to the small dreams of youths and children and took them away. Heavy…
Arafat Yacob; `“A Martyr who was killed three times`
Feature Story Translated and Edited by Saed Bannoura â€ÂThey wounded him three time, but he survived…until they killed him on while he was on his wheelchairâ€Â. Adel Yacob, from Qalandia…
Army Shuts Down Two Charitable Societies in the WB
in the West Bank cities of Ramallah and Tulkarem claiming that theseGeorge Rishmawi-IMEMC & Agencies, June 9, 2004, 11:30 Israeli Authorities shut down two Palestinian Charitable societies in the West…
Report: `“Hadrim detainees on Hunger Strike`
Mahamy, said that he visited several detainees in Hadarim detentionSaed Bannoura-IMEMC & Agencies, June 9, 2004, 12:15 Lawyer of The Palestinian Prisoner Society, Bethlehem Branch, Raed Mahamy, said that he…
IAF shells a workshop in Gaza City
struck a workshop in Gaza City.George Rishmawi-IMEMC & Agencie, June 9, 2004 Two Palestinians, including a woman, were injured as Israeli Apaches struck a workshop in Gaza City. The wounded…
U.S. Official to Israel: You Can’t Come Up With Excuses All the Time
traveling to the G-8 summit with U.S. President George Bush saidIMEMC Staff & Agencies, June 9, 2004 According to Israeli daily newspaper Haaretz, a senior official traveling to the G-8…
73% of Arab Residents in Israel Feel Insecure
of Arabs in Israel feel insecure and that their personal securitySaed Bannura, & Agencies, June 8, 2004 “Peace Index†poll conducted by the end of May 2004, showed that 73%…
One soldier lightly wounded in Hezbollah attack at Shaba’a Farms
Israeli military positions in the occupied Shaba’a farms near theGeorge Rishmawi-IMEMC & Agencies, June 8, 2004 One Israeli soldier was lightly injured in a Hezbollah attack on Israeli military positions…
Army wounds Four anti wall protestors near Salfit
evening, that soldiers wounded four residents during an anti-wallSaed Bannura-IMEMC & Agencies, June 8, 2004 A Palestinian source in Salfit, north of the West Bank, said Sunday evening, that soldiers…
Former Chief Rabbi Eliahu Says NRP Ministers Should Resign
Religious Party to resign the governmental coalition based onIMEMC & Agencies, June 8, 2004 Former chief rabbi Mordechai Eliahu has recommended for the National Religious Party to resign the governmental…
Turkey recalled its two top diplomats in Israel for consultations
Aviv and Consul General in Jerusalem for two-day-consultationsGeorge Rishmawi-IMEMC & Agencies, June 8, 2004, 19:18 Israeli sources reported that Turkey called its Ambassador in Tel Aviv and Consul General in…
Israel decides to Shutdown Industrial Zone North Gaza
Industry, Trade and Employment, Ehud Olmert decided to shutdown theIMEMC & Agencies, June 8, 2004 In an early step in the Disengagement Plan, Israeli Minister of Industry, Trade and Employment,…
Quartet drafts ‘action plan’ for Israeli withdrawal from Gaza
‘action plan’ for the pullout of the Gaza Strip, includingGeorge Rishmawi-IMEMC & Agencies, June 8, 2004 Reuters reported that the Middle East Quartet has prepared a draft ‘action plan’ for…
Egyptian Efforts Reached a Critical Stage
Arafat accepted the Egyptian plan; including implementing reforms inIMEMC Staff & Agencies, June 8, 2004 Palestinian sources said Monday that Palestinian President Yasser Arafat accepted the Egyptian plan; including implementing…
Is Sharon’s Disengagement Still Sharon’s Disengagement?
revised disengagement plan as a historic decision; others are sayingGhassan Andoni-IMEMC-Analysis, June 7, 2004 Some describe the Israeli cabinet decision to approve the repeatedly revised disengagement plan as a historic…
Powell cautions against creating ‘bantustans’ instead of ‘State’.
Bush during celebrations of the 60th anniversary of the D-Day, USGeorge Rishmawi-IMEMC & Agencies, June 7, 2004, 11:42 During his visit to France accompanying the US president George W Bush…
The Barghouthi Dilemma
Sentenced to 5 life terms and 40 years more, legislator and Fatah leader Marwan Barghouthi dismissed the authority of the Israeli court, saying that it represents the occupation. Bargouthi, a…
The Israeli Far-Right Consult on Bolting the Coalition
Knesset faction met in Jerusalem Monday afternoon to forGeorge Rishmawi-IMEMC & Agencies, June 7, 2004 Israeli sources said that members of the National Religious Party Knesset faction met in Jerusalem…
Qurei: Approving the Revised Plan is a step Backwards
disengagement plan on Sunday, the Palestinian Prime Minister AhmadGeorge Rishmawi-IMEMC & Agencies, June 7, 2004 In his first official response to the Israeli cabinet voting on the disengagement plan on…
How a Warning Shot Killed a Wheelchair-Bound Palestinian
incidents that include the killing of local Palestinians, especiallyGhassan Andoni-IMEMC-Op-Ed June 7, 2004 It is becoming harder to listen to Army spokespersons’ accounts of incidents that include the killing of…
Israeli Cabinet Approves Revised Pullout Plan
approved the Prime Minister Ariel Sharon’s revised disengagementIMEMC Staff & Agencies, June 7, 2004 After a dramatic weekend and Cabinet meeting, the Israeli government approved the Prime Minister Ariel Sharon’s…
How a Warning Shot Killed a Wheelchair-Bound Palestinian
It is becoming harder to listen to Army spokespersons’ accounts of incidents that include the killing of local Palestinians, especially when the killings take place in a clash with stone-throwing…
Settlements Are Planned as Barriers
Jewish settlements near the Bedouin communities in the Negev toIMEMC & Agencies, June 6, 2004 The Israeli Housing Ministry is advancing the establishment of Jewish settlements near the Bedouin communities…
Barghouti Sentenced to Five Life Terms
legislator and Fatah leader Marwan Barghouti to five consecutiveIMEMC Staff & agencies, June 6, 2004 On Sunday, the Tel Aviv District Court sentenced Palestinian legislator and Fatah leader Marwan Barghouti…
3000 Demonstrators Call On Sharon to `“Get Out & Talk`
Minister’s Jerusalem residence on Saturday night under the banner:IMEMC & Agencies, June 6, 2004 An estimated 3,000 demonstrators gathered opposite the Israeli Prime Minister’s Jerusalem residence on Saturday night under…
Anti-Wall Protest at Al-Ram
north of Jerusalem on Saturday, in a protest against the SeparationIMEMC & Agencies, June 6, 2004 Gush Shalom and Ta’ayush activists joined Palestinians in Al-Ram, north of Jerusalem on Saturday,…
Likud Compromise Reached; Shinui Ministers Walked Out
the dismissal of Ministers Avigdor Lieberman and Benjamin (Benny)IMEMC & Agencies, June 6, 2004 Despite a High Court proposal to defer the talks to Tuesday, after the dismissal of Ministers…
Report: `“Military violations against religious sites increased in
The Palestinian Council for Peace and Justice revealed that theMay†IMEMC Staff, June 5, 2004, 08:57 The Palestinian Council for Peace and Justice revealed that the violations conducted by Israel…
U.S. Reminds Israel with Unfulfilled Commitments
made by Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon, including freezing theIMEMC Staff & agencies, June 5, 2004 The U.S. Administration is pressing Israel to fulfill commitments made by Israeli Prime Minister…
Al-Aqsa Brigades leaders reject the Egyptian Initiative
Egyptian security agreement is not a political which preserves theIMEMC Staff, June 5, 2004, 17:46 Abu Odai, leader of Al-Aqsa Brigades in the West Bank, said that the Egyptian security…
Report of the Israeli army activity in the West bank and Gaza Strip
excess use of power against the Palestinian civilians and raidingGeorge Rishmawi-IMEMC & Agencies, June 5, 2004 Israeli continues to operate in the Palestinian regions with an excess use of power…
Special Interview with Hamas Leader Ismael Hanyeh
one of the major components in the Palestinian Resistance since itsIMEMC Staff, June 5, 2004 The Islamic Resistance Movement (HAMAS) has been seen by analysts as one of the major…
Was the 1967 War `“Self-Defense`?
 On June 5, 1967 , Israel occupied the West Bank , Gaza Strip and East Jerusalem , from the Golan Heights in Syria , from the Sinai Desert to Egypt…
Sharon Scored Once, Did Not Win the Game
approval of his revised disengagement plan, Israeli Prime MinisterAnalysis-Ghassan Andoni-IMEMC, June 5, 2004 In an attempt to end the Cabinet deadlock and pave the way to approval of his revised…
Livni Believes a Compromise is Possible Prior to Cabinet Vote
optimism that a compromise deal could be achieved among LikudIMEMC Staff & agencies, June 5, 2004 Immigrant Absorption Minister Tzipi Livni expressed Saturday optimism that a compromise deal could be…
U.S. Reminds Israel with Unfulfilled Commitments
The U.S. Administration is pressing Israel to fulfill commitments made by Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon, including freezing the construction in settlements, evacuating unauthorized outposts, and easing freedom of movement…
Report: `“Military violations against religious sites increased in May`
The Palestinian Council for Peace and Justice revealed that the violations conducted by Israel against Islamic religious sites increased during the month of May. The report released Friday documented the…
Al-Aqsa Brigades leaders reject the Egyptian Initiative
Abu Odai, leader of Al-Aqsa Brigades in the West Bank, said that the Egyptian security agreement is not a political which preserves the dignity and rights of the Palestinians, and…
Report of the Israeli army activity in the West bank and Gaza Strip
Israeli continues to operate in the Palestinian regions with an excess use of power against the Palestinian civilians and raiding the villages, homes and organizations. The army continues to impose…
Special Interview with Hamas Leader Ismael Hanyeh
The Islamic Resistance Movement (HAMAS) has been seen by analysts as one of the major componants in the Palestinian resistance since its foundation. Despite the fact that Hamas has caused…
Was the 1967 War `“Self-Defense`?
On June 5, 1967 , Israel occupied the West Bank , Gaza Strip and East Jerusalem , from the Golan Heights in Syria , from the Sinai Desert to Egypt…
Turkish PM : `“Israel committing ‘State Terrorism’
Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan said that Israel is committingSaed Bannura-IMEMC & Agencies, June 4, 2004 In an interview with the Israeli Online News Paper, the Turkish Prime Minister Recep…
Six killed over the last week
killed six and injured over 20 others in different invasions in theGeorge Rishmawi-IMEMC & Agencies, June 4, 2004 The Palestinian Center for Human Rights reported that Israeli forces killed six…
Labor: We will not cause the government to fail
support for a national union government only if this would save theGeorge Rishmawi & agencies, June 4, 2004 Knesset Member from Labor party, Haim Ramon expressed Friday his support for…
Elon Attempts to Escape Recieving His Dismissal Notice
Union Party, Benny Elon did not receive the letter firing him yetGeorge Rishmawi-IMEMC & Agencies, June 4, 2004 Israeli sources said that Minister of Tourism from The National Union Party,…
Hamas: ‘We do not want to control, but join authority in Gaza’
commemorating those killed by the Israeli army in the latestGeorge Rishmawi-IMEMC, June 4, 2004 Thousands of Palestinians joined a rally in Rafah organized by Hamas commemorating those killed by the…
Turkish PM : `“Israel committing ‘State Terrorism’
In an interview with the Israeli Online News Paper, the Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan said that Israel is committing ‘state terrorism’ describing Israel’s policy in the Palestinian territories.…
Six killed over the last week
The Palestinian Center for Human Rights reported that Israeli forces killed six and injured over 20 others in different invasions in the West Bank and Gaza Strip over the last…
Labor: We will not cause the government to fail
Knesset Member from Labor party, Haim Ramon expressed Friday his support for a national union government only if this would save the peace process. Ramon added ‘the Labor party would…
Hamas: ‘We do not want to control, but join authority in Gaza’
Thousands of Palestinians joined a rally in Rafah organized by Hamas commemorating those killed by the Israeli army in the latest operation in the Gaza Strip in which over 57…
Elon Attempts to Escape Recieving His Dismissal Notice
Israeli sources said that Minister of Tourism from The National Union Party, Benny Elon did not receive the letter firing him yet and said he would attend Sunday’s cabinet session…
More Druze Young Men Refuse to Serve in the Army
Army explained the reasons for this phenomena and why it isSaed Bannura-IMEMC & Agencies, June, 2, 2004 Members of the Druze movement who refuse to serve in the Israeli Army…
Freedom Summer in Palestine
for Solidarity and support to the Palestinians in their struggleIMEMC Staff & Agencies, June 3 2004 The International Solidarity Movement is conducting a wide campaign for Solidarity and support to…
Likud Key Ministers to meet with Livni for further discussions
plan to be held between Senior Likud ministers Benjamin Netanyahu,IMEMC Staff & Agencies, June 3, 2004 A meeting for further discussions on the compromised disengagement plan to be held between…
Freedom Summer in Palestine
 The International Solidarity Movement is conducting a wide campaign for Solidarity and support to the Palestinians in their struggle against the military assaults against the activists of the movement which…
Likud Key Ministers to meet with Livni for further discussions
A meeting for further discussions on the compromised disengagement plan to be held between Senior Likud ministers Benjamin Netanyahu, Limor Livnat, and Silvan Shalom and Immigration Absorption Minister Tzipi Livni…
Labor MK Presents a Disengagement Bill
a proposed ‘disengagement law’.IMEMC Staff & Agencies, June 2, 2004, 09:15 Labor Party MK Ophir Pines-Paz presented the Knesset on Tuesday with a proposed ‘disengagement law’. Pines-Paz said he decided…
Nine Border Policemen arrested for assaulitng and robbing
Israel Radio reported Tuesday, that nine border Policemen werePalestinian Workers George Rishmawi-IMEMC & Agencies, June 2, 2004 Israel Radio reported Tuesday, that nine border Policemen were arrested for beating and…
Israeli Right Wing Activists Chase Vanunu
blower Mordechai Vanunu as he was walking in one of JerusalemGeorge Rishmawi-IMEMC & Agencies, June 02, 2004 17:05 A group of right wing Israelis chased the Israeli nuclear whistle blower…
Report: Arabs in Israel facing Racism
‘Equality’), released its monthly report, about racism, racialSaed Bannoura-IMEMC & Agencies, June 2, 2004 The Advocacy Center for Arab Citizens in Israel, Mossawa (meaning ‘Equality’), released its monthly report, about…
Report: 137 Palestinians killed during the month of May
monthly report that 137 Palestinians were killed during the month ofIMEMC Staff & Agencies, June 2, 2004 The Palestinian Center for Peace and Justice (PCPJ) revealed in its monthly report…
Likud ministers to meet to discuss Livni’s compromise
held between the Likud Party ministers who oppose the Israeli PrimeIMEMC Staff & Agencies, June 2, 2004 Israeli Online newspaper Haaretz reported that a meeting will be held between the…
Rice: U.S. Committed only to Original disengagement
PM bureau chief Dov Weisglass that President George W. Bush is onlyIMEMC Staff & Agencies, June 2, 2004 U.S. National Security Advisor Condoleezza Rice told Tuesday Israeli PM bureau chief…