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southern Gaza Strip area of Rafah on Friday, resulting in burningIMEMC & Agencies, September 6, 2003 Seemingly without reason, Israeli soldiers shelled houses in the southern Gaza Strip area of…

Muhammad Al-Hanbali, and bombing the building where he was shelteredMu’ath Sharida – IMEMC, September 6, 2003 After assassinating the prominent leader of Hamas military wing, Muhammad Al-Hanbali, and bombing the…

Abbas’ report to the Saturday closed session of the legislativeRashid Hilal, IMEMC, September 6, 2003 18:15 Palestinian sources reported that Palestinian Prime Minister Mahmoud Abbas’ report to the Saturday closed…

over 140 villagers from the northern West Bank village of FarounTim Covi, IMEMC, September 6, 2003 After nearly a full year of being separated from their farmland, over 140 villagers…

convene in Italy on Friday to discuss a proposal to add theIMEMC & Agencies, September 5, 2003 The foreign ministers of 15 member states of the European Union will convene…

diplomacy and blamed Palestinians for the apparent deadlock.IMEMC & Agencies, September 5, 2003 State Department spokesman Richard Boucher defended U.S. Middle East diplomacy and blamed Palestinians for the apparent deadlock.…

power outside the Palestinian Legislative Council and in rallies andIMEMC & Agencies, September 5, 2003 While Palestinian President Yasser Arafat’s supporters demonstrated power outside the Palestinian Legislative Council and in…

that one Israeli soldier was killed and three others were wounded inMoath Shreideh, September 5, 2003 One Palestinian was killed Friday morning and local reports said that one Israeli soldier…

Israeli army sources reported that an Israeli was killed when aJenin Ali Samoudi, IMEMC, September 4, 2003 9:57 Israeli army sources reported that an Israeli was killed when a group…

Arafat, Palestinian Prime Minister Mahmoud Abbas approved theIMEMC Staff & Agenecies, September 4, 2003 In a step that could ease the tension between him and President Arafat, Palestinian Prime Minister…

clash with Palestinian resistance groups in Jenin. Sergeant GabrielAli Samoudi, September 4, 2003 Israeli army officially released the name of the soldier killed in a clash with Palestinian resistance groups…

The Israeli military court convicted Lieutenant Colonel Geva SagiOfficer To Several Weeks of Community Service IMEMC & Agencies, September 4, 2003 The Israeli military court convicted Lieutenant Colonel Geva Sagi…

report, the chairs of the PLC committees held a special meeting toRashid Hilal, September 4, 2003 Prior to the PLC meeting on Thursday Sept.4, to discuss Abu Mazin’s report, the…

northeast Bethlehem, which is one of the lands that are expected toGhassasn Bannourah, September 4, 2003 An Israeli tank destroyed chicken coups in Nu’man village in northeast Bethlehem, which is…

Palestinian resistance fired five anti-tank missiles at a settlementWounds from Previous Attack IMEMC & Agencies, September 3, 2003 10:36 Palestinian resistance fired five anti-tank missiles at a settlement in the…

Israeli Defense Minister Shaul Mofaz stepped up the attack TuesdayThe Year Ghassan Andoni & Agencies, September 3, 2003 9:44 Israeli Defense Minister Shaul Mofaz stepped up the attack Tuesday against…

in the absence of the Palestinian Prime Minister Mahmoud Abbas, theRashid Hilal – IMEMC, September 3, 2003 At the end of Fatah’s Central Committee meeting Tuesday night, held in the…

Tuesday afternoon who was said to be an Islamic Jihad activist.Ali Samoudi – IMEMC, September 3, 2003 Israeli troops stopped a car south of Jenin and killed a passenger Tuesday…

reported that Israeli forces abducted 6 residents on Tuesday, amongAli Samoudi – IMEMC, September 3, 2003 Sheik Sharif Tahayneh, a leader in the Al-Jihad Islamic movement, reported that Israeli forces…

Israeli soldiers assassinated an activist from the Al-Quds brigades,about the assassination on of the Islamic Jihad leaders ‘Ali Samoudi – IMEMC, September 3, 2003 Israeli soldiers assassinated an activist from…

heavily crowded Alwihda street of Gaza city Monday afternoon. TheIMEMC Staff, September 2, 2003 Israeli Apaches fired 4 missiles and hit a private car on the heavily crowded Alwihda street…

After the release of the Or commission’s recommendations, IsraeliOr’s Report IMEMC Staff & Agencies, September 2, 2003 9:18 After the release of the Or commission’s recommendations, Israeli Arab leaders expressed…

Israeli forces closed the eastern and the northern entrances ofSoldiers on Beit Iba Military Checkpoint Deny Access to Teachers. Mo’ath Shreideh, IMEMC, September 2, 2003 Israeli forces closed the eastern…

Russian envoy Andre Vdovin described the dangerous situation in thecrisis Rashid Hilal, IMEMC, September 2, 2003 Russian envoy Andre Vdovin described the dangerous situation in the region as “on the…

Amidst the power conflict between President Yasser Arafat and hisPalestinian Legislative Council Rashid Hilal, September 2, 2003 1:00 Amidst the power conflict between President Yasser Arafat and his Prime Minister…

Settlers of Bitar Ilit, a settlement built on the villages parts of Nahhalin and Husan’s land west of Bethlehem, continue to dump waste water on the agricultural land in Ein…

When the nurse in the Itihad hospital told Raslan’s mother that his wife had delivered her first healthy female baby, she expected a big smile on her face. Instead, she…

Sunday and imposed a curfew following a shooting attack in which anGhassan Andoni & Agencies, September 1, 2003 Israeli troops entered the Palestinian West Bank city of Qalqylia on Sunday…

Israeli troops invaded the town of Yamoon west of the West Bank cityVillage Ali Samoudi , September 1, 2003 Israeli troops invaded the town of Yamoon west of the West…

military zone on Sunday, forced Palestinian citizens, including theFadi abu Sada, September 1, 2003 Israeli troops declared the northern part of Bethlehem a closed military zone on Sunday, forced Palestinian…

European Union Foreign Policy Chief Javier Solana met Sunday withSeparation Wall IMEMC & Agencies, September 1, 2003 10:20 European Union Foreign Policy Chief Javier Solana met Sunday with Israeli Defense…

At noon on Monday, Israeli troops broke into the girls school inGovernor, Head of Bethlehem Education Office Fadi Abu Sada , September 1, 2003 At noon on Monday, Israeli troops…

in solidarity with prisoner Musa Dudin and Ahmed Bargouthi. BothIMEMC Staff, September 1, 2003 More than 5000 Palestinian prisoners started a one day hunger strike in solidarity with prisoner Musa…

Monday that the army is prepared for a ground strike in the GazaIMEMC & Agencies, September 1, 2003 Israeli Army Chief of Staff Moshe Ya’alon told the Israeli Cabinet Monday…

vehicles snaked through the city of Nablus early Tuesday morning toMuath Shreida, September 1, 2003 In yet another invasion, Israeli forces in jeeps and military vehicles snaked through the city…

The PLC and higher negotiations committee member Dr. Saeb ErikatAgainst Palestinians Mo’ath Shreideh, IMEMC, September 1, 2003 The PLC and higher negotiations committee member Dr. Saeb Erikat told IMEMC on…

In a press conference, Palestinian Information Minister Nabil AmerVote Rashid Hilal , September 1, 2003 In a press conference, Palestinian Information Minister Nabil Amer told reporters on Sunday that his…

exchange of fire with Palestinian resistance activists around hisAli Samoudi, August 31, 2003 Israeli troops arrested Amjad Makhzomi Saturday afternoon after an exchange of fire with Palestinian resistance activists around…

On Saturday afternoon, Aya Fayad, 8, was shot in the chest and later died in Khan Younis Hospital when Israeli soldiers stationed in a nearby military base opened fire at…

admitted to the hospital on Saturday after being shot by IsraeliAmjad Shawar, August 31, 2003 According to Alia Hospital medical sources, three wounded were admitted to the hospital on Saturday…

Bethlehem residents marched in the northern section of the city toIMEMC & Agencies, August 31, 2003 Lead by Patriarch Michael Sabah, dozens of Christian clergymen and Bethlehem residents marched in…

After the Palestinian Cabinet approved Prime Minister MahmoudChair IMEMC & Agencies, August 31, 2003 After the Palestinian Cabinet approved Prime Minister Mahmoud Abbas’s appointment of Besiso as the new head…

Israeli military operations in Balata refugee camp north of the WestSearches in Balata Refugee Camp Mo’ath Shreidah, IMEMC, August 30, 2003 Israeli military operations in Balata refugee camp north of…

Nablus. Israeli troops called for back up forces and spread in theMo’ath Shreideh, IMEMC, August 30, 2003 10:16 Curfew continues for the third day in Balata refugee camp, near Nablus.…

Israeli troops closed all the leads to the northern West Bank cityBurqin Village Mosque Ali Samoudi, August 30, 2003 Israeli troops closed all the leads to the northern West Bank…

and arrested Saed Faid, a leading member in the Fatah affiliatedAbdul Hafiz Abdul Hafiz,IMEMC, August 30, 2003 Israeli troops invaded the Palestinian West Bank city of Qalqilya and arrested Saed…

Israeli media sources reported that the American Vice-Consulate inBush IMEMC Staff, August 30, 2003 10:22 Israeli media sources reported that the American Vice-Consulate in Jerusalem warned Palestinian Legislative Council (PLC)…

Israeli troops invaded the village of Saida north of Tulkarem onTrees in Tulkarem Region Muntasir Al-Anani, August 30, 2003 Israeli troops invaded the village of Saida north of Tulkarem on…

announced?Rashid Hilal, August 30, 2003 Hilal: What is the democratic coalition, and when will it be announced? Ra’fat: The agreement for forming the Palestinian Democratic Coalition came after years of…

Hilal: What is the democratic coalition, and when will it be announced? Ra’fat: The agreement for forming the Palestinian Democratic Coalition came after years of conversation between many political factions,…

curfew that has been imposed on Jenin and its camp for the thirdAli Samoudi, IMEMC, August 29, 2003 Israeli forces detained a number of Palestinians for defying the curfew that…

streets of Gaza city on Thursday to protest the freeze of theIMEMC & Agencies, August 29, 2003 About 2000 demonstrators, mostly welfare recipients, took to the streets of Gaza city…

afternoon after being attacked by members of the Aqsa MartyrsRashid Hilal, IMEMC, August 29, 2003 An Israeli settler was killed and his wife badly injured Friday afternoon after being attacked…

Israeli air force Helicopters fired a missile at a donkey cart inOthers Fadi Abu Sada, Ghassan Andoni & Agencies, August 29, 2003 Israeli air force Helicopters fired a missile at…

The Palestinian President Yasser Arafat met with the former BritishWe Call for International Observers Rashid Hilal, IMEMC, August 29, 2003 18:51 The Palestinian President Yasser Arafat met with the former…

little Palestinian village called Kifl Hares set back 30 metres orSpecial Feature, August 29, 2003, 6:55 As you drive along Highway 505 on the road to Tel Aviv there is…

As you drive along Highway 505 on the road to Tel Aviv there is a little Palestinian village called Kifl Hares set back 30 metres or so from the road.…

Wednesday that Israeli troops are ready for a wide scale landIMEMC & Agencies, August 28, 2003 A top Israeli army officer in the southern regional leadership said Wednesday that Israeli…

Palestinian General Security reported that late on Wednesday nightGaza IMEMC Staff, August 28, 2003 Palestinian General Security reported that late on Wednesday night Israeli troops stationed at Abu Holy military…

resistance groups to reinstate the cease-fire was dismissed byIMEMC & Agencies, August 28, 2003 9:37 The Palestinian President Yasser Arafat’s call to Palestinian resistance groups to reinstate the cease-fire was…

At 2:00 A.M. Thursday morning Israeli forces invaded Balata refugeeBuildings Occupied Mo’ath Shreideh, IMEMC, August 28, 2003 At 2:00 A.M. Thursday morning Israeli forces invaded Balata refugee camp in Nablus.…

Palestinian Legislative Council comes on the 100th day of him beingRashid Hilal, IMEMC, August 28, 2003 It is true that Mahmoud Abbas’s call for a meeting of the Palestinian Legislative…

hit the southern industrial zone of the Israeli city of Ashkelon.IMEMC & Agencies, August 28, 2003 Several Qassam rockets landed in Israel on Thursday, one of which hit the southern…

erupted for hours between Palestinian resistance and the IsraeliAli Samoudi, IMEMC, August 28, 2003 Israeli forces raided the town of Qabatia south of Jenin. Clashes erupted for hours between Palestinian…

Two American nationals and two British nationals are being detainedConsulates Give Weak Effort to Release Them Tim Covi, IMEMC, August 28, 2003 Two American nationals and two British nationals are…

meeting to discuss the Israeli military escalation in Palestine.Rashid Hilal, IMEMC, August 27, 2003 13:21 The Palestinian leadership called for an urgent UN Security Council meeting to discuss the Israeli…

Defense Ministry, Amos Gilad, told Arab Ynet in a private interviewIMEMC Staff, August 27, 2003 The head of the security and political sections of the Israeli Defense Ministry, Amos Gilad,…

For the second day, Jenin city and camp are under tight curfew. Inin Al-Zababdeh Ali Samoudi, IMEMC, August 27, 2003 13:24 For the second day, Jenin city and camp are…

consecutive day today. Soldiers are still stationed inside the cityMuath Alsharida, IMEMC, August 27, 2003 Israeli military operations in Nablus continued for the sixth consecutive day today. Soldiers are still…

The office of the Palestinian Minister of Foreign Affairs, NabilAffairs Rashid Hilal, IMEMC, August 27, 2003 The office of the Palestinian Minister of Foreign Affairs, Nabil Sha’ath, reported to AFP…

Front for the Liberation of Palestine (PFLP) headed by GeorgeRashid Hilal, IMEMC, August 27, 2003 A large Israeli army force raided the offices of the Palestinian Front for the Liberation…

Bethlehem Tuesday evening, arriving at the mosque area in the centerFadi Abu Sada – IMEMC, August 27, 2003 Israeli troops invaded Aida Refugee camp in the West Bank city of…

According to a statement released by an Israeli army spokesperson,Liquidation IMEMC and Agencies, August 27, 2003 9:58 According to a statement released by an Israeli army spokesperson, the Tuesday night…

the presidential compound Wednesday afternoon. The marchers raisedRashid Hilal, IMEMC, August 27, 2003 A crowded march started in the center of Ramallah and headed toward the presidential compound Wednesday afternoon.…

meeting to discuss the Israeli military escalation in Palestine.Rashid Hilal, IMEMC, August 27, 2003 13:21 The Palestinian leadership called for an urgent UN Security Council meeting to discuss the Israeli…

Israeli police detained Islamic Waqf official Mustafa Abu Zahra onCourt Ghassan Andoni – IMEMC & Agencies, August 27, 2003 Israeli police detained Islamic Waqf official Mustafa Abu Zahra on Tuesday…

Yasser Arafat’s office calling on all Palestinian resistance groupsGhassan Andoni – IMEMC & Agencies, August 27, 2003 An official statement was issued Wednesday by Palestinian President Yasser Arafat’s office calling…

Gaza. Reports from Gaza say that an Apache helicopter shot threeIMEMC & Agencies, August 26, 2003 Israeli forces launched another missile attack on Hamas members in Gaza. Reports from Gaza…

again invaded Jenin city and camp. The attack started when more than’Ali Samodi, IMEMC, August 26, 2003 After less than twenty-four hours since withdrawing, Israeli forces again invaded Jenin city…

Nablus Tuesday morning after a few hours of announcing the end ofMuath Alsharidah – IMEMC, August 26, 2003 Similar to what happend in Jenin, Israeli troops raided the city of…

Palestinian West Bank city of Nablus Tuesday morning and kidnappedMuath Alsharidah – IMEMC, August 26, 2003 Israeli undercover units broke into Rafidia hospital in the Palestinian West Bank city of…

Israel handed the bodies of two fighters who were killed in clashesTannenbaum IMEMC & Agencies, August 26, 2003 Israel handed the bodies of two fighters who were killed in clashes…

It is true that Mahmoud Abbas’s call for a meeting of the Palestinian Legislative Council comes on the 100th day of him being Prime Minister. It is also true that…

Council Member and Fatah leader Marawn Barghouthi of leadingIMEMC & Agencies, August 25, 2003 Israeli general prosecutor accused jailed Palestinian Legislative Council Member and Fatah leader Marawn Barghouthi of leading…

Israeli forces invaded the southwestern area of Rafah city in theShelling the Southeastern Area of Khan Younis IMEMC & Agencies, August 25, 2003 Israeli forces invaded the southwestern area of…

operations since the start of the recent crisis in the Middle East.Ghassan Andoni – IMEMC, August 25, 2003 (Analysis) There has been one steady pattern in the course of Israeli…

The Al-qassam brigades promised to avenge the assassination of fourkilled on Sunday ‘Brahim Al-za’im, IMEMC, August 25, 2003 The Al-qassam brigades promised to avenge the assassination of four their members…

On Monday morning, Israeli forces arrested four Palestinians fromRifidia Neighborhood Moa’th ‘Asharidha, IMEMC, August 25, 2003 On Monday morning, Israeli forces arrested four Palestinians from the Balata refugee camp east…

On Monday morning, official Palestinian sources ensured that theMonday Morning–Appointment of Ministry of Interior Debated Fadi Abu Sa’da, IMEMC, August 25, 2003 On Monday morning, official Palestinian sources ensured that…

Abbas rejected a compromise around Fatah’s central committeeIMEMC & Agencies Palestinian sources reported that Palestinian Prime Minister Mahmoud Abbas rejected a compromise around Fatah’s central committee decision to appoint Nasser…

The Palestinian president Yasser Arafat issued a decree appointingAdvisor Rashid Hilal, IMEMC, August 25, 2003 The Palestinian president Yasser Arafat issued a decree appointing Lieutenant Jibril Al-Rojoub as the President’s…

The Palestinian Authority ordered Palestinian banks in The West BankCharitable Societies IMEMC & Agencies, August 25, 2003 The Palestinian Authority ordered Palestinian banks in The West Bank and Gaza Strip…

Israeli soldiers detained three Palestinian youth on the main streetUndress Ali Samoudi – IMEMC, August 25, 2003 Israeli soldiers detained three Palestinian youth on the main street in Jenin Sunday…

Palestinian private car Sunday night in the Rimal neighborhood ofIMEMC & Agencies, August 25, 2003 Two Israeli military helicopters fired at least 3 missiles at a Palestinian private car Sunday…

Commenting on appointing him the President’s advisor for homelandThe Political Solution is Not an Option for Israel Rashid Hilal, IMEMC, August 25, 2003 Commenting on appointing him the President’s advisor…

It might be necessary for the U.S. and NATO to militarily interveneEast Crisis IMEMC & Agencies, August 25, 2003 8:43 It might be necessary for the U.S. and NATO to…

affairs minister Mohammed Dahlan informed Israel through theIMEMC & Agencies Israeli security source said Saturday that Palestinian security affairs minister Mohammed Dahlan informed Israel through the Americans that he has…

appointment of General Nasir Yousif as the new Palestinian InteriorRashid Hilal – IMEMC In an unexpected move, Fatah central committee approved the appointment of General Nasir Yousif as the new…

cease-fire agreement, said that it was too early to asses theIMEMC & Agencies Israeli sources reported that Israel refuses to be a partner to any cease-fire agreement, said that it…

After Fatah central committee, The PLO executive committee, andInterior Ministry IMEMC & Agencies After Fatah central committee, The PLO executive committee, and President Arafat backed the appointment of Brigadier General…