U.S., Arafat respond to Abu Mazen’s `“resignation`
his resignation from the Fatah Central Committee, the AmericanGhassan Andoni – IMEMC, July 09, 2003 Following an internal crisis that led Palestinian PM Abbas to submit his resignation from the…
Israeli army raids peace camp, arrests 4 peace activists
the International Solidarity Movement (ISM), in the village ofGhassan Andoni – IMEMC, July 09, 2003 An Israeli army unit raided the tents of a peace camp, initiated by the International…
Palestinian prisoner denied admission to ANSAR 3
The administration of Al-Naqab Military Detention Camp (ANSAR3) has refused to accept Moti’e Nader Abu Hammad 21, due to bad health. In a press release issued by the Palestinian Prisoners…
Palestinian family calls for release of their son
The family of injured prisoner, Ahmed Abu Haija, 21 years old, called upon the International and the local human rights organizations and the Red Cross to pressure Israel to release…
U.S. urges more handovers, more PA security responsibilities
pushing for regaining momentum in ME peace talks. To end theSpecial – IMEMC, July 8, 2003 After a week of relative quiet, the American administration is pushing for regaining momentum…
Explosion in Moshav Kfar Yavits kills Israeli woman and unknown man
ceiling of her home to collapse in Moshav Kfar Yavits in the SharonSpecial – IMEMC, July 8, 2003 A woman was killed Monday evening in an explosion that caused the…
Abu Mazen unlikely to visit Knesset soon
Channel One television that it was unlikely that Abu Mazen wouldRashid Hilal – IMEMC, July 8, 2003 Sources in the Palestinian Prime Minister’s office told Israeli Channel One television that…
Sharon ` Abu Mazen meeting postponed
has notified Israeli leadership of a decision to postponeRashid Hilal – IMEMC, July 8, 2003 According to Information Minister, Nabil Amr, Palestinian leadership has notified Israeli leadership of a decision…
PA rejects `“political classification` of prisoners
Rashid Hilal – IMEMC, July 8, 2003PA rejects “political classification†of prisoners Rashid Hilal – IMEMC, July 8, 2003 In a Monday night meeting led by President Arafat, the Palestinian…
Kurtzer says U.S. aim to disempower Arafat, not to empower Abu Mazen
Palestinian Prime Minister Mahmoud Abbas (Abu Mazen) as aSpecial – IMEMC, Juky 8, 2003 United States Ambassador to Israel, Daniel Kurtzer referred to Palestinian Prime Minister Mahmoud Abbas (Abu Mazen)…
Leaflet attributes latest suicide attack to Islamic Jihad Al-Quds
In a leaflet distributed in the name of Al Quds Brigades, theBrigades Ali Samodi – IMEMC, July 8, 2003 In a leaflet distributed in the name of Al Quds Brigades,…
Israeli army shot and wounded three Palestinians in Rafah
evening. According to eye witnesses, army bulldozers destroyedSpecial – IMEMC Israeli troops incurred into Alqasas area south of Rafah Monday evening. According to eye witnesses, army bulldozers destroyed cultivated land…
Abu Mazen resigns Fatah Central Committee
Fatah Central Committee Monday evening, hard-line members blastedS pecial – IMEMC, July 12, 2003 Palestinian sources reported to Reuters that in the meeting of the Fatah Central Committee Monday evening,…
PA Security arrests woman allegedly planning suicide attack
early on Monday.Special – IMEMC, July 7, 2003 18:09 Palestinian Security Forces in Gaza arrested an 18-year-old woman early on Monday. The PA security source said security forces arrested the…
Israeli Minister suggests drowning Palestinian prisoners in the Dead
During the Israeli Cabinet meeting on Sunday, TransportationSea Special – IMEMC, July 7, 2003 18:19 During the Israeli Cabinet meeting on Sunday, Transportation Minister Avigdor Lieberman said, “I can provide…
Israeli army arrests seven Islamic Jihad activists
Jenin in the northern West Bank early Monday. In a house-to-houseAli Samodi – IMEMC, July 7, 2003 18:04 Israeli troops entered Qabatia village near the Palestinian city of Jenin in…
Dahlan rejects prisoner release criteria, demands to meet release
PA Security Minister, Mohammad Dahlan rejected the criteria forcommittee Special – IMEMC, July 7, 2003 18:14 PA Security Minister, Mohammad Dahlan rejected the criteria for release of Palestinian prisoners, which…
Mofaz and Dahlan expected to clash on the timing of future handovers
Affairs, Mohammed Dahlan, and Israeli Defense Minister, Shaul MofazSpecial – IMEMC, July 7, 2003 18:35 The Jerusalem meeting between the Palestinian Minister for Security Affairs, Mohammed Dahlan, and Israeli Defense…
Road map, truce facing crisis on prisoners release issue
release of Palestinian prisoners according to criteria recommendedspecial – IMEMC, July 7, 2003 18:32 The Israeli Cabinet, in its Sunday meeting voted 13-8 to approve the release of Palestinian prisoners…
Israeli tank flips during clashes in Jenin
city of Jenin in the northern West Bank Friday night. Tanks cameAli Samodi – IMEMC July 05, 2003 Israeli tanks and APCs entered the eastern side of the Palestinian city…
Truce Hazards
fact that the latest calm was due to the Palestinian AuthorityAnalysis – Ghassan Andoni – IMEMC It is a historical trend within the Israeli army not to admit to the…
PLO Executive Committee accuses Israel of shirking its obligations
Palestinian Minister for Ministerial Affairs and a member of the PLORashid Hilal- IMEMC After the meeting of the PLO Executive Committee Friday night, the Palestinian Minister for Ministerial Affairs and…
Arafat will not move from one prison to another
permanently, Palestinian President, Yasir Arafat said Saturday, “YouRashid AbuHilal – IMEMC July 05, 2003 Commenting on Sharon’s offer to allow him to move to Gaza permanently, Palestinian President, Yasir Arafat…
PA security, Palestinian faction exchange fire in Gaza
wounded in an exchange of fire in Shati’ Refugee Camp in Gaza FridaySpecial – IMEMC July 05, 2003 One PA security officer and one resistance committee member were wounded in…
Israeli land mine kills Palestinian in Gaza
AlQura is missing after a land mine exploded at Abu Ta’mea in KhanZuhair Saq Allah – IMEMC Majdi Abu Shalof was killed, Fuad Abu Shosha was injured, and Hamden AlQura…
Al Aqsa Martyrs Brigades in Qalqilyah declare the truce over
Aqsa Martyrs Brigades in Qalqilyah announced that it would not abideSpecial – IMEMC July 04, 2003 Following the assassination Wednesday of one of its activists, Al Aqsa Martyrs Brigades in…
War of destruction continues
Op-ed — Ali Samodi – IMEMCDestruction is an official Israeli policy… Palestinians are incapable of rebuilding. Op-ed — Ali Samodi – IMEMC In a gross violation of all international laws,…
Fatah Central Committee discuss Israeli breaches of truce
meeting Friday in Ramallah.Rashid Hilal – IMEMC Palestinian President, Yasir Arafat led a Fatah Central Committee meeting Friday in Ramallah. Dr. Zakaria Al Agha, PLO Executive Committee and Fatah Central…
Senior PA officer, close to Dahlan, released
of security in the Gaza Strip, and a close friend of MohammedSpecial – IMEMC July 04, 2003 A military court has released Suleiman Abu Mutlak, one of the heads of…
Palestinians, Israelis, working on prisoners’ release lists
EditorialsContact us Press Wire Editorials Opinion News Briefs Video Radio Stringers Features Interviews Home Palestinians, Israelis, working on prisoners’ release lists special – IMEMC The Israeli Shin Bet security service…
Shots fired near Abu Mazen’s home in protest against arrests
Prime Minister Mahmoud Abbas (Abu Mazen), and the offices ofSpecial -IMEMC July 04, 2003 Palestinians fired shots in the air near the home of Palestinian Prime Minister Mahmoud Abbas (Abu…
Bush to Abu Mazen: hope to celebrate your independence in the year
In a 10-minute phone call on Thursday, President Bush thanked the2005 Special – IMEMC July 04, 2003 In a 10-minute phone call on Thursday, President Bush thanked the Palestinian Prime…
69 Palestinians killed in the past month, 33 assassinations
and Justice, 69 Palestinians were killed during the month of JuneAmin Abu Warda – IMEMC July 04, 2003 According to the monthly report of the Palestinian Council for Peace and…
Israeli truck ran over and killed a young Palestinian boy
village of Ras Attia near Qalqilyah. Omar’s mother and his brotherSpecial – IMEMC, July 3, 2003 A yellow license plate Israeli truck ran over Omar Yousif 15, in the village…
The Partnered Enemies
and his counterpart Abu Mazen are closely linked and interdependent.Ghassan Andoni – IMEMC, July 3, 2003 The future political careers of the Israeli Prime Minister Sharon and his counterpart Abu…
Foreign Press Association criticizes Israel for BBC boycott
Israeli government’s decision to boycott the BBC.Ghassan Andoni -IMEMC The Foreign Press Association has issued a statement criticizing the Israeli government’s decision to boycott the BBC. ‘Taking steps against a…
Bush commends Sharon on progress made, invites him to White house
visit the White House this September. In a ten minute phone call,Special – IMEMC President Bush extended an invitation for Prime Minister Sharon to visit the White House this September.…
Home demolished in Jerusalem, Family members arrested
Haifa neighborhood in Jerusalem. An army source claimed that theSpecial IMEMC July 3, 2003 Israeli army troops demolished the home of Fawzi Abu Rumilah in Beit Haifa neighborhood in Jerusalem.…
Israel demand a `“dismantle` not a `“disarm`
on collecting all the weapons from the hands of PalestinianSpecial – IMEMC, July 3, 2003 16:27 According to the Israeli newspaper Haaretz, Israel will not insist on collecting all the…
Abu Mazen: Truce will collapse if Israel fails to free Palestinian
In an interview with Reuters, the Palestinian PM Abu Mazen warnedprisoners Ghassan Andoni – IMEMC In an interview with Reuters, the Palestinian PM Abu Mazen warned that the three month…
Bethlehem, still suffocated even though army is out
Bank, denied early reports that military check posts aroundSpeciall IMEMC, July 3, 2003 Alaa’ Husni, the general commander of the Palestinian Police in West Bank, denied early reports that military…
Israeli Border Police unit assassinates Alaqsa Martyrs Brigades
At around 11:00 p.m. on Wednesday, an Israeli border police unitleading member in Qalqilyeh Bashar Nazal – IMEMC At around 11:00 p.m. on Wednesday, an Israeli border police unit made…
Abu Mazen condemns Kfar Darom attack as an act of terrorism
in the morning following the missile attack on Kfar DaromGhassan Andoni, IMEMC Israeli troops reopened Gush Katif junction in Gaza after closing it in the morning following the missile attack…
PA started the take over of authority in Bethlehem
streets of Bethlehem signaling the start of the PA security takeoverSpecial Report, IMEMC PA military convey moved out of the Presidintial compound into the streets of Bethlehem signaling the start…
Summit results; Arafat can only go to Gaza, prisoners’ release
Israeli PM Sharon rejected the request of his Palestinianpostponed Ghassan Andoni – IMEMC July 2, 2003 Israeli PM Sharon rejected the request of his Palestinian counterpart Abu Mazen to allow…
U.S. considers resumption of direct aid to PA, with a big boost
a big boost to help rebuild its security forces.Ghassan Andoni – IMEMC July 2, 2003 Washington is considering a resumption of direct aid to the PA, with a big boost…
Difficulties resolved, Handover of Bethlehem to PA today
officers in Bethlehem results in an agreement over the main disputedFadi Abu-Sada’ & Ghassan Andoni – IMEMC July 2, 2003 Wednesday morning talks between Palestinian and Israeli security officers in…
Dahlan investigates cease-fire breach
to investigate the shooting Monday near Jenin. The attack claimed byGhassan Andoni – IMEMC July 1, 2003 Palestinian Security Minister Mohammed Dahlan will send two officers to investigate the shooting…
Dr. Hindi, IJ, PA promised no disarmament before complete withdrawal
there will be no disarmament before a complete Israeli withdrawalFadi Sada’ & Ghassan Andoni -IMEMC July 01, 2003 Dr Mohammad Alhindi, a prominent Islamic Jihad leader confirmed that there will…
After two days of cease-fire, mobility eased in Gaza, as difficult
The significant reduction in violence and military clashes in thein west Bank Fadi Abu Sa’da – IMEMC July 01, 2003 The significant reduction in violence and military clashes in the…
Israeli troops to pull out of Bethlehem Wednesday night
Bethlehem.In a meeting Monday in Jerusalem, Israeli and Palestinian officials finalized the details of the Israeli troop withdrawal from Bethlehem. “We agreed Israeli troops will pull out of Bethlehem on…
Israeli police escort non-Muslims into Al Aqsa grounds without Waqf
Israeli police have begun to allow non-Muslim members of the publicconsent Ghassan Andoni – IMEMC July 01, 2003 Israeli police have begun to allow non-Muslim members of the public to…
Israel severs contacts with BBC
called ‘Israel’s Secret Weapon.’Israeli officials have criticized BBC coverage of a 33-month-old Palestinian uprising for statehood in a documentary called ‘Israel’s Secret Weapon.’ ‘The way the BBC is trying to…
Israeli settlers confiscate land from Senjel village with protection
A large group of settlers acting under the protection of Israelifrom Israeli Soldiers Special – IMEMC June 30, 2003 A large group of settlers acting under the protection of Israeli…
Hamas and Islamic Jihad declare truce, Fatah and DFLP follow
declarations from the individual Palestinian factions.Due to last minutes difficulties inside Fatah regarding the wording of the joint truce document, it was replaced with several truce declarations from the individual…
Israeli troops pull back, PA forces to be deployed today
expected to be deployed. Most of the Israeli troops pulled out ofA limited number of Israeli troops remained on some hills and inside Beit Hanoun until Monday morning, when PA…
Rice criticizes `“security fence` as attempt to establish borders
Security Cabinet members over the building of a fence separatingAccording to Israel Radio, during a meeting on Sunday Condoleezza Rice, U.S. National Security Adviser, clashed with the Israeli Security Cabinet…
Israeli troops raid villages in Hebron area, arrest 8 Palestinians
raided by Israeli troops. The soldiers searched many homes andAmjad Shaor – IMEMC June 30, 2003 The villages of Dura, Rabud, and Khursa southwest of Hebron were raided by Israeli…
Raids and arrests are nightly Israeli army procedure
villages, break into private homes, and arrest dozens ofAmin Abu Warda – IMEMC June 30, 2003 On a nightly basis, Israeli troops invade Palestinian towns and villages, break into private…
Al Aqsa Martyrs Brigades rejects truce agreement
Brigades are not committed to the truce and that the resistance isAli Samoudi, IMEMC, Monday, June 30, 2003 Zakaria Alzubaydi, leader of Al Aqsa Martyrs Brigades says the Brigades are…
Israeli border police brigade dissolved as a result of investigation
dissolve a border police brigade as a result of accusations againstinto killing of Palestinian boy An Israeli army investigation committee recommended that the army dissolve a border police brigade as…
Last minute difficulties delayed the truce announcement
postponed at least for tomorrow (Monday). According to PalestinianSpecial – IMEMC June 29, 2003 The truce which was expected to be declared today (Sunday) is postponed at least for tomorrow…
Three Palestinians wounded by explosive device in Nablus
Rafidia hospital for treatment. Medical sources described theirMuath Al Sharida – IMEMC June 28, 2003 Three Palestinians were wounded Saturday morning and moved to Rafidia hospital for treatment. Medical sources…
Israeli Army unit invades Tulkarem, arrests 4 Palestinians
the city of Tulkarem on Friday night from the direction of ShwekaMuntasir Alanani – IMEMC June 28, 2003 An Israeli army unit supported by two Apache Helicopters enterred the city…
Agreement reached for pullback in Gaza; Bethlehem not yet settled
security control in Bethlehem, but talks will resume in the comingPullout from Gaza can begin as soon as Monday according to official Israeli sources. No agreement was reached yet on…
Hamas reaches decision to `“suspend fighting activities`
studied all developments and has reached a decision to call aSheikh Ahmed Yassin, the founder and spiritual leader of Hamas told Reuters that Hamas has reached decisions to call a…
Draft of truce to go to Abu Mazen today
Saturday or Sunday in the Palestinian territories and CairoGhassan Andoni – IMEMC – June 27 2003 A formal announcement of a truce agreement is likely to be made Saturday or…
Al Rantisi: Hamas draft of truce document sent to Barghouthi for
Dr. Abdul Aziz Al Rantisi, a prominent Hamas leader who escaped anapproval Zuheir Saq Allah – IMEMC June 27, 2003 Dr. Abdul Aziz Al Rantisi, a prominent Hamas leader who…
Progress made in security transfer talks
EditorialsContact us Press Wire Editorials Opinion News Briefs Video Radio Stringers Features Interviews Home Progress made in security transfer talks Fadi Abu Sa’da – IMEMC June 27 2003 Dahlan and…
Three Palestinians killed, Israeli soldier lightly injured in Gaza
Nitzarim Settlement in the southern Gaza Strip, an Israeli army unitGhassan Andoni – IMEMC June 27 2003 In an Israeli military operation in Al Magharga neighborhood near Nitzarim Settlement in…
One Israeli wounded in gunfire attack near Beitar Ilit Settlement
his car near the settlement of Beitar Ilit, west of Bethlehem.Ghassan Andoni – IMEMC June 27 2003 An Israeli settler was wounded Thursday night in a gunfire attack on his…
Israeli Army closes case on death of U.S. peace activist, Rachel
The Israeli Military Advocate General, Finkelstein, has decided toCorrie. Ghasaan Andoni & Rhonda McCarty – IMEMC June 27, 2003 The Israeli Military Advocate General, Finkelstein, has decided to close the…
Israel demands U.S. Guarantees that PA will disarm resistance groups
guarantees that the Palestinian Authority will not settle for theGhassan Andoni & Rhonda McCarty – IMEMC June 27, 2003 Israeli official sources report that Israel will demand U.S. guarantees that…
PFLP cannot accept proposed truce
different Palestinian groups in regards to the truce proposal,Special – IMEMC June 26 2003 With so much contradictory information concerning the stand of the different Palestinian groups in regards to…
Bush regarding the truce: `“I will believe it when I see it.`
reacted skeptically to the reported Palestinian three month truceGhassan Andoni – IMEMC June 26 2003 In a news conference with European Union leaders, President Bush reacted skeptically to the reported…
Hamas and Islamic Jihad agree to truce draft proposed by Barghouthi
and Islamic Jihad agreed on Barghouthi’s draft for a three monthGhassan Andoni – IMEMC June 26 2003 Palestinian Authority and Hamas sources confirmed that both Hamas and Islamic Jihad agreed…
Israeli Army provides escape clause for Sharon
escalated its military activities inside the PalestinianAnaatical Article by Ghassan Andoni – IMEMC June 26 2003 There is no doubt that since the meeting in Aqaba, Israel has escalated its…
Gunfire near Baqa Algharbiah leaves one Israeli dead, one wounded.
earlier in the day. In a leaflet distributed to the press, the groupAl-Aqsa Brigades, the military wing of Fatah, took responsibility for the attack near the Israeli Arab village in…
Israeli forces continue closure policy
West Bank cities, including the minor roads which lead to villages.Fadi Abusada – IMEMC June 26 2003 The Israeli forces continue closing the checkpoints which lead to West Bank cities,…
Hamas:Two Alqassam brigade fighters killed during an exchange of
Iyad al Masry, 21 years old from Jabalia, and Sayed Muhesin, 20 fromfire with the Israeli army in Beit Hanoun. Special – IMEMC June 25 2003 Iyad al Masry, 21…
Umbrellas, water bottles essential requirements at Israeli military
Salma Al Mahfouth, 33, from a village near Nablus stood holdingcheck posts Amin Abu Warda – IMEMC June 25 2003 Salma Al Mahfouth, 33, from a village near Nablus stood…
Israelis invade Rafah, girl injured in Khan Younis
Wednesday morning. According to Palestinian Authority sources, theJamila Abu Shanab – IMEMC June 25 2003 The Israeli Military invaded Al Salam neighborhood in Rafah early Wednesday morning. According to Palestinian…
Sharon plans re-entry if PA fails to take preemptive measures
accused both Arafat and Hamas of being determined to sabotage theGhassan Andoni – IMEMC june 25 2003 Sharon, addressing the Keneset’s foreign and security committee, accused both Arafat and Hamas…
Homes raided, curfew imposed near Jenin
City at 4 o’clock this Wednesday morning. This village is on theAli Samoudi – IMEMC June 25 2003 The Israeli military invaded the village of Jalut north of Jenin City…
Moratinus: Attempts to isolate President Arafat will fail
Moratinus, is calling for Israel to accept a temporary cease-fire.Ghassan Andoni – IMEMC June 25 2003 The European Union special envoy to the Middle East, Migael Moratinus, is calling for…
Egyptian Foreign Minister expects progress within ‘the next few
The meetings between the PA and Palestinian opposition groups arehours†Ghassan Andoni – IMEMC June 25 2003 The meetings between the PA and Palestinian opposition groups are still in session…
Israeli military escalation hinders PA efforts for a truce:
added “the decision will hopefully come very soonâ€Â. According toDifferent from yesterday’s expectations, Alzahar, Hamas’s spokesperson, said that Hamas’s decision will not come Monday and added “the decision will hopefully…
The military activities of the Israeli army and Palestinian
city (Casbah) of Nablus. Israeli army sources reported an exchangeresistance: In the early hours of today, an Israeli army unit entered the old city (Casbah) of Nablus. Israeli army sources…
Israeli Military targets Palestinian vehicles in Jenin
EditorialsContact us Press Wire Editorials Opinion News Briefs Video Radio Stringers Features Interviews Home Israeli Military targets Palestinian vehicles in Jenin Ali Samodi – IMEMC An Israeli Military unit this…
The Best Show in Town
perfect show. Television viewers all over the world saw heroicBy: Uri Avnery – IMEMC June 23 2003 The most talented director could not have done better. It was a perfect…
Quartet criticizes Israel for assassination of Qawasmeh in Hebron
relation to the assassinationSpecial – IMEMC June 23 2003 Israeli official sources rejected the Quartet criticism of Israel in relation to the assassination of Abdullah Qawasmeh, the leader of Alqassam…
Four Palestinians killed in Beit Hanoun
four Palestinians moved to the hospital late Sunday night diedJamilah Abu Shanaeb – IMEMC Medical sources in Alshifa hospital in Gaza city reported that the four Palestinians moved to the…
Israeli army unit demolish homes in Khan Younis ` Gaza Strip
vehicles protected by Apache helicopters entered the city of KhanSpecial – IMEMC Monday June 23, in the early morning hours, dozens of Israeli army vehicles protected by Apache helicopters entered…
Idea of assassinating Arafat dismissed after much consideration
President Yasser Arafat was discussed during many sessions in theThe Israeli army chief of staff Moshe Ya’loon said yesterday during a lecture in Ber Sheva, that the idea of assassinating…
Hamas ceasefire proposal expected despite assassination of Qawasme
that it is likely Hamas will give itsGhassan Andoni – IMEMC June 23 2003 Ismael Abu Shaneb, a prominent Hamas leader in Gaza, said on Sunday that it is likely…
sraeli Dissident Seeks Political Refuge in Norway
,Igor Zhemajlov, one of the leading figures of the anti-Zionist Slavic Union, was last week forced into political exile. The political movement was formed last year with its base in…
Israeli army unit killed Abdullah Qawasme
head of Hamas military wing in Hebron.In what is believed to be an additional assassination, an Israeli army unit killed Abdullah Qawasme, believed to be the head of Hamas military…
Overnight military operation in Balata / Nablus area
sides ofMuath Shraideh – IMEMC (Nablus) June 21 2003 The Israeli army withdrew Saturday morning from the eastern sides of Nablus City, Balata Refugee Camp, and the surrounding area after…
Leaders of Palestinian opposition groups consider PM Abbas
Following the speech of Palestinian Prime Minister Mahmoudspeech in Jericho as positive. Fadi Abu Sa’da – IMEMC June 21 2003 Following the speech of Palestinian Prime Minister Mahmoud Abbas in…
Hamas leader says American idea of peace is occupation.
that there appear to be two different goals in regards to theFadi Abu Sa’da – IMEMC June 21 2003 A prominent leader of Hamas, Dr. Mahmoud Alzahar said today that…