Palestinians rally at the walls of Jerusalem on Labour Day
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,…
There is no Partner or there is no Need for A partner !!
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…
The Quartet met in London to Discuss Ways of Reviving Road Map
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…
Mofaz: Will Overcome The Gap and Win the Refurundum
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…
Annan Join the ‘Blame Arafat’ Choir
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…
Abu Holy; a Story of an endless suffering
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,…
From Vanunu to Amir
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…
Against Supreme Court Ruling, Army Evict Hebron Hills Palestinians
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…
Israel will maintain ambiguity about its nuclear capacity
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…
Opponents of Pullout: Will Rally Behind PM After Vote
‘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…
Poll Results: Support for Hamas Rising
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…
Poll’s Indicate; Likud Members Likely to Turn Backs to Sharon
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 Released On bail
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…
UN Nuclear Watchdog Chief To Visit Israel in July
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…
Palestinians debate over the issue of the Informers
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…
Palestinians: Israeli Commission to the UN, represent the 1967
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…
Poll Results Trigger Fears within Sharon’s Campaign Team
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…
Arrests and Beatings in Biddu
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…
Bomb explodes at the door of Gaza Security Chief
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…
Unrecognized Villages in Southern Israel living the Israeli Democracy
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…
Settlers Accuse: Sharon Intends To Evacuate Dozens of WB Settlements
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…
Hezbollah: Info. Handed on Arad, Requires Kuntar’s Immediate Release
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…
Israel Will Dig a Trench along Philadelphi Route
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…
`“Territorial Compensation` for Palestinians in Exchange to
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…
PA Hopes for Coming Quartet Meeting to Correct U.S. Mistake
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…
Part I. In the Heart of a Settler
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…
Independence Day Turned Into a Likud Political Debate
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…
J’Post Poll: 50% vote `“Kill Arafat`
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…
Refuseniks Demonstrate Memorial Day
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…
Serious Controversy over Blair’s Support to U.S. ME Policies
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…
Jordan ‘was chemical bomb target’
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…
Excessive Force to Disperse Nonviolent Protests in Biddu
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…
Sharon Warns: Fighting Rules Changed; Pledges: Painful Concisions
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…
Excessive Force to Disperse Nonviolent Protests in Biddu
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…
Qurei: Dissolving PA Unthinkable
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 in Beit Sahour
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…
Substantial suspicions That Sharon Family Took Perks from Austrian
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…
Army Assault three youth in Beit Sahour
carrying three young Palestinians.IMEMC Staff, April 26, 2004 Israeli Soldiers threw a percussion grenade inside a civilian car carrying three young Palestinians. Two of them were named as, Anton Shomali…
Israeli Arabs to March to a destroyed Village in Nakba Day
establishment as their Nakba (‘catastrophe’) Day, will march to oneIMEMC & Agencies, April 26, 2004 Israel’s Arab community, who consider the anniversary of Israel’s establishment as their Nakba (‘catastrophe’) Day,…
Independence Day or `“Nakbah`
To the other side of the line, Palestinians refer to the same day as the Catastrophe “Al-Nakbahâ€Â, in which 90% of Palestinians were forced to leave their towns and villages…
Source: Zahar Replaced Rantisi as Hamas Gaza Leader
reported that Dr. Mahmoud Zahar has been elected political leader ofIMEMC & Agencies, April, 26, 2004 According to the Israeli newspaper Haaretz, a Palestinian source reported that Dr. Mahmoud Zahar…
Al-Aqsa Martyrs Brigades Claim Responsibility for Killing an Israeli
The Aqsa Martyr Brigades, the military wing of Fatah, claimedSoldier IMEMC & Agencies, April 26, 2004 The Aqsa Martyr Brigades, the military wing of Fatah, claimed responsibility for killing one…
Independence Day or `“Nakbah`
At 11:00 am Monday April 26, life in Israel will halt in commemoration of the ones killed in “ Israel’s warsâ€Â, announcing the start of the celebrations of Israel’s Independence…
Vanunu to Be Moved to Nazareth
Mordechai Vanunu is staying, proposed moving him to the AnglicanIMEMC & Agencies, April 25, 2004 St. George’s Church in East Jerusalem, where nuclear whistle-blower Mordechai Vanunu is staying, proposed moving…
Netanyahu, Livant Refuse to Take Active Part in Pro-Disengagement
Israeli media sources reported that both Finance minister BenjaminCampaign IMEMC & agencies, April 25, 2004 Israeli media sources reported that both Finance minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Education Minister Limor Livnat…
Arab MKs Warn Against Moving Gaza Settlers to Arab Residential Areas
Arab MKs of the National Democratic Coalition (NDC) sent a letter toin Israel IMEMC & Agencies, April 25, 2004 Arab MKs of the National Democratic Coalition (NDC) sent a letter…
Isareli IM: Harming Arafat Would Be Catastrophic
Palestinian President Yassir Arafat ‘a disaster’ for theIMEMC & Agencies,April 25, 2004 Israeli Interior Minister Avrahm Poraz (Shinui) called Sunday Palestinian President Yassir Arafat ‘a disaster’ for the Palestinians, but…
UN ME Envoy Calls Israel to Accept International Forces In Gaza
Friday the proposla to deploy international forces in Gaza, but saidIMEMC & Agencies, April 24, 2004 Israel’s deputy ambassador to the United Nations Arye Mekel opposed Friday the proposla to…
Runner Under Fire
Sana ’ only lives some meters away form Gosh Katif settlement in the Gaza Strip.Feature Story, April 24, 2004 The Runner Sana’ Abu Bakhit leaves her home every dawn in…
Fundamental Jewish Groups Attack Arab Students at Safad College
of unknown people is carrying attacks against the cars of ArabIMEMC & Agencies, April 24, 2004 Head of Safad College, north Israel, Havron Tarabulsy, said, a group of unknown people…
Support for Disengagement, Eroding
newspaper Yudot Ahranot, indicated a worrying decline in the LikudIMEMC & Agencies, April 24, 2004 The results of the public opinion poll, published Friday by Israeli newspaper Yudot Ahranot, indicated…
Qurei Blames U.S. of Encouraging Sharon to Threaten Arafat’s Life
States bias towards Israel encouraged Israeli Prime Minister ArielIMEMC & Agencies, April 24, 2004 Palestinian Prime Minister Ahmed Qureia said on Saturday that United States bias towards Israel encouraged Israeli…
Palestinian Will Overcomes the Occupations’ Power
Source: Arabs 48 The Runner Sana’ Abu Bakhit leaves her home every dawn in order to exercise and run in the streets of Deir Al-Balah refugee camp in the Gaza…
Quartet to Meet in NY on May 4
sponsors of the road map to peace between the Israelis andIMEMC & Agencies, April 23, 2004 EU foreign policy chief Javier Solana confirmed Thursday that the sponsors of the road…
Would PM Qurei Resign?
told me in a friendly talk that it was ridiculous for a PrimeAnalysis-Ghassan Andoni-IMEMC, April 23, 2004 A Palestinian Cabinet Minister, speaking on conditions of anonymity, told me in a…
Army Kills 20 Palestinians in Two Days
and wounded one in the West Bank city of Qalqilyah, raising theIMEMC & Agencies, April 23, 2004 Israeli Special army unit killed Thursday overnight 3 Palestinians and wounded one in…
since 1948
Thursday morning on his disengagement plan, saying that whoeverIMEMC & Agencies, April 22, 2004 Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon addressed the Knesset on Thursday morning on his disengagement plan, saying…
Islamic States Slams Sharon’s Plan, Urge UN Presence
a statement denouncing Israel’s unilaterally disengagement plan,IMEMC & Agencies, April 22, 2004 The Organization of the Islamic Conference (OIC) on Thursday issued a statement denouncing Israel’s unilaterally disengagement plan, calling…
AFP: Arafat evicts 21 Brigades’ Operatives from Muqata
Brigades operative saying that the Palestinian President YasserIMEMC & Agencies, April 22, 2004 15:48 The French News Agency, AFP, reported Ali Barghouti, Al-Aqsa Martyrs Brigades operative saying that the Palestinian…
Qurei Urges Bush to Re-consider Recognition of Settlements
President George W. Bush to reconsider his tacit recognition of someIMEMC & Agencies, April 22, 2004 Palestinian Prime Minister Ahmed Qureia urged, Thursday U.S. President George W. Bush to reconsider…
Israeli army assassinates three in Tulkarem
Tulkarem, in the early hours of Thursday morning. The opened fire atIMEMC & Agencies, April 22, 2004 A large force of the Israeli army invaded the West Bank city of…
Qurei’s Government Discusses Resignation
by Prime Minister Ahmed Qurei is discussing the option of collectiveIMEMC & Agencies, April 22, 2004 Reuters reported, Thursday that the Palestinian Government, headed by Prime Minister Ahmed Qurei is…
Sharon Advisors: Victory in Referendum not Guaranteed
disengagement will lead to the evacuation of all the settlements inIMEMC & Agencies, April 21, 2004 Israeli Agriculture Minister Yisrael Katz warned Tuesday that disengagement will lead to the evacuation…
A statement from the Anglican Bishop in Jerusalem
Rev. Riah Abu Assal, issues a statement welcoming Murdachai VanunuIMEMC Correspondant, Jerusalem, April, 21, 2004 The Chief Pastor of the Anglican Community in the Holy Land, Rt. Rev. Riah Abu…
Settlement Blocs in the West Bank kill chances of a Palestinian
Dr. Khalil Tafakji, Palestinian from Jerusalem, expert on settlementState IMEMC Staff & Agencies, April 21, 2004 Dr. Khalil Tafakji, Palestinian from Jerusalem, expert on settlement issues, said, the PA does…
Russia: Palestinian Attacks Must be Condemned as Well
to have the UN Security Council issue a ‘more balanced’ decisionIMEMC & Agencies, April 21, 2004 The Russian representative in the UN said Tuesday, Russia is opting to have the…
Powell Calls Palestinians to Accept Disengagement
Associate Press that instead of criticizing President George Bush,IMEMC Staff & Agencies, April 21, 2004 U.S. secretary of state Collin Powell said in an interview with Associate Press that instead…
A statement from the Anglican Bishop in Jerusalem
Rev. Riah Abu Assal, issues a statement welcoming Murdachai VanunuIMEMC Correspondant, Jerusalem, April, 21, 2004 The Chief Pastor of the Anglican Community in the Holy Land, Rt. Rev. Riah Abu…
Arafat: Will Not Accept Turning Gaza into ‘Big Prison’
accused Israel of planning to turn the Gaza Strip into ‘a bigIMEMC & Agencies, April 21, 2004 Palestinian President Authority Chairman Yasser Arafat on Monday accused Israel of planning to…
Successive Military Orders Deprive Detainees Most of Their Rights
detention camps. Successively issued military orders, deprive themIMEMC-Report, April 21, 2004 More than 7000 Palestinians are detained inside Israeli jails and detention camps. Successively issued military orders, deprive them from…
Is Expressing Sorrow Enough?
Palestinian areas, non-engaged innocent civilians are hurt. TwoIMEMC-Feature Story, April 21, 2004 As army conducts military operations inside densely populated Palestinian areas, non-engaged innocent civilians are hurt. Two shocking stories…
Sharon: More Hamas Leaders Will Be Killed
Ashdod, on Tuesday that Israel would continue with assassinatingIMEMC Staff & Agencies, April 21, 2004 10:04 Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon said in a speech at the city of Ashdod,…
King Abdullah II Postpones Meeting With Bush
questions about the U.S. commitment to the Middle East peaceIMEMC & Agencies, April 20, 2004 A statement from the Royal Jordanian Palace said that because of questions about the U.S.…
Biddu’s Fourth Barrier Victim Laid to Rest
Biddu yesterday, after being shot by Israeli soldiers at anIMEMC Jerusalem Correspondent, April 20, 2004 Diya Abed Eid, 22, was laid to rest in the NW Jerusalem village of Biddu…
Leading by Example
Israeli civilians, others have followed their lead.Analysis/IMEMC Jerusalem Correspondent When Palestinian militant groups condone and support the killing of Israeli civilians, others have followed their lead. Every time Sharon orders…
Shalom Supports Disengagement
that he supports Prime Minister Ariel Sharon’s plan to unilaterallyIMEMC & Agencies, April 20, 2004 Israeli Foreign Minister Silvan Shalom announced Monday afternoon that he supports Prime Minister Ariel Sharon’s…
Hope for peace process falters as Democrats promise unconditional
One-State solution re-emergessupport to Israel IMEMC Staff & Agencies, April 20, 2004 One-State solution re-emerges US Democratic presidential candidate John Kerry pledges further allegiance with Israel, according to reports from…
Head of Israeli Intelligence: Pullout Will Curb Violence
Foreign Affairs and Defense Committee that the Israeli withdrawalIMEMC & Agencies, April 20, 2004 Military Intelligence, Major General Aharon Ze’evi told the Knesset Foreign Affairs and Defense Committee that the…
Tension Rises in Detention Camps After Assaulting the Prisoners
for one day in protest to the assassination of Rantissi, the newIMEMC & Agencies, April 20, 2004 More than 7500 Palestinian prisoners declared Sunday a hunger strike for one day…
The Palestinian Legislative Council to Vote on Corruption Cases
will vote next week on corruption cases that involve some of theIMEMC & Agencies, April 20, 2004 12:20 Palestinian News Network, reported that the Palestinian Law Makers will vote next…
Legally Untenable Restrictions on Vanunu Eased
Monday decided to ease some of the restrictions on nuclearIMEMC Staff & Agencies, April 20, 2004 As some were legally untenable, Israeli defense establishment on Monday decided to ease some…
U.N. Security Council Debates Rantisi’ Assassination
meeting to discuss Israel’s assassination of Hamas Gaza leader Dr.IMEMC Staff & Agencies, April 20, 2004 The United Nations Security Council late Monday began an emergency meeting to discuss Israel’s…
The Death of a Palestinian
Haseen Mahmod Alyan, 17, was killed by Israeli soldiers during clashes in Beitunia on Friday. Eye witnesses tell IMEMC that the anti-wall demonstration was far from uncontrolled and that there…
Hamas Likely To Go For Collective Leadership
leader Dr. Abdul-Aziz Rantisi. Dr. Mahmoud a-Zahar, who wasIMEMC Staff & Agencies, April 19, 2004 Hamas has yet to decide on the successor of its assassinated Gaza leader Dr. Abdul-Aziz…
Israeli FM Shalom Will Support Disengagement
that he will support Prime Minister Ariel Sharon’s disengagementIMEMC Staff & Agencies, April 19, 2004 Israeli Foreign Minister Silvan Shalom announced on Monday afternoon that he will support Prime Minister…
The Death of a Palestinian
clashes in Beitunia on Friday. Eye witnesses tell IMEMC that theIMEMC Correspondnat, April 19, 2004 Haseen Mahmod Alyan, 17, was killed by Israeli soldiers during clashes in Beitunia on Friday.…
Special Army Units, a Deadly Squad
groups entered its third year, special army units [in Arabic knownIMEMC-Feature Story, April 19, 2004 As the fight between the Israeli army and Palestinian resistance groups entered its third year,…
Vanunu: I Only Informed The World
Wednesday after 18 years in Israeli jails, said what he did was ‘notIMEMC Staff & Agencies, April 19, 2004 Nuclear whistleblower Mordechai Vanunu, who is due to be released on…
Fattah Source: Factions’ Meetings Will Resume Soon
meet in the coming days; the meetings will take the form ofIMEMC & Agencies, April 19, 2004 A Fattah official said Sunday that the Palestinian Factions will meet in the…
Hamas: Israeli Threats Do Not Scare us, Revenge is Coming
the leaders of his movement to discard Israeli threats, assertingIMEMC & Agencies, April 19, 2004 11:58 Khaled Mashaal, the chair of the political Bureau of Hamas called the leaders of…
Israel Considering Attacks in Syria, Lebanon
officials, who met recently, agreed that if intelligence informationIMEMC Staff & Agencies, April 19, 2004 According to an Israeli source, Israeli political and security officials, who met recently, agreed that…
Special Army Units, a Deadly Squad
As the fight between the Israeli army and Palestinian resistance groups entered its third year, special army units [in Arabic known as Mustarebeen, in Hebrew as Dovdovan] continue to hunt…
Special Army Units, a Deadly Squad
As the fight between the Israeli army and Palestinian resistance groups entered its third year, special army units [in Arabic known as Mustarebeen, in Hebrew as Dovdovan] continue to hunt…
Gilad Sharon Demanded to Disclose Location of Appel Tapes
minister’s son Gilad Sharon testify before the court and discloseIMEMC & Agencies, April 18, 2004 State Prosecution officials demanded Sunday that the Israeli prime minister’s son Gilad Sharon testify before…
The Silent War in Hebron’s Old City
As Shakir Da’ana 14, took his school bag and joined a group ofThe Silent War in Hebron’s Old City Feature Story-IMEMC, April 18, 2004 As Shakir Da’ana 14, took his…
Sharon Secured a Majority in The Cabinet Behind His Plan
will back Prime Minister Ariel Sharon’s plan.IMEMC & Agencies, April 18, 2004 Israeli Education Minister Limor Livnat announced Sunday that she will back Prime Minister Ariel Sharon’s plan. Finance Minister…
100,000 Joined Rantisi’s Funeral in Gaza
Leader Dr. Abdul-Aziz Rantisi and two of his aids in the Gaza city.IMEMC Staff & agencies, April 18, 2004 Over 100,000 joined Sunday the funeral of assassinated Hamas Gaza Leader…
Hamas; Selected, Did Not Name, Rantisi Successor
Rantisi but has however decided to keep his name a secret.IMEMC & Agencies, April 18, 2004 Hamas leadership has already appointed a new chief to replace Rantisi but has however…
The Silent War in Hebron’s Old City
As Shakir Da’ana 14, took his school bag and joined a group of students to go to their school, which is close to Kiriat Arba’ Jewish settlement, an army Jeep…
Bush Claims Assurances to Sharon Doesn’t Predetermine Final Status
U.S. President George Bush said that his assurances to Israeli PrimeIMEMC Staff & Agencies, April 17, 2004 In a joint press conference with U.K. Prime Minister Tony Blair, U.S. President…