March 2004
Ahmad Qurei Welcomes Possible Israeli Withdrawal from West Bank
Palestinian Prime Minister Ahmad Qurei has cautiously welcomed the potential withdrawal of Israeli forces from the West Bank, urging that it should be part of…
Palestinians Condemn U.S. Action in Vetoing UN Security Council Resolution
Palestinians condemned the U.S. veto of a UN resolution that condemned the assassination of Hamas leader Sheikh Ahmed Yassin. Saeb Erekat criticized the U.S. for…
Palestinian Group Hamas Elects Spokesman as Interim Leader
Hamas has appointed Abdul Aziz Rantisi as its interim leader following the assassination of Sheikh Ahmed Yassin. The Israeli government has warned that no Palestinian…
Israeli Security Cabinet Approves Extensive Military Attacks on Gaza Strip - 2004-03-16
The Israeli Security Cabinet has authorized extensive military operations in Gaza following suicide bombings that killed 10 Israelis. This escalation includes targeted killings of Palestinian…
Israel's Expectations from the U.S. if Jewish Settlements are Removed from Gaza - 2004-03-12
Israeli Foreign Minister Silvan Shalom has stated that Israel expects the U.S. to provide financial compensation if Jewish settlements in Gaza are dismantled. This statement…
Arafat Welcomes Israel's Withdrawal from Occupied Territories
Yasser Arafat expressed support for Israel's withdrawal from occupied territories, contingent on coordination with the Palestinian Authority and adherence to the peace roadmap. Ariel Sharon…
53% of Israelis Want Ariel Sharon to Resign - 2004-03-05
A recent poll shows that a majority of Israelis, 53%, want Prime Minister Ariel Sharon to resign due to declining trust in his leadership. His…
Israeli Defense Ministry Threatens Jews Living in Unauthorized Settlements in West Bank with Eviction - 2004-03-04
The Israeli Defense Ministry has threatened Jews in unauthorized West Bank settlements with eviction ahead of Ariel Sharon's visit to Washington, where he will discuss…
Three Hamas Members Killed in Israeli Airstrike
An Israeli airstrike in Gaza killed three members of Hamas. This incident is part of Israel's ongoing military operations against groups accused of carrying out…
Israel: Construction of Jewish Settlements in Occupied Territories Increased by 35%
Israel reported a 35% increase in the construction of Jewish settlements in occupied Palestinian territories, contradicting peace efforts. Palestinian Prime Minister Ahmad Qurei announced a…
Construction of Jewish Settlements in Occupied Palestinian Territories Increased by 35%
Israel reported a 35% increase in Jewish settlement construction in occupied Palestinian territories, despite international calls for a halt. Palestinian Prime Minister Ahmed Qurei announced…