April 2002
Expulsion of Head of International Charity Organization from Israel - 2002-04-27
Dr. Rafael Salinari, head of a Swiss charity for children, and four colleagues were expelled from Israel while on a medical mission in Palestinian territories.…
Countering Recent Anti-Semitic Attacks in Europe - April 26, 2002
The EU has condemned a rise in anti-Semitic attacks across Europe and called for enhanced security at Jewish sites. This response follows recent synagogue attacks…
Voluntary Surrender of Former Chief of Staff of the Yugoslav Army
General Dragoljub Ojdanić has surrendered to the UN war crimes tribunal in The Hague over his involvement in the Kosovo War. This is significant as…
EU's Willingness to Meet with Yasser Arafat - 2002-04-23
The EU is sending Javier Solana to meet Yasser Arafat in Ramallah amid Israeli military pressure. This meeting is significant as it highlights diplomatic efforts…
Bush Administration Criticism of Human Rights Commission - 2002-04-23
The Bush administration expressed disappointment over the UN Human Rights Commission's rejection of a resolution condemning Iran's human rights violations. This marks a significant shift…
European Union's Retaliation in Response to U.S. Tariffs on Steel - 2002-04-21
The European Union plans to impose retaliatory tariffs on U.S. imports in response to U.S. tariffs on steel. This move is aimed at sensitive industries…
Boycott of Spain Meeting - 2002-04-20
Lebanon and Syria have decided to boycott the upcoming Euro-Mediterranean meeting in Spain due to the presence of an Israeli representative amidst ongoing Israeli military…
Germany Suspends Military Equipment Shipments to Israel - 2002-04-15
Germany has suspended military equipment shipments to Israel in response to calls for reducing violence in the Middle East. This decision follows a vote by…
Request from the USA, EU, Russia, and the UN for Israel to Withdraw from Palestinian Territories - 2002-04-10
The USA, EU, Russia, and UN have called on Israel to withdraw from the West Bank and urged Yasser Arafat to halt suicide bombings against…
European Commission President Urges Israel to Immediately Withdraw Forces from Newly Occupied Palestinian Areas - 2002-04-08
European Commission President Romano Prodi has called for Israel to withdraw its forces from newly occupied Palestinian territories to facilitate humanitarian aid. He also urged…
Continued Clashes in Palestinian-Controlled Territories - 2002-04-07
Israel's military operation in the West Bank has entered its tenth day, with ongoing clashes and a significant presence in Palestinian areas. Prime Minister Ariel…
European Union Delegation Will Not Be Allowed to Meet Yasser Arafat - 2002-04-04
Israel has prohibited a European Union delegation from meeting with Yasser Arafat, following a U.S. request to send a special envoy to do so. This…
Dispatch of European Union Diplomatic Mission - 2002-04-04
The European Union is sending a diplomatic mission to the Middle East to address the ongoing conflict, with uncertainty about meeting Yasser Arafat. The mission…
One-Way Ticket for Yasser Arafat - 2002-04-03
Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon has offered Yasser Arafat a one-way ticket to leave Ramallah, but Palestinian officials assert he will not accept exile. U.S.…
America's Efforts Have Not Yielded Results
Romano Prodi, President of the European Commission, claims that U.S. efforts to resolve the Middle East crisis have failed, prompting him to propose a coalition…