March 2004
Arab Leaders Call for Urgent Arab League Summit
Arab leaders are pushing for an urgent summit of the Arab League after Tunisia postponed it last minute. Egyptian President Mubarak and Syrian Foreign Minister…
Egypt Announces Readiness to Host Arab Leaders' Summit
Egypt has offered to host the Arab Leaders' Summit after Tunisia unexpectedly canceled it. The leaders of the Arab League countries support Egypt's proposal. This…
Thousands of Palestinians Took to the Streets in the West Bank
Thousands of Palestinians protested in the West Bank and Gaza against the assassination of Hamas leader Sheikh Ahmed Yassin by Israel. They condemned the U.S.…
26 Individuals Sentenced to Prison for Attempting to Revive a Dissolved Islamic Party in Egypt
A total of 26 people have been sentenced in Egypt for attempting to revive the Hizb al-Tahrir, a party dissolved in the 1970s. The sentences…
At least 4 Palestinians killed in Israeli army attack on Gaza Strip
On March 17, 2004, Israeli military operations in the Gaza Strip resulted in the deaths of at least 4 Palestinians, including militants and civilians. The…
Israeli Foreign Minister's Visit to Egypt - 2004-03-11
Israeli Foreign Minister Silvan Shalom visited Egypt to discuss a unilateral withdrawal from Gaza and parts of the West Bank, presenting Ariel Sharon's plan to…
Meeting of Palestinian Prime Minister with Tony Blair - 2004-03-08
Palestinian Prime Minister Ahmad Qurei is in London to negotiate with British Prime Minister Tony Blair about the Middle East peace process. This visit marks…
Two Senior Members of Al-Qaeda Network in Yemen Arrested - 2004-03-04
Yemeni security forces have arrested two senior Al-Qaeda members, including a former Islamic Jihad leader. This operation is part of a broader crackdown on militants…
Arab Officials Agree on Restructuring the Arab League
Arab officials, led by Egypt's Foreign Minister, have agreed on a formula to restructure the Arab League to enhance its international presence. The details will…
A Senior U.S. Diplomat's View on Democratic Reforms in the Middle East - 2004-03-02
Mark Grossman, a senior U.S. diplomat, emphasized that democratic reforms in the Middle East should originate from the people of the region, not be imposed…
Egypt: Middle Eastern Countries Should Initiate Political Reforms
Egypt has urged Middle Eastern countries to start political reforms in response to U.S. initiatives for democracy in the region. President Mubarak cautioned against excessive…
Dialogue of Foreign Ministers of Arab League Member States in Cairo - 2004-03-01
The foreign ministers of the Arab League are meeting in Cairo to discuss proposed reforms aimed at addressing internal divisions within the organization. Key proposals…