May 2004
End of Hosni Mubarak's Three-Day Visit to Moscow - 2004-05-29
Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak finished a three-day visit to Moscow where he discussed Iraq and the Middle East peace process with Russian President Vladimir Putin.…
At least 16 killed in militants' attack on foreigners in Saudi Arabia - 2004-05-29
A militant attack in Khobar, Saudi Arabia, resulted in at least 16 deaths, including a child and an American. The attackers, linked to Al-Qaeda, had…
Destruction of Forty-Five Buildings and Displacement of Hundreds of Palestinians - 2004-05-26
Israeli forces destroyed 45 buildings in southern Gaza, displacing around 600 Palestinians and resulting in over 40 deaths during a military operation. The operation aimed…
Israeli Forces Destroy 45 Homes During Assault on Southern Gaza Strip
Israeli forces conducted a six-day military operation in southern Gaza, destroying homes and causing significant displacement. The operation aimed to target militants and weapon smuggling…
Israeli Army Withdraws from Rafah Camp - 2004-05-24
The Israeli army has withdrawn from the Rafah camp in Gaza after a six-day operation that resulted in significant Palestinian casualties. The withdrawal follows widespread…
March during the funeral and burial ceremony of dozens of Palestinians in the Gaza Strip - 2004-05-24
Residents of Gaza held marches for the funeral of dozens killed by Israeli forces in a recent assault. The violence resulted in significant casualties and…
Return of Palestinians Living in Rafah Camp in Gaza to Their Destroyed Homes - 2004-05-22
After three days of Israeli military attacks, Palestinians in Rafah returned to find their homes destroyed, with at least 40 fatalities reported. The Israeli military…
Israel Continues Military Operations in Rafah Refugee Camp Despite International Condemnation - 2004-05-20
Israel is conducting military operations in the Rafah refugee camp, resulting in significant casualties among Palestinians, despite international condemnation. The Israeli army aims to eliminate…
At least 23 Palestinians killed by Israeli helicopter and tank fire - 2004-05-19
On May 19, 2004, Israeli helicopter and tank fire resulted in the deaths of at least 23 Palestinians during a protest in southern Gaza. The…
At least 20 Palestinians killed and dozens injured
A military assault by Israel on the Rafah refugee camp has resulted in at least 20 Palestinian deaths and numerous injuries. Palestinian leaders condemned the…
19 Palestinians Killed in Israeli Military Assault on Southern Gaza Strip - 2004-05-18
An Israeli military operation in the southern Gaza Strip resulted in the deaths of at least 19 Palestinians, including civilians. The operation follows recent violence…
Palestinian Eyewitnesses: Israeli Helicopters Kill Three Palestinians
Israeli helicopters attacked the Rafah camp in Gaza, killing three Palestinians and injuring several others. The attacks followed a siege and are part of Israel's…
Israel has begun military operations in the southern Gaza Strip - 2004-05-17
Israel has initiated military operations in southern Gaza to expand its buffer zone and separate Rafah from other Palestinian areas, causing local residents to flee.…
Israel: We are Expanding Military Operations in the Gaza Strip - 2004-05-17
Israel plans to expand its military operations in the Gaza Strip, including home demolitions and increased airstrikes, following a Supreme Court ruling. U.S. Secretary of…
Israel Threatens to Intensify Airstrikes and Destroy Hundreds of Palestinian Homes in Gaza - 2004-05-16
Israel has announced plans to intensify airstrikes and demolish Palestinian homes in Gaza following the deaths of 13 Israeli soldiers. The conflict has also resulted…
South Africa to Host the 2010 World Cup
FIFA has selected South Africa to host the 2010 World Cup, making it the first African country to do so. The decision was announced by…
Two Israeli Soldiers Killed in Battle at Rafah Refugee Camp - 2004-05-14
In a recent battle at the Rafah refugee camp, two Israeli soldiers and at least one Palestinian were killed amidst ongoing violence in the Gaza…
Palestinian Witnesses: Israel Kills at Least Seven Palestinians in Missile Attack
In a recent escalation of violence, Israeli airstrikes killed at least seven Palestinians in Rafah, following the deaths of Israeli soldiers from bomb attacks in…
President Bush: The likelihood of establishing a Palestinian government next year is less
President Bush expressed skepticism about the establishment of a Palestinian government in the coming year, citing the Palestinian Authority's challenges with terrorism and leadership changes.…
Palestinian Leader: An Independent Palestinian State Can Be Established by Next Year - 2004-05-09
Yasser Arafat asserts that an independent Palestinian state could be established by next year, despite President Bush's skepticism. The comments come in light of ongoing…