July 2002
Following the Conviction of a Democratic Rights Activist in Egypt, the U.S. Expresses Regret
The U.S. expressed deep regret over the conviction of Saad Eddin Ibrahim, an American-Egyptian democratic rights activist, who was sentenced to seven years in prison…
Conviction of Muslim Brotherhood Members in Egypt - 2002-07-30
Sixteen members of the Muslim Brotherhood were convicted by a military court in Egypt for conspiracy and recruiting new members. The group, which seeks an…
Discriminatory Anti-Terrorism Laws in Britain - 2002-07-30
A UK Immigration Office jury ruled that the new anti-terrorism law is discriminatory as it permits only the detention of foreigners. Nine foreign nationals detained…
Conviction of American-Egyptian National - 2002-07-29
Saad Eddin Ibrahim, an American-Egyptian educator, has been sentenced to seven years in prison for allegedly harming Egypt's reputation and receiving illegal foreign funds. His…
Witness Report: Hosni Mubarak's Visit to France - 2002-07-24
Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak is set to meet with French President at the Élysée Palace. The meeting is significant as it highlights diplomatic relations between…
34 Suspects Arrested for Membership in the Muslim Brotherhood in Egypt
Egyptian police have arrested 34 individuals suspected of being members of the Muslim Brotherhood, including university professors and a lawyer. This follows a recent trend…
Three Arab Foreign Ministers Hopeful About the Establishment of a Palestinian State
Three Arab foreign ministers from Egypt, Jordan, and Saudi Arabia met with President Bush and expressed optimism about the establishment of a Palestinian state. They…
Under the Microscope: Anti-American Protests in Tehran - July 19, 2002
On July 19, 2002, anti-American protests took place in Tehran, with notable commentary from Dr. Alireza Noori Zadeh regarding the events. The protests coincided with…
Latest Peace Efforts in the Middle East - 2002-07-18
President Bush is actively pursuing new diplomatic efforts for peace in the Middle East, meeting with foreign ministers from Egypt, Saudi Arabia, and Jordan to…
Egyptian Police Arrest 28 Individuals
Egyptian police have detained 28 individuals suspected of being part of the Muslim Brotherhood for planning an unauthorized protest. This group, despite its illegal status,…
President Bush's Phone Calls for Middle East Peace - 2002-07-12
President Bush is actively pursuing a peace plan for the Middle East, which includes the creation of a Palestinian state contingent on new leadership. He…
Egypt's Efforts to Resume Middle East Peace Talks - 2002-07-08
Egypt is actively seeking to mediate peace talks between Israelis and Palestinians by sending its security chief to engage with Israeli leaders. This comes amid…
Peres Meets with Abdul Razak al-Yahya, Palestinian Interior Minister, and Salam Fayyad, Palestinian Finance Minister - 2002-07-08
Shimon Peres is set to meet with new Palestinian ministers Abdul Razak al-Yahya and Salam Fayyad to discuss key economic and military issues. This meeting…
Hesham Mohamed Hedayat Was on the Verge of Deportation from the U.S. in 1996
In 1996, Hesham Mohamed Hedayat, an Egyptian man, was nearly deported from the U.S. after killing two people at Los Angeles Airport. Despite this, he…
Increased Security Measures at U.S. Airports - 2002-07-07
Following a shooting incident at Los Angeles International Airport, U.S. authorities have increased security measures at airports nationwide. The shooter, Hisham Mohamed Hedayat, an Egyptian…
The Motive of the Egyptian Attacker at the Israeli Airline Counter Remains Unknown - 2002-07-06
An Egyptian immigrant opened fire at the Israeli airline counter in Los Angeles, killing two and injuring five before being shot dead. The FBI is…
Los Angeles Airport Shooter Identified - 2002-07-05
An Egyptian-born man, Hisham Mohamed Hedayat, opened fire at Los Angeles International Airport, killing two and injuring seven before being shot by security. The FBI…
First Independence Day Celebrations After the September 11 Terrorist Attacks - 2002-07-05
The first Independence Day celebrations after September 11 were marked by heavy security and a shooting incident at LAX where an Egyptian man killed two…
Bush Will Not Retreat from Pressure for New Palestinian Leadership - 2002-07-01
U.S. Secretary of State Colin Powell affirmed that President Bush will continue to press for new Palestinian leadership despite ongoing violence undermining peace efforts. While…