March 2004
Abdul Aziz Rantisi: George Bush is an Enemy of God and Islam
Abdul Aziz Rantisi, the new Hamas leader, condemned U.S. President George Bush as an enemy of Islam during a speech in Gaza. He threatened retaliatory…
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.…
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…
U.S. Embassy in Abu Dhabi Temporarily Suspended
The U.S. Embassy in Abu Dhabi has temporarily suspended operations due to a specific threat, following the arrest of a suspect. The State Department has…
Palestinian Observer at the UN: The Killing of Hamas Leader is a 'Crime'
Nasser al-Qudwa condemned the killing of Hamas leader Sheikh Ahmed Yassin as a crime, holding Israel accountable for the consequences. In related violence, two were…
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…
Israel: The Killing of Palestinian Militant Leaders Will Continue - 2004-03-23
Israel has announced that it will continue to target and kill Palestinian militant leaders, following the assassination of Hamas leader Sheikh Ahmed Yassin. This situation…
Sheikh Ahmed Yassin, Leader of Hamas, Killed by Israeli Forces - 2004-03-22
Sheikh Ahmed Yassin, the leader of Hamas, was killed by Israeli forces, leading to widespread protests among Palestinians who vowed revenge. The incident has escalated…
One Hamas Fighter and at Least 4 Other Palestinians Killed in Khan Younis Area
An Israeli military operation in Khan Younis resulted in the deaths of one Hamas fighter and at least four other Palestinians. The incident highlights ongoing…
Israeli Soldiers Shot Dead a Palestinian Teenager in Nablus
Israeli soldiers shot and killed a Palestinian teenager in Nablus during a clash, while a 7-year-old girl died from injuries sustained from Israeli gunfire in…
An Israeli Shot Dead by Al-Aqsa Martyrs
An Israeli was shot dead in Jerusalem by the Al-Aqsa Martyrs Brigade, which claimed responsibility. Concurrently, Israeli military actions in Gaza resulted in injuries to…
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 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…
Israeli Helicopter Gunships Attack Two Buildings in Gaza Strip - 2004-03-15
Israeli helicopter gunships launched an airstrike on Gaza City following two suicide bombings in Ashdod that killed 10 Israelis. Hamas and the Al-Aqsa Martyrs' Brigade…
Eleven Killed in Two Bombings in Israel - 2004-03-15
Two bombings in Ashdod, Israel, have killed 11 people and injured 15, with Hamas and Al-Aqsa Martyrs' Brigades claiming responsibility. The attacks led to the…
At least 11 killed and 10 injured in multiple bomb explosions in Ashdod port, Israel - 2004-03-14
Multiple bomb explosions in Ashdod, Israel, resulted in at least 11 fatalities and 10 injuries, with Hamas and Al-Aqsa Martyrs' Brigades claiming responsibility. This incident…
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…
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…
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…
Many Questions Regarding Ariel Sharon's Plan Still Need Answers
U.S. Secretary of State Colin Powell and Jordanian Foreign Minister Marwan Muasher discussed Ariel Sharon's plan for the Gaza Strip, indicating that many questions remain…
A Young Woman Killed in Clashes Between Israeli Soldiers and Palestinians
A 23-year-old woman was killed during clashes between Israeli soldiers and Palestinians in Jenin. The incident highlights ongoing tensions in the region, with both sides…
Four Palestinians Killed and at Least 15 Injured in Clashes in Gaza Strip
Four Palestinians were killed and at least 15 injured in clashes at the Erez crossing in Gaza, where militants disguised as Israeli soldiers attacked. Hamas…
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…
Prevention of Palestinians from Entering Israel During Purim Celebrations - 2004-03-05
Israel has closed off the West Bank and Gaza Strip to Palestinians during Purim celebrations due to heightened security concerns following a Hamas threat of…
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…
Aide to Arafat Shot Dead by Unknown Gunman
Khalil al-Zabin, an aide to Palestinian leader Yasser Arafat, was shot dead by a masked gunman in Gaza. The attack remains unclaimed, raising concerns about…