May 2002
Fatah Revolutionary Council Calls for End to Suicide Bombings Against Israel - 2002-05-30
The Fatah Revolutionary Council has called for an end to suicide bombings against Israel, arguing that such actions harm the Palestinian struggle's image globally. This…
Israel Divides Gaza Strip into Two Sections - 2002-05-22
Israeli forces have divided the Gaza Strip and launched attacks in the West Bank to search for Palestinian militants, blocking communication routes and arresting Palestinian…
Israeli Forces Return to Jenin - 2002-05-17
Israeli forces have returned to Jenin, arresting several Palestinian militants amid exchanges of fire. This military operation follows a recent agreement by Yasser Arafat to…
Israel Releases Some Reserve Soldiers
Israel has released reserve soldiers initially called for military operations in Gaza, citing delays. The Israeli Defense Minister maintains the right to respond to Palestinian…
50,000 People March for Peace in Tel Aviv - 2002-05-12
Over 50,000 people marched in Tel Aviv advocating for peace and Israel's withdrawal from Palestinian territories. The event, organized by the 'Peace Now!' movement, is…
Israeli Reserve Soldiers Gradually Released
The Israeli army has started releasing reserve soldiers initially called up for a military operation against Gaza, suggesting the operation is canceled. This follows a…
Shimon Peres: The Formation of a Palestinian State is Inevitable
Shimon Peres, Israel's Foreign Minister, asserts that establishing a Palestinian state is unavoidable and should happen quickly for Israel's benefit. He criticizes Yasser Arafat for…
Delay of Israeli Military Operations in Gaza - 2002-05-11
Israel has postponed a planned military operation in Gaza due to leaks about the army's strategy, while still maintaining a presence on the outskirts. The…
Concentration of Israeli Forces on the Gaza Strip Border - 2002-05-10
Israel is mobilizing troops along the Gaza Strip in response to a suicide bombing that killed 15 Israelis. The operation aims to target terror centers,…
The Siege of the Church of the Nativity Finally Ends - 2002-05-10
The 39-day siege of the Church of the Nativity by Israeli forces has ended, resulting in the exile of 13 militants to Cyprus and 26…
Stalemate at the Church of the Nativity Comes to an End - 2002-05-10
Thirteen Palestinian extremists hiding in the Church of the Nativity have been transferred to Cyprus after a breakthrough agreement. They are being pursued by Israel…
Agreement on the Stalemate at the Church of the Nativity - 2002-05-09
Negotiators have reached an agreement to end the Israeli siege of the Church of the Nativity, allowing most of the 123 Palestinians inside to leave.…
Israeli Military Strike in Response to Suicide Bombing - 2002-05-09
In response to a suicide bombing in Tel Aviv that killed 15, Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon is poised to launch a military strike, likely…
Over 10 Hamas Members Arrested on Arafat's Orders - 2002-05-09
Yasser Arafat ordered the arrest of over 10 Hamas members in Gaza to prevent further attacks on Israeli civilians following a suicide bombing that killed…
Agreement to End the Siege of the Church of the Nativity - 2002-05-07
An agreement has been reached to end the siege of the Church of the Nativity, with 13 Palestinian extremists to be exiled to Italy and…
Conditions for Ending the Siege of the Church of the Nativity in Bethlehem - 2002-05-07
Israeli and Palestinian negotiators are discussing the end of the siege of the Church of the Nativity, with a key issue being the exile of…
Colin Powell Spoke on the Phone with the Prime Minister of Italy - 2002-05-07
Colin Powell spoke with Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi to address the siege of the Church of the Nativity in Bethlehem. Israel's plan to exile…
Delay in Implementing Agreement to End Siege of the Church of the Nativity - 2002-05-07
The implementation of an agreement to end the siege of the Church of the Nativity is delayed due to the lack of a country willing…
Awaiting Agreement to End the Siege of the Church of the Nativity
Israeli and Palestinian officials are negotiating an agreement to end the siege of the Church of the Nativity in Bethlehem, with disputes remaining over the…
Colin Powell Calls for Resolution of Jewish Settlement Issue
Colin Powell urged for the resolution of Israeli settlements to facilitate peace in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. Ariel Sharon is in Washington to discuss these issues…
Israel and Palestinians Reach Agreement to End Siege of the Church of the Nativity
Israel and Palestinian representatives have reached an agreement to end the siege of the Church of the Nativity, facilitated by U.S. and European diplomats. The…
Ariel Sharon Heads to America - 2002-05-05
Ariel Sharon is traveling to the U.S. to discuss Middle Eastern developments with President Bush and present his peace plan. The plan includes demilitarized zones…
New Clashes in the Middle East - 2002-05-04
Israeli forces killed two Palestinians today, including a militant and a security officer, amid ongoing tensions in the region. The siege of the Church of…
Clashes Between Palestinians and Israel in Gaza Strip - 2002-05-01
Clashes in the Gaza Strip resulted in the deaths of 5 Palestinians, including a toddler, following an explosion near an Israeli tank. The situation escalated…