July 2002
Bomb Explosion at Hebrew University Claims Seven Victims - 2002-07-31
A bomb explosion at Hebrew University in East Jerusalem has killed seven and injured over 70. Hamas has claimed responsibility, citing retaliation for an Israeli…
Jesse Jackson's Trip to the Middle East - 2002-07-31
Jesse Jackson canceled a meeting with Hamas leader Sheikh Ahmed Yassin after a deadly bombing at a university in East Jerusalem. He had previously met…
Israel's Response to Hamas Bombing at University - 2002-07-31
A bomb exploded at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem, killing seven, including three Americans, and injuring over 80. Hamas claimed responsibility, framing the attack as…
Report by Nasrin Mahdavi: Interview of German Journalist with Ismail Abu Shanab - 2002-07-29
Ismail Abu Shanab, a spokesperson for Hamas, was interviewed by a German journalist, and the interview has been published in Germany. This event highlights the…
Martial Law Regulations in Nablus Ignored for the Second Consecutive Day - 2002-07-29
Palestinians in Nablus have defied martial law for two days, seeking necessities as Israeli soldiers refrain from enforcing the regulations. The Israeli Defense Minister plans…
Two Hamas Leaders Arrested
Israeli forces arrested two senior Hamas leaders in Ramallah, believed to be linked to suicide attacks. Prime Minister Ariel Sharon announced a reduction in military…
The United States Says UN Security Council Resolution Must Condemn Both Sides
The U.S. insists that any UN resolution on the Middle East conflict must condemn both Palestinian suicide bombers and Israeli actions. John Negroponte emphasized that…
Armed Palestinian Attack on Jewish Residents of Hebron - 2002-07-26
Armed Palestinians attacked Jewish residents in Hebron, killing at least 4 people. This incident follows a recent airstrike by Israel that killed a Hamas leader…
Israel Heavily Criticized at United Nations Security Council Meeting
The United Nations Security Council criticized Israel for an airstrike in Gaza that killed 15 Palestinians, including a Hamas leader. Arab diplomats called for a…
Warning to American Citizens - 2002-07-25
The U.S. Embassy in Israel has warned American citizens about possible attacks from Hamas, urging them to minimize their presence and be cautious in crowded…
Israel Releases Approximately $43 Million of Palestinian Tax Revenues
Israel is releasing $43 million in Palestinian tax revenues while attempting to ease movement restrictions in the West Bank after an airstrike killed a Hamas…
Palestinians Demand Revenge Against Israeli Airstrike - 2002-07-24
Palestinians are calling for revenge following an Israeli airstrike that killed Salah Shehada, a Hamas leader, and 14 others, including 9 children. The attack has…
Security Council Discussion on the Middle East - 2002-07-24
The UN Security Council is discussing the recent Israeli airstrike on Gaza that killed Hamas's military leader and 14 civilians, including children. The attack has…
Hamas Military Leader Survives Israeli Airstrike - 2002-07-23
The head of Hamas's military wing in Gaza survived an Israeli airstrike that killed at least 11 Palestinians. The attack targeted Salah Shehada's home, which…
Transfer of Relatives of Suicide Bombers to Gaza Strip - 2002-07-19
Israeli forces have detained and are transferring relatives of Palestinian suicide bombers from the West Bank to Gaza as part of a strategy to prevent…
Under the Microscope: Khamenei's Insulting Remarks About President Bush - 2002-07-18
Dr. Alireza Nourizadeh discusses Khamenei's derogatory comments about President Bush and his call for protests against the U.S. The conversation also includes accusations against Khamenei…
Terrorist Attack in the West Bank Leaves 7 Dead
A terrorist attack in the West Bank resulted in 7 deaths and 25 injuries, with responsibility claimed by multiple Palestinian militant groups. The attack occurred…
Israeli Airstrike Today on Building in Gaza Strip - 2002-07-14
An Israeli airstrike targeted a building in the Gaza Strip believed to be a Hamas bomb-making facility, injuring at least 10 people. The attack involved…
Israel: Almost all Palestinian terrorists under pursuit have either been killed or arrested
Israeli officials announced that they have killed or arrested nearly all wanted Palestinian militants in the West Bank, focusing now on lower-level operatives. Meanwhile, two…
Sharon Described the Killing of Taher as Very Important - 2002-07-02
Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon justified the killing of Hamas member Mahanad Taher as a self-defense operation, while Palestinians labeled it a government-sanctioned assassination. This…
Hamas Vows to Avenge the Killing of Mohannad Taher
Hamas has pledged to take revenge for the killing of Mohannad Taher, a senior bomb maker, by Israeli forces in Nablus. This incident highlights ongoing…
Mahnad Tahir Killed - 2002-07-01
Mahnad Tahir, a senior Hamas bomb maker, was killed by Israeli forces in Nablus. This incident follows the evacuation of illegal Jewish settlements in the…