July 2003
Israel Agrees to Release 540 Palestinian Prisoners Including Members of Hamas and Islamic Jihad - 2003-07-28
Israel has agreed to release 540 Palestinian prisoners, including members of Hamas and Islamic Jihad, as a gesture of goodwill towards Palestinian Prime Minister Mahmoud…
Approval of the Release of Over 350 Palestinian Prisoners by Israel - 2003-07-23
Israel has approved the release of over 350 Palestinian prisoners but will not release members of extremist groups like Hamas and Islamic Jihad. This decision…
Despite the Possibility of Releasing Some Palestinian Militants - 2003-07-19
Ariel Sharon plans to release around 60 Palestinian militants who have not engaged in terrorist activities as a gesture ahead of a meeting with Palestinian…
Threat from Two Palestinian Militant Groups to End Attacks on Israelis
Hamas and Islamic Jihad have threatened to resume attacks on Israelis if the Palestinian Authority tries to confiscate their weapons. This statement follows a recent…
Palestinian Extremist Groups Say They Are Committed to Ceasefire with Israel - 2003-07-10
Palestinian extremist groups have announced their commitment to a ceasefire with Israel after discussions with Egyptian mediators. The leaders of Hamas, Islamic Jihad, Fatah, and…
Hamas Claims Commitment to Restrain Attacks on Israeli Targets
Hamas asserts its commitment to not attacking Israeli targets while demanding the release of Palestinian prisoners. This statement comes amid pressure on Palestinian Prime Minister…
Mahmoud Abbas Negotiates with Sheikh Ahmed Yassin, Founder of Hamas in Gaza - 2003-07-06
Mahmoud Abbas is negotiating with Hamas founder Sheikh Ahmed Yassin in Gaza to address the demands for the release of Palestinian prisoners and to maintain…
Palestinian Officials' Efforts to Maintain Peace - 2003-07-05
Palestinian officials are working to uphold a fragile peace with Israel by arresting anti-Israeli militants and negotiating with various groups. Mahmoud Abbas met with the…
Risk of Ceasefire Breakdown Between Israel and Hamas - 2003-07-04
Palestinian militants are demanding the release of imprisoned Palestinians, warning that failure to comply could jeopardize a newly declared ceasefire. Hamas spokesman Abdul Aziz al-Rantisi…