April 2002
Hezbollah's Proposal to Exchange Four Captured Israelis for Armed Palestinians
Hezbollah has offered to exchange four Israelis it captured in 2000 for armed Palestinians besieged in Bethlehem and Ramallah. This proposal comes amid ongoing violence,…
Meeting Between the President of the United States and the Prime Minister of Lebanon - 2002-04-17
President Bush and Lebanese Prime Minister Rafik Hariri met in Washington to discuss Middle East peace, focusing on the Saudi peace plan and ongoing conflicts…
U.S. Secretary of State Calls on Lebanon and Syria to Restrain Hezbollah - 2002-04-15
U.S. Secretary of State Colin Powell called for Lebanon and Syria to restrain Hezbollah amid concerns that attacks on Israeli forces could escalate into a…
Colin Powell Meets with Lebanese Leaders in Beirut
Colin Powell met with Lebanese leaders to address rising military tensions between Israel and Hezbollah. He emphasized the need to stop border attacks to prevent…
Postponement of U.S. Secretary of State's Meeting with Yasser Arafat - 2002-04-13
Colin Powell has delayed his meeting with Yasser Arafat, originally set for today, possibly rescheduling it for Sunday. Powell emphasizes the need for Arafat to…
Continued Clashes Between Hezbollah Fighters and Israel - 2002-04-11
Hezbollah fighters are actively clashing with Israeli forces in the Shebaa Farms region of southern Lebanon. This escalation follows Israel's military actions against Palestinian cities…
Hezbollah's Attack on Israeli Positions in Shebaa - 2002-04-10
Hezbollah launched an attack on Israeli positions in Shebaa, injuring an Israeli soldier and damaging infrastructure. This escalation raises concerns about regional conflict, as Hezbollah…
Artillery Fire Exchange and Rocket Launching Between Israeli Forces and Hezbollah Militants - 2002-04-08
An ongoing exchange of artillery fire and rocket attacks has been occurring for six days between Israeli forces and Hezbollah militants, with Israel responding to…
Syria Withdraws Its Forces from Areas Near the Port City of Sidon in Lebanon - 2002-04-07
Syria has withdrawn its troops from near Sidon, Lebanon, amidst rising tensions between Israel and Hezbollah. This move is significant as Hezbollah has been involved…
Israel Attacks Hezbollah Targets in Southern Lebanon - 2002-04-07
Israel launched air and artillery strikes on Hezbollah positions in southern Lebanon in response to an earlier attack by Hezbollah militants. The conflict has escalated…
Attack on Hezbollah Militants in Lebanon - 2002-04-06
Hezbollah militants launched attacks on Israeli targets, prompting Israeli airstrikes on their positions in southern Lebanon, which resulted in civilian injuries. The Lebanese army intervened…
Syrian Forces Retreating Towards the Bekaa Valley
Syria is withdrawing its forces from Sidon towards the Bekaa Valley amid rising tensions between Israel and Hezbollah. This move comes as Hezbollah continues to…
Israeli Bomber Jets Attack Hezbollah - 2002-04-06
Israeli jets attacked Hezbollah positions in southern Lebanon following a Hezbollah rocket attack on disputed Shebaa Farms. Two civilians were injured, and the Lebanese army…
Kofi Annan's Request to the Presidents of Lebanon and Syria - 2002-04-04
Kofi Annan urged the leaders of Lebanon and Syria to de-escalate tensions with Israel amid ongoing violence involving Hezbollah. This request came after Hezbollah engaged…
Exchange of Fire Between Israeli Forces and Hezbollah Lebanon - 2002-04-03
Israeli forces and Hezbollah have engaged in a second day of exchange of fire in northern Israel, with Hezbollah launching attacks using mortars and anti-tank…