March 2002
UN Security Council Calls for Israel's Withdrawal from Palestinian Cities - 2002-03-30
The UN Security Council has adopted a resolution demanding Israel's withdrawal from Palestinian cities and urging both sides to cease hostilities. This resolution, proposed by…
Israel Assures the U.S.
The U.S. has received assurances from Israel that its forces will not harm or capture Palestinian leader Yasser Arafat during an operation aimed at isolating…
Opening of the Arab League Summit - 2002-03-28
The Arab League summit opened in Beirut without key leaders Arafat, Mubarak, and Abdullah. Arafat's absence is due to Israeli restrictions, while Mubarak faces internal…
Normalization of Relations Between Israel and China - 2002-03-27
Israel and China have normalized their relations after Israel agreed to pay $350 million in compensation for canceling a radar sale. This decision was influenced…
Opening of the Arab Leaders Conference - 2002-03-27
The Arab League conference opens in Beirut, but key leaders Yasser Arafat and Hosni Mubarak are absent due to political tensions. Arafat's absence is linked…
Opening of the Arab League Conference in Beirut - 2002-03-27
The Arab League summit in Beirut began with expectations to endorse Saudi Arabia's peace initiative with Israel. Notably absent are key leaders such as Yasser…
Israel Expected to Accept Peaceful Ceasefire Proposal
Israel is anticipated to accept a ceasefire proposal from U.S. envoy Anthony Zinni, which shortens the timeline for peace negotiations. Palestinian leaders emphasize Yasser Arafat's…
Recent Clashes Between Israelis and Palestinians - 2002-03-24
Recent clashes have occurred between Israeli forces and Palestinians, resulting in multiple casualties on both sides. U.S. envoy Anthony Zinni is attempting to negotiate a…
Al-Aqsa Martyrs Brigade Added to Terrorist Organizations List
The U.S. has designated the Al-Aqsa Martyrs Brigade as a terrorist organization, restricting its members from entering the country or raising funds. This group is…
Support of All Arabs for Saudi Arabia's Peace Plan
Syrian and Egyptian leaders are working to secure Arab support for Saudi Arabia's peace initiative at an upcoming summit. The plan aims for Israel to…
U.S. Vice President Arrives in Saudi Arabia Today - 2002-03-16
U.S. Vice President Dick Cheney has arrived in Saudi Arabia to discuss the Middle East peace process and counter-terrorism efforts with Crown Prince Abdullah. The…
Formation of a Palestinian State - 2002-03-13
The UN Security Council has adopted a U.S.-backed resolution supporting the creation of a Palestinian state next to Israel, calling for an end to violence…
U.S. Vice President's Trip to the Middle East - 2002-03-13
U.S. Vice President Richard Cheney began his Middle East trip in Jordan, discussing U.S. concerns about Iraq and regional stability with King Abdullah. The trip…
Efforts to End the Surge of Violence in the Middle East - 2002-03-13
The Bush administration is proposing to send American observers to the Middle East to help reduce violence between Israel and the Palestinians, with Israel now…
Dick Cheney Meets and Discusses with Tony Blair - 2002-03-12
Dick Cheney met with Tony Blair in London to discuss the rising violence between Israel and Palestinians and the U.S.-led war on terrorism. Cheney's Middle…
U.S. Vice President Arrives in London
U.S. Vice President Dick Cheney has arrived in London as part of a Middle Eastern tour to discuss rising violence between Israel and Palestinians and…
Dick Cheney's Middle East Trip Begins - 2002-03-11
Dick Cheney has embarked on a ten-day trip to the Middle East to secure support for the U.S.-led war on terrorism. His itinerary includes visits…
Meeting of Arab League Ministers - 2002-03-10
Arab League foreign ministers convened in Cairo to address the increasing Israeli-Palestinian violence and discuss Saudi Arabia's peace initiative. Amr Moussa emphasized that Arabs cannot…
Arab Foreign Ministers Meeting in Cairo - 2002-03-10
Arab foreign ministers convened in Cairo to address the rising violence in the Middle East, particularly Israel's actions against Palestinians. They urged the U.S. to…
George Bush and Hosni Mubarak Supported Prince Abdullah's Proposals - 2002-03-06
President George Bush and Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak expressed their support for Saudi Crown Prince Abdullah's proposals aimed at reducing violence in the Middle East.…
US State Department Human Rights Report Criticizes Israel and Palestine - 2002-03-05
The US State Department's 2001 Human Rights Report criticizes Israel and Palestine while also highlighting severe human rights violations in Iraq and Iran. It notes…
Israel and Palestinians - March 5, 2002
On March 5, 2002, escalating violence resulted in the deaths of at least five Israelis and three Palestinians due to a suicide bombing and a…
European Union Calls for Israel's Withdrawal from Palestinian Camps
The European Union has called for Israel to withdraw its military forces from Palestinian refugee camps, expressing concern over the consequences of the occupation. Israeli…