August 2002
UN Envoy Urges Israel to Reduce Restrictions on Palestinians
The UN envoy has called on Israel to ease restrictions on Palestinians in Gaza and the West Bank, highlighting the severe economic impact of military…
Denmark Calls for the Establishment of an Independent Palestinian State by 2005 - 2002-08-28
Denmark has proposed the establishment of an independent Palestinian state by 2005 as part of the EU's efforts to revive the Middle East peace process.…
Hosni Mubarak: An Attack on Iraq Will Cause Chaos
Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak warned that a U.S. attack on Iraq would lead to chaos in the Middle East and many innocent casualties. He stated…
Stop of Israeli Troop Withdrawal - 2002-08-24
Israel has halted the withdrawal of its troops from the West Bank and Gaza Strip until the Palestinian Authority can control anti-Israeli militants. This decision…
Breaking Up a Hamas Terror Cell - 2002-08-22
Israel has dismantled a Hamas cell responsible for bombings that killed 35 this year, arresting 15 members. This includes individuals linked to a deadly bombing…
Israel Withdraws from Two Palestinian Areas - 2002-08-19
Israel plans to withdraw its troops from Bethlehem and parts of Gaza after a security agreement with the Palestinian Authority, which has taken on the…
Curfew Regulations in Hebron, West Bank - 2002-08-17
Israel has reimposed curfew regulations in Hebron, West Bank, after a brief suspension. Eyewitness reports indicate arrests of individuals ignoring the curfew and injuries among…
Israel Warns of the Danger of Not Attacking Iraq - 2002-08-16
Israel has warned the U.S. that delaying military action against Iraq could allow Saddam Hussein to develop more weapons of mass destruction. Israeli leaders, including…
The U.S. Position on the Immunity of Its Peacekeeping Forces - 2002-08-14
The U.S. government, led by the Bush administration, is not planning to pressure other nations to grant immunity to its peacekeepers from the new International…
UN General Assembly Calls for Israel's Immediate Withdrawal to Pre-2002 Positions
The UN General Assembly passed a resolution demanding Israel's immediate withdrawal to its positions from two years ago, amidst escalating violence with Palestinians. The resolution…
Movement of Palestinians in the West Bank Prohibited
Israel has imposed a ban on Palestinian movement in the West Bank due to a rise in attacks. This includes restrictions on travel between major…
Israel Kills 5 Palestinians Including a Hamas Activist
Israeli forces killed 5 Palestinians, including a Hamas activist, during operations in the West Bank and Gaza. This escalation follows a deadly bombing in Jerusalem…
Meeting Between King Abdullah and President Bush - 2002-08-01
President Bush meets with King Abdullah of Jordan following a deadly bombing by Palestinians that killed 7, including 5 Americans. Bush expresses anger but remains…
Return of Palestinian Tax Revenues - 2002-08-01
Israel has returned 15 million dollars of previously blocked tax revenues to the Palestinians, confirmed by Finance Minister Salam Fayyad. This comes after a prolonged…