October 2003
Under the Microscope: Israeli General's Criticism of Sharon - 2003-10-31
Israeli General Moshe Yaalon criticized military tactics in Palestinian areas for harming innocent lives and jeopardizing Israeli interests. The Press Freedom Defense Association also demanded…
Ariel Sharon Says He is Ready to Sit Down for Talks with Ahmed Qurei - 2003-10-31
Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon expressed readiness to engage in peace discussions with new Palestinian Prime Minister Ahmed Qurei. While lower-level negotiations are ongoing, the…
Two Palestinians Killed Near Israel-Gaza Border
Two Palestinians, including a 12-year-old boy, were killed by Israeli soldiers in separate incidents near the Gaza border and in the West Bank. The incidents…
Israel: We Will Provide Public Services for Settlements Built by Jews Without Permits
Israel has announced it will provide public services to illegal Jewish settlements in the West Bank, despite previous commitments to dismantle them. The UN condemned…
U.S. Secretary of State: Syria Should Not Escalate 'Artificial Tensions'
U.S. Secretary of State Colin Powell warned Syria against escalating tensions with Israel after Syrian Foreign Minister Farouk al-Sharaa threatened retaliation for Israeli attacks. This…
Israel to Provide Government and Protective Services for Settlers in Occupied Jewish Settlements
Israel plans to offer services to residents of unauthorized Jewish settlements in the West Bank, despite previous commitments to withdraw military bases. This move is…
Palestinian Armed Man Killed in Gunfire Exchange in Gaza Strip - 2003-10-27
A Palestinian armed man was killed in a gunfire exchange with Israeli forces in Gaza, following a retaliatory attack by Israel that destroyed Palestinian buildings.…
Government and Security Services for Jewish Settlements in the West Bank - 2003-10-27
Israel plans to provide services to illegal Jewish settlements in the West Bank, reversing its earlier commitment to dismantle them. This decision has raised concerns…
Hezbollah Fighters Shell Israeli Positions
Hezbollah fighters launched an attack on Israeli military positions in the Shebaa Farms area, marking the first such incident in two months. The Lebanese security…
Hamas Accepts Invitation for Dialogue
Hamas has accepted an invitation from Palestinian Prime Minister Ahmad Qurei for dialogue, following a deadly attack involving armed extremists. The discussions aim to address…
An Armed Palestinian Killed in Shooting in Gaza Strip - 2003-10-26
An armed Palestinian was killed in a shooting incident in the Gaza Strip, which followed Israeli military actions that included the destruction of Palestinian residential…
Meeting of the Foreign Ministers of Israel and Germany Regarding Joschka Fischer's Trip to Iran - 2003-10-25
The Foreign Ministers of Israel and Germany met to discuss Joschka Fischer's upcoming visit to Iran and the implications of Iran's nuclear program. This meeting…
Two Palestinian militants arrested following attacks on two hospitals in the West Bank
Two Palestinian militants were arrested by the Israeli army after attacks on hospitals in the West Bank. One was a Hamas member injured in an…
Three Israeli Soldiers Killed by Armed Palestinian Men - 2003-10-24
Three Israeli soldiers were killed by Palestinian militants in an attack on a Jewish settlement in Gaza. The attack coincides with Israel's plans to build…
Three Israeli Soldiers and Three Palestinians Killed in Multiple Incidents
In a series of violent incidents in the Gaza Strip, three Israeli soldiers and three Palestinians were killed, including an 11-year-old boy. The clashes involved…
Three Palestinians Killed by Israeli Soldiers on Wednesday
Three Palestinians were killed by Israeli soldiers in the West Bank amid ongoing discussions about Palestinian governance between U.S. officials and Palestinian leaders. This incident…
Israel has put up for tender the construction of about 300 new apartments in Jewish neighborhoods - 2003-10-23
Israel is moving forward with plans to build 300 new apartments in the West Bank despite U.S. opposition and calls for a halt to construction…
United Nations General Assembly Condemns Construction of Israel's Security Barrier - 2003-10-22
The UN General Assembly condemned Israel's construction of security walls, viewing it as an infringement on Palestinian land, and called for the demolition of existing…
Israeli Soldiers Kill Three Palestinians in the West Bank - 2003-10-22
Israeli soldiers killed three Palestinians in the West Bank during separate incidents, including two at checkpoints and one following a shooting that injured Israelis. Palestinian…
Voting on Resolution Condemning Israel's Security Barrier - 2003-10-21
The UN General Assembly is set to vote on two resolutions regarding Israel's security barrier in the West Bank, one condemning its construction and the…
Ahmad Qurei Condemns Israeli Airstrikes
Ahmad Qurei condemned Israeli airstrikes that killed ten Palestinians, including Hamas members, and led to widespread protests in Gaza. Israel claims the strikes were retaliation…
New Report by Reporters Without Borders - 2003-10-20
A new report by Reporters Without Borders highlights Iran's dire press freedom situation, ranking it 160th out of 166 countries. The report also criticizes Israel's…
Three Palestinians Killed in Three Consecutive Israeli Airstrikes
Israeli airstrikes resulted in the deaths of three Palestinians and injuries to at least 23 others, following the killing of three Israeli soldiers by Palestinian…
Israeli Military Forces Withdraw from Palestinian Refugee Camp in Gaza Strip - 2003-10-19
Israeli military forces have withdrawn from the Rafah refugee camp in Gaza after a four-day operation that resulted in the destruction of homes and casualties…
End of the Islamic Countries Summit in Malaysia - 2003-10-17
The Islamic Countries Summit in Malaysia concluded with calls for a faster power transfer in Iraq and welcomed the Iraqi Governing Council supported by the…
Ariel Sharon: Expelling Yasser Arafat is not good for Israel - 2003-10-17
Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon stated that while expelling Yasser Arafat is not beneficial for Israel, he doubts peace is possible with Arafat in power.…
Three American Security Officers Killed in Bomb Explosion in Gaza Strip
Three American security officers were killed in a roadside bomb explosion in Gaza while accompanying U.S. diplomats. The U.S. Embassy has issued a warning for…
Palestinian Youth Set Fire to Jewish Shrine in Nablus
Palestinian youth burned a Jewish shrine in Nablus shortly after Jewish worshippers departed. This incident highlights ongoing tensions in the region, particularly regarding access and…
Mahathir Mohamad Calls for Unity Among Muslims Worldwide - 2003-10-16
Mahathir Mohamad, the Prime Minister of Malaysia, urged global Muslim unity against perceived European and Jewish dominance during a summit. He emphasized the need for…
United Nations Security Council Negotiates to Prevent Israel from Building Security Barriers
The UN Security Council is negotiating a resolution to prevent Israel from building security barriers in the West Bank, which Syria claims violates international law.…
The United States Vetoed a United Nations Security Council Resolution
The U.S. vetoed a UN resolution aimed at stopping Israel's security fencing in the West Bank, which was deemed contrary to international law. This decision…
The Security Council Discussed the Resolution Presented by Syria - 2003-10-14
The UN Security Council discussed a resolution from Syria that seeks to ban Israel's construction of a security fence in the West Bank, which is…
A Group of Israeli and Palestinian Activists Drafted an Informal Peace Plan
Israeli and Palestinian activists have created an informal peace plan to resolve their longstanding conflict. Ariel Sharon's government condemned the plan, which proposes a Palestinian…
Expulsion of 15 Palestinians from Their Homes in the West Bank - 2003-10-14
The Israeli army has expelled 15 Palestinians from the West Bank, citing security concerns and suspicions of ties to militant groups. Palestinian leaders have condemned…
Summit of the 57-Member Organization of Islamic Conference in Malaysia
The leaders of the 57-member Organization of Islamic Conference met in Malaysia, where they called for the US to set a timeline for withdrawing its…
Peter Hansen: Israeli Military Operations Have Caused Significant Damage to Palestinian Refugee Camps
Peter Hansen, a senior UN official, reported that Israeli military operations in Gaza have left over 1500 Palestinians homeless due to the destruction of residential…
One Armed Palestinian Leader Killed by Israeli Soldier
An armed Palestinian leader was killed by an Israeli soldier following a two-day Israeli military operation in Gaza aimed at destroying smuggling tunnels. The operation…
Israeli Soldiers Withdraw from Rafah Refugee Camp in Gaza - 2003-10-12
Israeli soldiers have withdrawn from the Rafah refugee camp after an operation that killed at least 8 Palestinians. The operation aimed to destroy tunnels used…
Leaders of Islamic Countries Call for Withdrawal of Foreign Forces from Iraq
Leaders of Islamic countries are convening in Malaysia to demand the withdrawal of foreign forces from Iraq, emphasizing the need for the UN to assist…
Pakistan's Action to Counter $1 Billion Arms Deal Between India, Israel, and Russia - 2003-10-11
Pakistan is responding to a $1 billion arms deal involving India, Israel, and Russia, which includes India's acquisition of advanced radar technology. The Pakistani Foreign…
Nazi Baghlari's Report: Arab World's Reaction to Israel's Attack on Syrian Territory - 2003-10-11
Nearly a week after Israel's attack on Syrian territory, reactions from the Arab world, especially Egypt, are ongoing. This situation highlights the regional tensions and…
Muslim Leaders Call for Withdrawal of Foreign Forces from Iraq
Muslim leaders convened in Malaysia and demanded the immediate withdrawal of foreign troops from Iraq, emphasizing the need for UN involvement in reconstruction. Turkey is…
Israel Continues Military Operations in Southern Gaza - 2003-10-11
Israel is conducting military operations in southern Gaza to destroy tunnels used by Palestinian militants for weapon smuggling. The operations have resulted in the deaths…
Syria Warns Israel of Retaliation for Recent Attack
Syria has issued a warning to Israel regarding its right to retaliate for an airstrike near Damascus that targeted a Palestinian militant training base. This…
John Negroponte, U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations: Syria's request regarding Israeli fencing will be discussed first
The U.S. Ambassador to the UN, John Negroponte, announced that the Security Council will discuss Syria's request regarding Israeli fencing in Palestinian territories. The discussion…
Israeli Tanks and Armored Vehicles Enter Refugee Camp - 2003-10-10
Israeli tanks and armored vehicles entered the Rafah refugee camp in Gaza following a suicide bombing that injured two Israeli soldiers. The Israeli army has…
Palestinians Have Named Israel's Fencing 'Berlin Wall'
The UN Security Council is set to discuss Syria's request regarding Israel's fencing in Palestinian territories. The U.S. ambassador indicates that the Israeli fencing is…
Seven Palestinians Killed in Israeli Soldiers' Attack on a Camp
Seven Palestinians were killed in an Israeli military operation in Rafah, Gaza, aimed at finding smuggling tunnels. The incident has been condemned as a war…
Bomb Explosion Near Army Base in West Bank - 2003-10-09
A suicide bomber attacked near an Israeli army base in Tulkarm, injuring soldiers and claiming responsibility by the Al-Aqsa Martyrs' Brigades. The Israeli army plans…
Israel has sent more reserve soldiers to the West Bank and Gaza Strip - 2003-10-08
Israel has increased military presence in the West Bank and Gaza due to fears of terrorist attacks and has extended the closure of occupied territories.…
Release of Over Two Thousand Prisoners in Egypt
Egypt has released over two thousand prisoners, including many members of the Islamic Group, to mark the thirtieth anniversary of the 1974 Arab-Israeli War. This…
Syrian President Accuses Israel of Escalating Middle East Conflict - 2003-10-07
Syrian President Bashar al-Assad has accused Israel of escalating tensions in the Middle East following airstrikes near Damascus. Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon emphasized Israel's…
Nasrin Mahdavi Report: Suicide Attack in Israel - 2003-10-06
A suicide attack occurred at the Maxim restaurant in Haifa, Israel, prompting condemnation from the foreign ministers of European Union member states. This incident highlights…
State of Emergency Declared by Yasser Arafat - 2003-10-06
Yasser Arafat declared a state of emergency amid threats from Israel to remove him from power following a recent suicide attack. An emergency cabinet was…
Under the Microscope: The Release of Sazgara and Zeidabadi - 2003-10-06
Dr. Alireza Noori Zadeh discusses the recent release of political prisoners Mohsen Sazgara and Ahmad Zeidabadi, alongside Israel's military actions against Islamic Jihad and the…
World Greco-Roman Wrestling Championships - France - 2003-10-04
The finalists for the first four weight categories of the World Greco-Roman Wrestling Championships have been announced, with notable competitors including Im Dae-wong from South…
A Female Suicide Bomber Detonated Herself in a Restaurant in Northern Israel - 2003-10-04
A female suicide bomber attacked a restaurant in northern Israel, killing 19 and injuring 50, leading to renewed calls for the removal of Yasser Arafat.…
Israel Blocks Palestinian Territories in the West Bank and Gaza Strip - 2003-10-03
Israel has blocked Palestinian territories in the West Bank and Gaza Strip in anticipation of Yom Kippur. The Israeli army is also creating new security…
Israel Plans to Build 550 New Homes in Jewish Settlements
Israel plans to construct 550 new homes in Jewish settlements in the West Bank, contradicting the U.S.-backed peace roadmap that seeks to halt such activities.…
Review of the Continued Construction of Security Barriers Around Palestinian Territories - 2003-10-01
The Israeli government is discussing the ongoing construction of security barriers in the West Bank, with Ariel Sharon advocating for barriers around Jewish settlements. The…
Israeli Cabinet Approves Extension of Security Barrier in West Bank
The Israeli cabinet has approved an extension of the security barrier in the West Bank, impacting Palestinian territory. The decision comes alongside the arrest of…