February 2002
Voice of America Report on Solana's Meeting with Saudi Officials - 2002-02-28
Javier Solana met with Saudi officials to discuss a new peace plan for the Middle East, which involves Israel returning occupied territories in exchange for…
Javier Solana Goes to Saudi Arabia for Peace Talks - 2002-02-28
Javier Solana is in Saudi Arabia to discuss a peace proposal involving Israel's withdrawal from occupied territories in exchange for recognition by Arab states. This…
New Wave of Violence in Nablus - 2002-02-28
A new wave of violence erupted in Nablus, with Israeli helicopters attacking a refugee camp and a Palestinian female suicide bomber injuring Israeli police. This…
Saudi Arabia's Proposal for Peace in the Middle East - 2002-02-28
President Bush has endorsed Saudi Arabia's peace proposal for the Middle East, which calls for the normalization of relations between Arab states and Israel in…
Under the Microscope February 27, 2002
Dr. Nouri Zadeh discusses various political issues including the potential impact of Saudi Crown Prince Abdullah's peace proposal, the IRGC's stance on foreign policy, and…
Israel and Palestinians Resume Security Talks - 2002-02-26
Israel and the Palestinians are set to resume security negotiations in Tel Aviv with U.S. involvement after a recent suspension due to Israel's refusal to…
U.S. President Praises Saudi Arabia's Peace Proposal
President Bush has praised Saudi Arabia's peace proposal for the Middle East, expressing gratitude during a call with the Crown Prince. The proposal suggests that…
A Palestinian Armed Man Injured Ten People in East Jerusalem - 2002-02-26
A Palestinian armed man attacked bus passengers in East Jerusalem, injuring ten, while Israeli forces killed two Palestinians in the West Bank. Yasser Arafat expressed…
Israel Threatens to Respond with Retaliation - 2002-02-26
Israel has threatened retaliation after two Israelis were killed and ten others injured in separate shootings. Prime Minister Ariel Sharon emphasized the need for protective…
Accusation of Espionage for Israel - 2002-02-26
The Lebanese Army has accused three men of spying for Israel since 1993, alleging they provided sensitive military and political information. This incident highlights ongoing…
Israel's Invitation to the Crown Prince of Saudi Arabia - 2002-02-26
Israel invited Saudi Crown Prince Abdullah to Jerusalem to discuss a peace proposal, but Saudi Arabia has rejected the invitation. This marks Saudi Arabia's first…
End of the Siege of Yasser Arafat's Headquarters - 2002-02-25
The Israeli army has lifted the siege on Yasser Arafat's headquarters in Ramallah but continues to restrict his movement. Javier Solana of the EU emphasizes…
Hillary Clinton Criticizes Yasser Arafat Severely - 2002-02-24
Hillary Clinton has publicly criticized Yasser Arafat, blaming him for the ongoing violence between Palestinians and Israelis and calling him a weak leader. This statement…
Israel Withdraws from Central Gaza Strip
Israel has withdrawn from the central Gaza Strip following a meeting with Palestinian security officials, who reportedly agreed on ceasefire strategies. A separate violent incident…
Under the Microscope - February 23, 2002
Dr. Nouri Zadeh discussed various pressing issues including the safety of Tupolev aircraft, judicial comments on national matters, threats towards neighboring oil wells in response…
Colin Powell Welcomes Saudi Proposal to End Stalemate in the Middle East - 2002-02-23
Colin Powell has expressed support for a Saudi proposal aimed at resolving the Middle East stalemate, contingent on Israel withdrawing from territories occupied in 1967.…
Israeli Army Withdrawal - February 22, 2002
The Israeli army has withdrawn from positions in central Gaza following a meeting with Palestinian security officials, who reportedly agreed on a ceasefire. A Palestinian…
Palestinians Call for Emergency UN Security Council Meeting
Palestinians have requested an emergency UN Security Council meeting to condemn Israeli attacks following a deadly incident that killed six Israeli soldiers. In retaliation, Israel…
In Israel's Retaliatory Attack, 13 Palestinians Killed - 2002-02-22
Israel launched retaliatory military strikes resulting in the deaths of at least 13 Palestinians following the killing of 6 Israeli soldiers. The Al-Fatah group claimed…
New Jews Recognized in Israel - February 22, 2002
The Israeli Supreme Court has ruled that converts to Judaism through reformist and conservative movements must be recognized as Jews, requiring government documentation to reflect…
Kofi Annan and the Conflict Between Israel and the Palestinians - February 22, 2002
Kofi Annan warns that the Israel-Palestine conflict may escalate into a full-scale war due to rising casualties and a lack of faith in negotiations. He…
Deterrent Barriers to Prevent Palestinian Attacks - 2002-02-22
Israel plans to establish deterrent barriers at its borders to prevent Palestinian attacks, a move condemned by Palestinian leaders as imprisonment. Despite calls for a…
Israel Blows Up Palestine Voice Radio and Television Offices Near Gaza - 2002-02-22
Israel has destroyed the offices of Palestine Voice Radio and Television near Gaza, which has halted their broadcasts. The incident is part of escalating violence…
Israeli Retired Generals' Plan for Israel's Withdrawal from Occupied Territories - 2002-02-22
A group of retired Israeli generals is advocating for Israel's unilateral withdrawal from occupied Palestinian territories, proposing the dismantling of settlements and the establishment of…
A New Wave of Violence Between Israel and Palestine Has Begun - 2002-02-22
A new wave of violence has erupted between Israelis and Palestinians, resulting in 15 deaths over 24 hours. The conflict escalated following the deaths of…
Arab League Officially Protests Against Czech Prime Minister
The Arab League has officially protested against Czech Prime Minister Miloš Zeman for comparing Yasser Arafat to Adolf Hitler. Zeman claims he was misquoted by…
Turkish Police Arrest Three Arab Men on Suspicion of Plotting Attack on Israel
Turkish police have arrested three Arab men, identified as two Palestinians and one Jordanian, for allegedly plotting an attack on Israel. They reportedly received training…
Israeli Supreme Court Orders Halt to Demolition of Homes in Gaza Strip - 2002-02-21
The Israeli Supreme Court has ordered a halt to the demolition of Palestinian homes in Gaza, following actions by Israeli forces that had already begun…
New Israeli Attack on Palestinians - 2002-02-19
Israeli forces launched a series of attacks on Palestinians in response to previous violence, resulting in numerous casualties. The incidents involved airstrikes and ground assaults…
Violence in the Middle East Reaches New Heights - 2002-02-19
Violence in the Middle East escalated following attacks by Palestinian extremists, leading to the deaths of multiple Palestinians and Israelis. Israeli forces responded with airstrikes…
Turkey and Al-Qaeda - 2002-02-19
Turkish police arrested three Arab men suspected of planning an attack on Israel. The suspects, identified as two Palestinians and one Jordanian, allegedly received training…
A Palestinian Suicide Attack on an Israeli Army Base Thwarted - 2002-02-18
Israeli police thwarted a Palestinian suicide attack on an army base, resulting in the death of one attacker and injuries to five others. The Al-Aqsa…
Israeli Forces Attack West Bank - 2002-02-13
Israeli forces conducted operations in the West Bank, resulting in one Palestinian death and multiple arrests of suspected militants. Tensions escalated with incidents in Jerusalem…
A Palestinian Man Shot Dead in the Suburbs of Tel Aviv
A Palestinian man was shot dead by Israeli police in the suburbs of Tel Aviv after he ran over a police officer with his car.…