February 2003
Israeli Forces Blow Up House of Deceased Suicide Bomber Near Nablus
Israeli forces destroyed the house of a deceased Palestinian suicide bomber near Nablus, claiming it was part of efforts to deter attacks. The explosion also…
Member States of the Organization of Islamic Conference Agree on the Possibility of Using 'Oil Weapon' - 2003-02-26
Member states of the Organization of Islamic Conference, led by Malaysia's Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad, have discussed the potential use of oil as a political…
Ariel Sharon Reaches Agreement with Three Other Parties to Form a Right-Wing Coalition Government
Ariel Sharon has formed a right-wing coalition government in Israel with three other parties, including the National Religious Party, which supports settlement expansion. This coalition…
British Prime Minister and King of Jordan Urge Iraq to Cooperate with Weapons Inspectors
British Prime Minister Tony Blair and King Abdullah of Jordan called on Iraq to cooperate with UN weapons inspectors, emphasizing the urgency of disarmament. They…
In clashes on Sunday, 9 Palestinians and 1 Israeli soldier killed - 2003-02-24
On Sunday, violent clashes resulted in the deaths of 9 Palestinians and 1 Israeli soldier, primarily in Gaza. The violence erupted as Israeli forces were…
Eight Palestinians and One Israeli Soldier Killed in Clashes in Gaza Strip - 2003-02-23
In violent clashes in the Gaza Strip, eight Palestinians and one Israeli soldier were killed. The violence escalated following an Israeli operation aimed at locating…
Six Palestinians Killed in Israeli Assault on Beit Hanoun
Israeli forces conducted an assault on Beit Hanoun, resulting in the deaths of six Palestinians. This escalation follows recent attacks by Hamas on Israeli military…
Likud Party Forms Coalition with Far-Right 'National Religious' Party - 2003-02-23
The Likud Party has formed a coalition with the far-right 'National Religious' Party, which opposes Palestinian statehood and supports settlement expansion. This coalition, along with…
Eight Individuals Charged with Supporting and Funding a Palestinian Militant Group
Eight individuals have been charged with supporting the Islamic Jihad militant group, with four residing in the U.S. Sami al-Arian, a prominent academic, is identified…
Palestinians: Israeli Tanks Enter Gaza City Today Supported by Helicopter Gunships - 2003-02-19
Israeli tanks, supported by helicopter gunships, entered Gaza City shortly after the killing of a Hamas leader in the West Bank. This escalation follows the…
Nearly 40 Israeli Tanks Attack Crowded Civilian Areas with Support from Armed Helicopters - 2003-02-19
Israeli forces launched an attack on civilian areas in Gaza, resulting in multiple casualties. The Palestinian leadership is seeking international condemnation, while the Israeli military…
A Senior Hamas Member Killed by Israeli Security Forces - 2003-02-18
Israeli security forces killed a senior Hamas member during a raid in Gaza, following the destruction of another militant's home. This comes after an attack…
Four Palestinians Killed in Explosion in Southern Gaza City - 2003-02-16
An explosion in southern Gaza City has killed at least four Palestinians, destroying a house in a Hamas stronghold. This incident follows a recent attack…
Explosion of an Israeli Forces Tank - 2003-02-15
An Israeli forces tank was destroyed by a roadside bomb in northern Gaza, resulting in the death of all its occupants. The extremist group Hamas…
Yasser Arafat has agreed to create the position of Prime Minister in the Palestinian Authority - 2003-02-14
Yasser Arafat has agreed to establish a Prime Minister position in the Palestinian Authority as part of reforms demanded by the U.S. and others to…
Moshe Yaalon: The Israeli Army Prepares for Potential Iraqi Missile Attacks
Moshe Yaalon announced that the Israeli army is training to defend against potential Iraqi missile attacks in a future Gulf War. He assessed the likelihood…
The Body of Israel's First Astronaut Returned to His Country
The remains of Ilan Ramon, Israel's first astronaut, were returned to Israel following the Columbia shuttle disaster. The investigation into the crash is ongoing, with…
A Palestinian Bomber Arrested Near Ramallah in the West Bank - 2003-02-10
Israeli forces arrested a Palestinian bomber near Ramallah and shot dead two suspected militants. The bomber, linked to Hamas, had explosives that were neutralized by…
Ariel Sharon: Will Attempt to Eliminate Palestinian 'Terrorist Leadership' After Forming New Cabinet
Ariel Sharon has taken charge of forming a new Israeli cabinet and aims to dismantle Palestinian leadership he labels as terrorist. This comes after a…
Ariel Sharon Meets with a High-Level Delegation of Palestinian Officials - 2003-02-08
Ariel Sharon met with Ahmed Qureia, a leading Palestinian official, for the first time in a year to discuss ending violence and resuming peace talks.…
Suspension of U.S. Interests Office Activities at the Polish Embassy in Baghdad - 2003-02-08
The U.S. has suspended its interests office activities at the Polish Embassy in Baghdad due to security concerns amid rising tensions. This move affects around…
Hamas Leader Calls for Global Muslim Attacks on American Interests
Sheikh Ahmed Yassin of Hamas has called on Muslims globally to target American interests if the U.S. goes to war with Iraq. This statement was…
Israeli Helicopters Kill 2 Palestinian Men in Eastern Gaza - 2003-02-06
Israeli helicopters killed two Palestinian men in eastern Gaza, while three others were killed in the occupied territories the previous day. Eyewitnesses reported an Israeli…
Bodies of 7 Columbia Astronauts Transferred to Dover Air Force Base
The bodies of the 7 astronauts from the Columbia shuttle disaster have been moved to Dover Air Force Base for formalities before being returned to…
Two Israeli Soldiers and Five Palestinians Killed in Nablus
In a recent escalation of violence, two Israeli soldiers and five Palestinians were killed in Nablus and Gaza. The incidents highlight ongoing tensions and conflict…
An elderly Palestinian woman killed due to the destruction of her home by Israeli forces - 2003-02-05
An elderly Palestinian woman was killed when Israeli forces demolished her home in Gaza, which belonged to a militant killed in a previous attack. The…
Abdi and Ghazian Sentenced for Selling Information to Foreigners
Abbas Abdi and Hossein Ghazian were sentenced to prison for selling survey data indicating that 74% of Iranians favor resuming talks with the U.S. Their…
President Bush Attends Memorial for Columbia Space Shuttle Disaster Victims - 2003-02-03
President Bush is set to attend a memorial for the Columbia space shuttle disaster victims, which deeply affected both American and international communities, particularly India…
NASA Officials: Parts of All 7 Astronauts' Bodies from Columbia Disaster Found
NASA has confirmed that parts of the bodies of all 7 astronauts from the Columbia disaster have been found. They are working with Israeli officials…
Two Farmers Killed in Gaza by Israeli Tank Fire
Two farmers were killed by Israeli tank fire in Gaza, and two other civilians were injured. Additionally, a Palestinian man was sentenced to 27 years…
Memorial Ceremonies Held for Columbia Astronauts - 2003-02-02
Memorial ceremonies were held in the U.S. for the astronauts lost in the Columbia disaster. Global condolences have been sent, particularly from Israel and India,…
Destruction of a Series of Palestinian Homes in Hebron
Israeli forces have demolished twenty-two Palestinian homes in Hebron, claiming it is part of a strategy to facilitate new settlements. This action follows recent attacks…
Ilán Ramon, Israeli Astronaut, Was a National Hero
Ilán Ramon, an Israeli astronaut and national hero, tragically died in the Columbia disaster. He was a symbol of resilience, having survived the Holocaust and…
NASA says all seven crew members of the American spacecraft Columbia have died after the spacecraft disintegrated over Texas
NASA confirmed that all seven crew members of the Columbia spacecraft died after it disintegrated over Texas shortly before landing in Florida. This tragic event…
Israeli Government States That People of Israel Pray for Columbia Space Shuttle Astronauts
The Israeli government expressed solidarity with the global community in praying for the astronauts of the Columbia space shuttle, which tragically disintegrated. Prime Minister Ariel…