February 2004
Israeli Airstrike on a Car in Gaza Strip - 2004-02-28
An Israeli airstrike in the Gaza Strip resulted in the deaths of at least 3 individuals and injuries to several others. This attack follows the…
Clashes Between Israeli Forces and Palestinian Protesters Outside Al-Aqsa Mosque - 2004-02-27
Israeli security forces engaged in clashes with Palestinian protesters outside the Al-Aqsa Mosque after stones were thrown during prayers. The incident highlights ongoing tensions in…
Two Palestinians Killed in Shooting in the West Bank - 2004-02-26
Two Palestinians were killed by Israeli soldiers during a protest against a security fence in the West Bank. The incident highlights ongoing tensions in the…
Israeli Forces Attack Four Palestinian Banks - 2004-02-25
Israeli forces conducted an operation against four Palestinian banks in the West Bank, targeting funds linked to extremist groups. The operation involved sealing the banks…
Palestinian and Israeli Protesters Flood the Streets of The Hague and Palestinian Cities - 2004-02-24
Protests erupted in The Hague and Palestinian cities as the International Court of Justice began hearings on the legality of Israel's wall in the West…
Israeli Bulldozers Flatten Palestinian Lands
Israeli bulldozers have begun flattening Palestinian lands for a security wall despite ongoing legal proceedings at the International Court of Justice. Palestinian villagers attempted to…
At least eight killed and over 60 injured in suicide bombing in Jerusalem - 2004-02-22
A suicide bombing in Jerusalem killed at least eight and injured over 60, with the attack claimed by the 'Brigade of the Martyrs of Al-Aqsa.'…
Israel to Demolish Part of Security Wall in Coming Days - 2004-02-21
Israel plans to demolish a section of the security wall in the West Bank ahead of a court hearing regarding its legality. Israeli officials justify…
Ariel Sharon Meets with High-Level U.S. Delegation - 2004-02-19
Ariel Sharon met with a high-level U.S. delegation to discuss his unilateral withdrawal plan from Gaza and parts of the West Bank. He emphasized his…
Protests by Hundreds of Palestinians Against New Israeli Security Measures - 2004-02-18
Hundreds of Palestinians protested new Israeli security measures causing delays for workers, blocking borders with Gaza. The protests were sparked by the death of a…
Israel's Security Barrier Violates International Law - 2004-02-18
The International Committee of the Red Cross has declared that Israel's security barrier in the West Bank violates international law, impacting Palestinian access to essential…
Hundreds of Palestinians Block Main Border Between Israel and Gaza Strip - 2004-02-17
Hundreds of Palestinians protested by blocking the main border with Israel in response to new security measures that delay workers. The protest was sparked by…
Talks Between the Foreign Ministers of Egypt and the Islamic Republic of Iran - 2004-02-17
The foreign ministers of Egypt and Iran met to discuss restoring diplomatic relations after 25 years. Kamal Kharrazi expressed optimism about the resumption, but no…
Israeli President's Visit to France - 2004-02-16
Israeli President Moshe Katsav is visiting France to discuss improving bilateral relations, meeting with top French officials including President Jacques Chirac. This visit comes amid…
Israeli Transportation Minister's Plan for the West Bank - 2004-02-16
Israeli Transportation Minister Lieberman has proposed settling Palestinians in four separate areas of the West Bank, contrasting with Prime Minister Sharon's withdrawal plan from Gaza…
Report: Israeli President's Visit to France - 2004-02-16
Israeli President Moshe Katsav is on a four-day visit to France, with reports being provided by a special correspondent from Voice of America. This visit…
Heavy Snowfall in the Middle East Causes School Closures and Road Blockages - 2004-02-15
Heavy snowfall in the Middle East has led to school closures and road blockages across Israel, Jordan, Lebanon, and Syria. The snowfall has also delayed…
The United States Sends a Diplomatic Delegation to Jerusalem - 2004-02-13
The U.S. is dispatching a diplomatic team to Jerusalem to assess Israel's withdrawal plan from Gaza settlements and its potential impact on the peace process.…
Israeli Security Forces on Full Alert
Israeli security forces are on high alert following threats from Hamas to retaliate for the deaths of 15 Palestinians in Gaza. The situation escalates tensions…
Israeli Government Decides to Boycott Sessions on Security Barrier Construction - 2004-02-12
The Israeli government has chosen to boycott the International Court of Justice sessions regarding the legality of its security barrier in the West Bank, claiming…
A 5 Magnitude Earthquake Shakes Parts of the Middle East - 2004-02-11
A 5 magnitude earthquake struck the Middle East, particularly affecting Israel, Jordan, Syria, Lebanon, and Egypt. While it caused panic and minor damage, there were…
At least fifteen Palestinians killed in battle with Israeli forces in Gaza Strip
At least fifteen Palestinians were killed in clashes with Israeli forces in Gaza, including a senior Hamas member and a Fatah leader's son. The violence…
Hundreds of Palestinians Protest Trial of 4 Palestinian Men in Gaza - 2004-02-10
Hundreds of Palestinians in Gaza protested the trial of four men accused of involvement in a deadly explosion targeting a U.S. diplomatic convoy. The protestors,…
An Egyptian Man Stabbed Two Foreign Tourists in Cairo
An Egyptian man stabbed two foreign tourists in Cairo, citing anger over Middle Eastern events as his motivation. The victims, an Australian man and a…
Israeli Supreme Court Reviews Legality of Security Barrier in West Bank - 2004-02-09
The Israeli Supreme Court is reviewing the legality of a security barrier in the West Bank, challenged by human rights groups for disrupting Palestinian lives.…
Palestinian Prime Minister Ahmed Qurei to Meet Ariel Sharon
Palestinian Prime Minister Ahmed Qurei hopes to meet Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon by the end of the month to discuss the peace process. This…
Israeli Warplanes Break Sound Barrier Over Lebanon - 2004-02-08
Israeli warplanes broke the sound barrier over Lebanon and were targeted by Hezbollah's anti-aircraft fire. This incident marks the first such occurrence since a recent…
Opposing Suicide Bombers
Palestinian suicide bombers have recently attacked Israel, killing several people. The attacks were claimed by Hamas and the Al-Aqsa Martyrs' Brigades, leading to a growing…
Terrorism Contradicts Islam
Sheikh Abdulaziz Al Sheikh, the Grand Mufti of Saudi Arabia, condemned terrorism as contradictory to Islam during a sermon in Mecca. This condemnation comes amid…
Senior Islamic Jihad Member Injured in Israeli Missile Attack in Gaza City - 2004-02-07
A senior Islamic Jihad member, Aziz al-Shami, was injured in an Israeli missile strike in Gaza, which also resulted in the death of a 12-year-old…
Ariel Sharon Considering Transfer of Jewish Residents from Gaza Strip - 2004-02-06
Ariel Sharon is exploring the relocation of Jewish settlers from Gaza to the West Bank as part of Israel's plans to annex the area. Palestinian…
Israeli Police Interrogates Ariel Sharon - 2004-02-05
Israeli police interrogated Prime Minister Ariel Sharon about his involvement in a bribery scandal related to a payment made to his son by a millionaire…
Sharon Proposes Referendum on the Evacuation of Jewish Settlements - 2004-02-04
Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon has proposed a referendum for the evacuation of certain Jewish settlements in the West Bank and Gaza Strip, which has…
Controversy Over the Evacuation of Jewish Settlements in the Gaza Strip - 2004-02-03
Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon is facing opposition from coalition partners regarding his plans to evacuate Jewish settlements in the Gaza Strip. He threatens to…
Ariel Sharon: Eventually No Jews Will Live in the Gaza Strip - 2004-02-02
Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon plans to evacuate all Jewish settlements in the Gaza Strip, asserting that no Jews will eventually reside there. This move…
Trial of 4 Men Accused of Bombing Israeli Hotel in Kenya Begins
The trial of four men accused of a 2002 bombing at an Israeli hotel in Kenya has resumed after a brief delay due to juror…
Israeli Army Enters West Bank to Arrest Armed Muslim Rebel - 2004-02-01
The Israeli army conducted a military operation in the West Bank to arrest an armed Muslim rebel, utilizing approximately 20 military vehicles and resulting in…