May 2004
Sharon: Ministers Opposing Gaza Withdrawal Plan Will Be Dismissed from Cabinet
Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon is ready to dismiss cabinet ministers who oppose his Gaza withdrawal plan. He currently has the support of 11 ministers…
Ariel Sharon, Prime Minister of Israel, Changes His Previous Stance
Ariel Sharon has decided not to seek a vote on his Gaza withdrawal plan in the upcoming cabinet meeting, opting instead for a discussion. Hardline…
Shahid: Iran's Nuclear Activities and Rumors of an Israeli Military Attack - 2004-05-28
The article discusses Iran's ongoing nuclear activities amid rising tensions and rumors regarding a potential military strike by Israel on Iranian nuclear facilities. This situation…
Annual Report of Amnesty International on the Middle East - 2004-05-26
Amnesty International's annual report highlights the ongoing violence in the Middle East in 2003, particularly due to the Iraq war and the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. The…
Turkey May Temporarily Recall Its Ambassador from Tel Aviv
Turkey is considering recalling its ambassador from Israel in response to a military assault that resulted in numerous Palestinian casualties and homelessness. This move reflects…
Destruction of Forty-Five Buildings and Displacement of Hundreds of Palestinians - 2004-05-26
Israeli forces destroyed 45 buildings in southern Gaza, displacing around 600 Palestinians and resulting in over 40 deaths during a military operation. The operation aimed…
Contract for Construction of Several Natural Gas Power Plants in Israel Signed Between Turkish and Israeli Companies - 2004-05-25
A Turkish and an Israeli company have signed a multi-million dollar contract to build natural gas power plants in Israel, including a major facility in…
Israeli Forces Destroy 45 Homes During Assault on Southern Gaza Strip
Israeli forces conducted a six-day military operation in southern Gaza, destroying homes and causing significant displacement. The operation aimed to target militants and weapon smuggling…
Discovery of a Network for Transferring Palestinians from the West Bank to Israel - 2004-05-25
Israeli police have discovered a network that illegally transfers Palestinians from the West Bank to Israel using ambulances. At least one ambulance driver has been…
Arab Leaders Conference: We Will Pursue Reforms in the Arab World - 2004-05-24
The Arab Leaders Conference in Tunisia concluded with a commitment to pursue political and social reforms across the Arab world, emphasizing democracy and women's rights.…
Israeli Forces Begin Withdrawal from Major Parts of Rafah Camp
Israeli forces are withdrawing from major parts of the Rafah camp in Gaza after a six-day military operation. The operation aimed to locate weapons and…
March during the funeral and burial ceremony of dozens of Palestinians in the Gaza Strip - 2004-05-24
Residents of Gaza held marches for the funeral of dozens killed by Israeli forces in a recent assault. The violence resulted in significant casualties and…
Israeli Army Withdraws from Rafah Camp - 2004-05-24
The Israeli army has withdrawn from the Rafah camp in Gaza after a six-day operation that resulted in significant Palestinian casualties. The withdrawal follows widespread…
Opening of the Arab League Summit
The Arab League summit opens in Tunisia to address political reforms, Israel-Palestine disputes, and the Iraq crisis. Eight member states will be absent, and while…
Return of Palestinians Living in Rafah Camp in Gaza to Their Destroyed Homes - 2004-05-22
After three days of Israeli military attacks, Palestinians in Rafah returned to find their homes destroyed, with at least 40 fatalities reported. The Israeli military…
Muammar Gaddafi Disagrees with Arab League Agenda in Tunisia - 2004-05-22
Muammar Gaddafi has expressed his disagreement with the agenda of the Arab League summit in Tunisia and threatened to withdraw Libya from the organization. The…
At least 4 injured in a suicide bombing in the West Bank - 2004-05-22
A Palestinian suicide bomber injured at least four people in the West Bank, including an Israeli soldier. Concurrently, Israeli soldiers reportedly killed a young Palestinian…
Editorial: President Bush's Meeting with Jordan’s King
President Bush met with King Abdullah of Jordan to discuss strengthening economic ties and the pursuit of peace between Israel and Palestine. Bush emphasized the…
Washington Newspapers: May 22 - 2004-05-22
On May 22, 2004, Washington newspapers reported on several key issues including the Pentagon's involvement with Ahmad Chalabi, Saudi Arabia's decision to increase oil production,…
Two-Day Summit of Leaders from 22 Arab League Member States in Tunisia - 2004-05-21
Leaders from 22 Arab League countries are meeting in Tunisia to discuss key regional issues including political reforms and the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. The summit was…
Washington Newspapers: May 21, 2004
On May 21, 2004, Washington newspapers reported on an attack on the house of Ahmad Chalabi and the mistreatment of Iraqi prisoners. This highlights ongoing…
UN Security Council Condemns Killing of Palestinian Civilians in Gaza - 2004-05-20
The UN Security Council condemned Israel for the killing of Palestinian civilians in Gaza and called for an end to home demolitions. The US abstained…
Israel Continues Military Operations in Rafah Refugee Camp Despite International Condemnation - 2004-05-20
Israel is conducting military operations in the Rafah refugee camp, resulting in significant casualties among Palestinians, despite international condemnation. The Israeli army aims to eliminate…
Nazi Baghlari Report: UN Security Council Resolution Against Israel - 2004-05-20
The UN Security Council has passed a resolution condemning Israel's military actions against Palestinian civilians. The report is provided by Nazi Baghlari from Voice of…
At least 20 Palestinians killed and dozens injured
A military assault by Israel on the Rafah refugee camp has resulted in at least 20 Palestinian deaths and numerous injuries. Palestinian leaders condemned the…
King Abdullah: Arafat Must Reflect on His Role in the Palestinian Issue
King Abdullah of Jordan urged Yasser Arafat to reconsider his effectiveness in aiding the Palestinian cause amidst discussions of increasing the Palestinian Prime Minister's powers.…
At least 23 Palestinians killed by Israeli helicopter and tank fire - 2004-05-19
On May 19, 2004, Israeli helicopter and tank fire resulted in the deaths of at least 23 Palestinians during a protest in southern Gaza. The…
Amnesty International: Israel Must Immediately Halt the Destruction of Palestinian Homes
Amnesty International has urged Israel to stop demolishing Palestinian homes, arguing that such actions are disproportionate and constitute collective punishment. The organization also calls on…
Palestinian Eyewitnesses: Israeli Helicopters Kill Three Palestinians
Israeli helicopters attacked the Rafah camp in Gaza, killing three Palestinians and injuring several others. The attacks followed a siege and are part of Israel's…
President Bush Calls Renewed Violence in Gaza Strip Distressing
President Bush expressed concern over renewed violence in Gaza while reaffirming Israel's right to self-defense. He called for all parties to condemn violence and praised…
19 Palestinians Killed in Israeli Military Assault on Southern Gaza Strip - 2004-05-18
An Israeli military operation in the southern Gaza Strip resulted in the deaths of at least 19 Palestinians, including civilians. The operation follows recent violence…
Israel: We are Expanding Military Operations in the Gaza Strip - 2004-05-17
Israel plans to expand its military operations in the Gaza Strip, including home demolitions and increased airstrikes, following a Supreme Court ruling. U.S. Secretary of…
King of Jordan: Establishing a Palestinian State is the Key to Middle East Peace
King Abdullah of Jordan emphasizes that a Palestinian state is essential for peace in the Middle East and for a united Arab response to terrorism.…
Israel has begun military operations in the southern Gaza Strip - 2004-05-17
Israel has initiated military operations in southern Gaza to expand its buffer zone and separate Rafah from other Palestinian areas, causing local residents to flee.…
U.S. Secretary of State: Palestinians Should Seize the Opportunity
U.S. Secretary of State Colin Powell encouraged Palestinians to take advantage of Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon's withdrawal proposal. Palestinian Prime Minister Ahmed Qurei expressed…
13 Israeli Soldiers Killed in Recent Clashes in Gaza City - 2004-05-16
Recent clashes in Gaza City resulted in the deaths of 13 Israeli soldiers and injuries to at least 4 Palestinians due to Israeli helicopter attacks.…
Israel Threatens to Intensify Airstrikes and Destroy Hundreds of Palestinian Homes in Gaza - 2004-05-16
Israel has announced plans to intensify airstrikes and demolish Palestinian homes in Gaza following the deaths of 13 Israeli soldiers. The conflict has also resulted…
Meeting between US Secretary of State and Palestinian Prime Minister Ahmad Qurei - 2004-05-15
Colin Powell met with Palestinian Prime Minister Ahmad Qurei in Jordan during the World Economic Forum. The discussions focused on US support for a Palestinian…
Ahmad Qurei's Proposal for a Ceasefire Between Palestinians and Israel - 2004-05-15
Palestinian Prime Minister Ahmad Qurei plans to propose a ceasefire between Palestinians and Israel during a meeting with U.S. Secretary of State Colin Powell in…
Israeli Helicopter Attacks Target in Gaza Strip - 2004-05-15
Israeli helicopters conducted missile strikes in the Gaza Strip, targeting Islamic Jihad leaders and injuring at least four Palestinians. The attacks highlight ongoing tensions and…
Two Israeli Soldiers Killed in Battle at Rafah Refugee Camp - 2004-05-14
In a recent battle at the Rafah refugee camp, two Israeli soldiers and at least one Palestinian were killed amidst ongoing violence in the Gaza…
Palestinian Witnesses: Israel Kills at Least Seven Palestinians in Missile Attack
In a recent escalation of violence, Israeli airstrikes killed at least seven Palestinians in Rafah, following the deaths of Israeli soldiers from bomb attacks in…
Search for the Bodies of 5 Israeli Soldiers in Rafah Refugee Camp - 2004-05-13
Israeli soldiers are searching for the bodies of 5 comrades killed in a recent attack in Rafah, Gaza, where 12 Palestinians also died in the…
European Commission Provides Another $33 Million in Aid to Palestinians - 2004-05-13
The European Commission has announced an additional $33 million in aid for Palestinians due to escalating violence in the region. The funds will address critical…
Continued Battle Between Israeli Soldiers and Palestinians in Gaza Strip - 2004-05-12
Fighting in Gaza City has escalated for a second day, with Israeli forces trying to recover the bodies of soldiers killed in a bomb blast.…
Five Israeli Soldiers Killed in Bomb Explosion in Gaza Strip - 2004-05-12
Five Israeli soldiers were killed in a bomb explosion in the Gaza Strip, marking the second attack against Israelis in a few days. Palestinian militants…
Arab Foreign Ministers' Efforts to Rescue Arab League Summit Plans
Arab foreign ministers are meeting in Cairo to discuss the upcoming Arab League summit amid challenges in reaching consensus on key issues like Iraq and…
Ariel Sharon Cancels Next Week's Trip to Washington - 2004-05-09
Ariel Sharon has canceled his upcoming trip to Washington to revise his withdrawal plan from Gaza, which was rejected by his party. He plans to…
Meeting of Palestinian Prime Minister with Condoleezza Rice, Advisor to the U.S. President - 2004-05-08
Palestinian Prime Minister Ahmed Qurei is set to meet with U.S. National Security Advisor Condoleezza Rice in Germany, marking a significant diplomatic engagement with the…
King Abdullah: The U.S. Will Not Prejudge the Outcomes of Future Middle East Peace Talks
King Abdullah of Jordan has expressed optimism that the U.S. will not prejudge future Middle East peace negotiations following discussions with President Bush. This comes…
UN Resolution Approving the Right of the Palestinian People to Achieve National Sovereignty - 2004-05-07
The UN General Assembly passed a resolution affirming the Palestinian people's right to national sovereignty despite US and Israeli opposition. This resolution highlights the ongoing…
Rocket and Artillery Exchange Between Israeli Forces and Hezbollah Fighters - 2004-05-07
Israeli forces and Hezbollah fighters exchanged rocket and artillery fire in the Shebaa border area. The clashes began early Friday morning with Hezbollah launching shells…
President Bush's Meeting with King Abdullah of Jordan - 2004-05-06
President Bush met with King Abdullah of Jordan to discuss the Israeli withdrawal from Gaza and parts of the West Bank, which was delayed due…
Yasser Arafat's Fear of Israeli Attack on Palestinian Authority Headquarters - 2004-05-06
Yasser Arafat is strengthening his headquarters in the West Bank due to fears of an imminent Israeli attack. This concern follows Israeli Prime Minister Ariel…
Two Palestinians Killed in New Israeli Attacks in Gaza Strip - 2004-05-05
Two Palestinians were killed during Israeli military operations in the Gaza Strip, including an attack on a refugee camp. The incident highlights ongoing tensions in…
Israeli Airstrikes Target Hezbollah Hideout in Southern Lebanon - 2004-05-05
Israeli airstrikes targeted a Hezbollah hideout in southern Lebanon following Hezbollah's artillery attack on a Jewish neighborhood. Concurrently, Israeli forces conducted operations in Gaza, resulting…
Open Letter from a Group of Former U.S. Diplomats to President Bush - 2004-05-04
A group of over 60 former U.S. diplomats has written an open letter to President Bush expressing serious concerns about his Middle East policy, particularly…
Colin Powell's Meeting with Kofi Annan and Senior EU Officials - 2004-05-04
Colin Powell met with Kofi Annan and senior EU and Russian officials to discuss Middle East peace efforts. This is the first high-level meeting in…
Israeli Television: Likud Firmly Rejects Government Plan
The Likud party has decisively rejected the Israeli government's unilateral withdrawal plan from Gaza and parts of the West Bank, with a significant majority voting…
Ariel Sharon's Remarks at the Likud Party Gathering - 2004-05-03
Ariel Sharon addressed the Likud party members after his proposal for withdrawal from West Bank settlements was rejected by 60% of voters. He remains committed…
Sharon: We Will Modify the Plan to Withdraw from Gaza
Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon plans to modify his Gaza withdrawal plan to secure support from conservatives after facing opposition within his Likud party. The…
Likelihood of Ariel Sharon's Referendum Failure - 2004-05-01
Ariel Sharon is likely to lose a referendum within the Likud party regarding his Gaza withdrawal plan, with polls showing more opposition than support. Kofi…
Israeli Defense Minister Calls on Likud Party Members to Support Gaza Withdrawal Plan
Israeli Defense Minister Shaul Mofaz is urging Likud party members to support Prime Minister Ariel Sharon's withdrawal plan from Gaza, emphasizing its importance for U.S.-Israel…