June 2002
Explosion at Palestinian Authority Headquarters - 2002-06-29
Israeli forces conducted an operation at the Palestinian Authority headquarters in Hebron, resulting in two explosions that likely killed 15 wanted militants. The operation followed…
Israel Blows Up Palestinian Authority Headquarters in Hebron - 2002-06-29
The Israeli army detonated explosives at the Palestinian Authority headquarters in Hebron, targeting 15 militants who refused to surrender. Despite attempts to negotiate their surrender,…
Israeli Accused of Spying for Hezbollah
An Israeli man of Lebanese descent, Nasim, has been accused of spying for Hezbollah, providing them with sensitive information including maps of Tel Aviv. Hezbollah…
Palestinians' Reaction to President Bush's Remarks - 2002-06-28
Palestinian officials reacted angrily to President Bush's criticism of Yasser Arafat and threats to cut U.S. aid if corrupt leaders are not removed. Meanwhile, Israeli…
In Response to Terrorist Attacks Against Israel - 2002-06-27
Israeli military operations in the West Bank have intensified following recent terrorist attacks, leading to curfews affecting 700,000 Palestinians. Armed confrontations occurred in Hebron as…
Amnesty International Accuses Israeli Army
Amnesty International has accused the Israeli army of extensive human rights violations in the West Bank, affecting half a million Palestinians through curfews and home…
Israeli Attorney General: Government Cannot Exile Families of Suicide Bombers - 2002-06-27
The Israeli Attorney General has declared that the government cannot exile the families of Palestinian suicide bombers. This decision follows a proposal by the Israeli…
Israeli Attack on Palestinian Security Building in Hebron Continues - 2002-06-27
Israeli forces are continuing their assault on a Palestinian security building in Hebron, threatening to cut off utilities if occupants do not surrender. Over 130…
Revocation of Special Privilege for an Arab Member of the Israeli Parliament - 2002-06-26
The Israeli Parliament has revoked the special access privilege of Arab MP Ahmad Tibi to military zones. This decision, proposed by Likud member Michael Eitan,…
A Palestinian Policeman Killed - 2002-06-26
A Palestinian policeman was killed in Hebron during a confrontation with Israeli soldiers, who raided the Palestinian security forces' headquarters. This incident is part of…
Prevention of Anti-American Goods Demonstration in Jordan - 2002-06-26
Jordanian authorities blocked a planned demonstration by Islamic opposition groups aimed at promoting a boycott of American goods in response to U.S. support for Israel.…
Palestinian Elections to be Held in Mid-January
The Palestinian Authority announced elections for the presidency and Legislative Council to be held in mid-January 2003, amid U.S. pressure for leadership change. Yasser Arafat…
Under the Microscope: Recent Wave of Attacks by Pressure Groups - 2002-06-26
The article discusses the recent political turmoil in the Middle East, particularly focusing on the sidelining of Yasser Arafat and the implications for Palestinian leadership.…
President Bush's Warning to Syria - June 25, 2002
President Bush issued a warning to Syria, emphasizing that to participate in Middle Eastern peace efforts, it must cease support for terrorist organizations like Hezbollah.…
Palestinians Express Surprise at US Request for Change in Palestinian Leadership - 2002-06-25
President Bush has called for a change in Palestinian leadership, causing surprise among Palestinians and praise from Israeli officials. Saeb Erekat rejected the US request,…
Pope Calls for Peace in the Middle East - 2002-06-24
Pope John Paul II has called for peace in the Middle East, urging followers of all faiths to reject hatred and violence. This appeal follows…
Under the Microscope: Division and Turmoil in Iran's Judiciary - 2002-06-24
Dr. Alireza Noori Zadeh discusses various political issues in Iran, including the recent violence in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, contradictions in Rafsanjani's statements about the U.S.,…
Israel Prepares to Control 5 Major Palestinian Cities - 2002-06-24
Israel is preparing to control five major Palestinian cities in the West Bank, having already occupied four. The Israeli government plans to maintain this control…
Israeli Gunships Attack Two Cars with Missiles, Killing Six
Israeli gunships launched a missile attack on two vehicles in Gaza, resulting in the deaths of at least six individuals, including senior Hamas members. This…
Call-up of Reserve Forces in Israel - 2002-06-23
Israel is calling up reserve military forces to combat perceived Palestinian terrorism and has recently re-entered the city of Qalqilya. This decision comes from the…
Increased Israeli Military Control Over Palestinian Cities - 2002-06-23
Israeli military forces have intensified their control over Palestinian cities following a decision by the Israeli security cabinet to continue reoccupation until attacks against Israel…
Israeli Army Mistakenly Shells Jenin Market - 2002-06-22
The Israeli army mistakenly shelled a market in Jenin, resulting in the deaths of three Palestinians, including children. The incident occurred amid ongoing tensions and…
Yasser Arafat Accepts Bill Clinton's Peace Plan - 2002-06-21
Yasser Arafat has expressed readiness to accept Bill Clinton's peace proposal, which includes land exchanges and Israeli sovereignty over parts of Jerusalem. This marks a…
Israel Admits Mistake - 2002-06-21
Israel admitted to mistakenly killing 3 Palestinians in Jenin, believing they were violating curfew. In a separate incident, Jewish settlers attacked a nearby village, leading…
Armed Palestinian Kills 5 Israelis
An armed Palestinian attacked a Jewish settlement in the West Bank, killing five Israelis and injuring eight others. The incident was claimed by a militant…
UN Requests Aid for Reconstruction of Palestinian Camps - 2002-06-21
The UN has requested $56 million for the reconstruction of Palestinian refugee camps in the West Bank and Gaza Strip after recent Israeli attacks. This…
Under the Microscope: Statement by Hanan Ashrawi and 54 Palestinian Intellectuals and Leaders - June 20, 2002
The article discusses a program where Dr. Nouri Zadeh addresses various topics including a statement by Hanan Ashrawi and 54 Palestinian leaders condemning suicide bombings…
Yasser Arafat's Request to Palestinians - 2002-06-20
Yasser Arafat has called on Palestinian militants to stop attacks against Israelis after recent suicide bombings resulted in significant casualties. This request comes amid renewed…
Israeli Government Calls Up Reserves - 2002-06-20
The Israeli government has mobilized reserve forces to deploy in five Palestinian cities in the West Bank to counter suicide attacks that recently killed 26…
Israel Will Continue Occupation of Territories If Terrorist Attacks Persist - 2002-06-19
Israel has announced it will maintain its occupation of parts of the West Bank in response to ongoing terrorist attacks, particularly following a recent suicide…
Israel's Tactics in Response to Palestinian Terrorism - 2002-06-19
Israel has announced it will reoccupy parts of the West Bank in response to ongoing terrorist attacks, including a recent suicide bombing in Jerusalem that…
Possible Visit of U.S. Secretary of State to the Middle East - 2002-06-19
U.S. Secretary of State Colin Powell may visit the Middle East next week to discuss President Bush's new peace proposal, which suggests a temporary Palestinian…
Palestinians View Reoccupation Plan as a Clear Invitation to Continued Violence - 2002-06-19
Palestinian officials condemn Israel's plan to reoccupy parts of the West Bank as a provocation for ongoing violence. This decision follows a deadly suicide attack…
Another Suicide Bombing in East Jerusalem - 2002-06-19
A suicide bombing occurred in a Jewish neighborhood in East Jerusalem, resulting in several deaths and over 20 injuries. The incident took place near a…
President Bush's Speech on U.S. Policy in the Middle East - 2002-06-19
President Bush is finalizing a speech on U.S. Middle East policy, proposing a temporary Palestinian state amidst ongoing violence. The speech has been delayed due…
Jordan and Egypt Oppose the Establishment of Any Temporary Palestinian State
Jordan and Egypt have publicly opposed the idea of a temporary Palestinian state, emphasizing the need for a complete end to Israeli occupation of Palestinian…
Another Suicide Bombing in Jerusalem - 2002-06-18
A suicide bombing in Jerusalem by a Palestinian resulted in 19 deaths and over 50 injuries. Hamas claimed responsibility, while Israeli officials condemned the attack…
Construction of Security Wall Continues - 2002-06-17
Israeli forces have entered Jenin as part of the ongoing construction of a security wall aimed at preventing suicide bombings. The wall has faced criticism…
Sharon Rejects Proposal for Palestinian Interim Government - 2002-06-17
Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon has dismissed the idea of establishing a Palestinian interim government, stating that it is irrelevant without significant reforms in the…
Beginning of Fence Construction Between Israel and the West Bank - 2002-06-16
Israel has started constructing a controversial fence along the West Bank to prevent suicide bombings, facing criticism from both Palestinians and some Israelis. The situation…
Sharon Rejects Proposal for a Temporary Palestinian State - 2002-06-16
Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon has rejected the idea of a temporary Palestinian state until significant reforms are made by Palestinian authorities. This decision comes…
Construction of Wall Between Israel and West Bank Begins
Israel has started building a wall along the West Bank to prevent suicide bombings, which Palestinians believe will worsen tensions. The construction is part of…
Israeli Forces Enter Palestinian City of Jenin - 2002-06-15
Israeli forces have entered Jenin amid ongoing military operations in the West Bank, citing security concerns over potential attacks. The Israeli government plans to build…
To Prevent the Entry of Suicide Bombers, Israel Plans to Build a 120-Kilometer Barrier
Israel plans to build a 120-kilometer barrier to prevent Palestinian suicide bombers from entering its territory, which is expected to escalate tensions with Palestinians and…
Israeli Army Continues Raids on Palestinian Cities and Arrests - 2002-06-14
The Israeli army is conducting ongoing raids and arrests in Palestinian territories, including the recent occupation of Ramallah. Yasser Arafat announced upcoming elections amidst rising…
Construction of Barrier Between Israel and West Bank Begins
Israel has begun constructing a barrier between itself and the West Bank, citing security concerns against Palestinian attacks. Palestinian officials and Jewish settlers oppose the…
Israeli Security Forces Kill Palestinian Man
Israeli security forces killed a Palestinian man who attacked a Jewish settler with a knife in the West Bank. In a separate incident, they entered…
Bahraini Crown Prince Opposes Palestinian Attacks on Israeli Civilians - 2002-06-14
The Crown Prince of Bahrain has expressed his opposition to Palestinian attacks on Israeli civilians, advocating for a unified Arab stance against such actions. He…
President Bush Committed to the Establishment of a Palestinian State - 2002-06-14
President Bush reaffirms his commitment to establishing a Palestinian state during discussions with Saudi Foreign Minister Saud al-Faisal. The U.S. is preparing to announce a…
Israeli Army Withdraws from Ramallah - 2002-06-13
The Israeli army has withdrawn from Ramallah after a three-day occupation, during which 75 Palestinians were arrested. Prime Minister Ariel Sharon has returned from talks…
President Bush to Soon Announce His Middle East Peace Plan - 2002-06-12
President Bush is set to announce a Middle East peace plan that includes strengthening Israel's security and establishing a Palestinian state. This announcement follows discussions…
Sharon Meets Blair in London - 2002-06-12
Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon is in London to meet with British Prime Minister Tony Blair to discuss Middle East peace efforts. This meeting follows…
Most Palestinians Hope for the Elimination of the Jewish State - 2002-06-12
A recent survey reveals that most Palestinians wish for the end of the Israeli occupation and the elimination of the Jewish state. While support for…
Continued Clashes Between Israeli and Palestinian Forces - 2002-06-12
Israeli forces killed five armed Palestinians in response to a suicide bombing in Israel. The Al-Aqsa Martyrs' Brigade and the Democratic Front for the Liberation…
Bomb Explosion in Herzliya - 2002-06-11
A bomb exploded in a restaurant in Herzliya, Israel, resulting in at least 9 deaths and 15 injuries. The incident is reported to be a…
Direct Negotiations Between President Bush and Sharon - 2002-06-11
President Bush and Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon engaged in direct talks about achieving peace in the Middle East, discussing necessary reforms for a trustworthy…
Explosion Near Kiryat Arba Settlement - 2002-06-11
An explosion near the Kiryat Arba settlement injured three teenagers returning from fruit picking. The incident is part of ongoing tensions, with Israeli forces conducting…
Following a renewed attack on Ramallah, the Israeli army besieges Yasser Arafat's headquarters - 2002-06-10
The Israeli army besieged Yasser Arafat's headquarters in Ramallah during a renewed military operation, resulting in the death of one Palestinian and the arrest of…
Bush Meets with Ariel Sharon Today - 2002-06-10
President Bush met with Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon to discuss peace in the Middle East amid ongoing violence. Sharon insists that Palestinian attacks must…
Reforms Begin in the Palestinian Authority - 2002-06-10
Yasser Arafat has initiated reforms in the Palestinian Authority, appointing a new Minister of Interior to address security issues amid international pressure. This cabinet change…
Bush and Sharon Meeting in Washington - 2002-06-09
Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon met with President Bush in Washington to discuss peace with the Palestinians, emphasizing that he would not engage in political…
President Bush Calls for Establishing Necessary Institutions for the Formation of a Palestinian State - 2002-06-09
President Bush urged the establishment of necessary institutions for a Palestinian state, expressing disappointment in Yasser Arafat's leadership. Egyptian President Mubarak emphasized the need to…
On Saturday, 7 Palestinians and 3 Israelis were killed
On Saturday, a series of violent incidents resulted in the deaths of 7 Palestinians and 3 Israelis in the West Bank and Gaza. The violence…
Retaliatory Attacks in Palestinian Territories - 2002-06-08
Two armed Palestinians attacked an Israeli settlement, killing two Israelis and injuring several others. In retaliation, Israeli forces killed three Palestinians in Gaza who were…
Israeli Army Re-enters Jenin - 2002-06-08
The Israeli army has re-entered Jenin following a suicide bombing by a local teenager that killed 17 people. The operation is described as routine by…
Bush and Mubarak Begin Talks at Camp David - 2002-06-08
President Bush and Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak have started negotiations at Camp David focused on the Middle East peace process. Mubarak is expected to push…
Meeting of the Presidents of the USA and Egypt - 2002-06-07
President Bush is meeting with Egyptian President Mubarak to discuss the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, with Mubarak expected to advocate for the quick establishment of a Palestinian…
Establishing an Independent Palestinian State is the Best Way to Stop Suicide Attacks Against Israel - 2002-06-07
Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak emphasized the need for an independent Palestinian state to curb suicide attacks against Israel during an interview before his summit with…
Israeli Forces Re-enter Jenin - 2002-06-07
Israeli forces re-entered Jenin after a recent suicide attack that killed 17 people. The attack was claimed by Islamic Jihad, but Israel blames Palestinian leader…
Israel Withdraws from Arafat's Headquarters
Israeli forces have retreated from Yasser Arafat's headquarters in Ramallah after a raid that resulted in one Palestinian guard's death and several injuries. This follows…
Asia Security Conference - 2002-06-06
The Asia Security Conference held in Almaty, Kazakhstan, featured discussions on the nuclear risks between India and Pakistan and included a warning from Israel directed…
Fire at Israeli Embassy - 2002-06-06
A fire completely destroyed the Israeli embassy in Paris but caused no serious injuries. The incident occurred when the embassy was empty, and it is…
Attack on Yasser Arafat's Offices - 2002-06-06
Israeli forces attacked Yasser Arafat's offices in Ramallah, resulting in one Palestinian death and several injuries. This attack was in retaliation for a suicide bombing…
Under the Microscope: Explosion in Northern Israel and the Prospects for Peace in the Middle East - 2002-06-05
An explosion in northern Israel is believed to have been aimed at derailing CIA Director George Tenet's peace mission. Alireza Noorizadeh highlights the Islamic Republic's…
16 Killed in Suicide Attack - 2002-06-05
A Palestinian suicide bomber killed 16 people in a bus attack in northern Israel. The Islamic Jihad claimed responsibility, while Israeli and U.S. leaders condemned…
Under the Microscope: The Gulf Cooperation Council Conference in Saudi Arabia - 2002-06-05
A conference of Gulf Cooperation Council countries was held in Saudi Arabia on May 31, 2002, focusing on the Palestinian issue and Middle East peace.…
The U.S. Urges Lebanon to Maintain Calm Along Its Border with Israel - 2002-06-05
The U.S. envoy William Burns urged Lebanon to keep its border with Israel calm during discussions with President Emile Lahoud. This call comes amidst ongoing…
BSE Outbreak in Israel - June 4, 2002
Israel has reported its first case of BSE in a cow, prompting emergency measures to prevent its spread. The disease, which has caused over 100…
George Tenet's Meeting with Yasser Arafat - 2002-06-04
George Tenet met with Yasser Arafat to discuss reforms in Palestinian security forces aimed at preventing terrorist attacks against Israel. The U.S. is pushing for…
Intifada Conference Concludes in Tehran - 2002-06-04
The Intifada conference in Tehran ended with participants condemning U.S. policies and holding it responsible for Israeli aggression against Palestinians. Key figures included Iranian leaders…
George Tenet's Negotiation with Yasser Arafat - 2002-06-04
George Tenet met with Yasser Arafat to discuss peace negotiations and reforms in the Palestinian Authority, following his talks with Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon.…
Israeli Military Operations Continue in the West Bank - 2002-06-03
Israeli military operations in the West Bank are ongoing, with Israeli soldiers conducting arrests in Qalqilya and Nablus. George Tenet of the CIA is set…
Efforts by American and European Officials to Resume Middle East Peace Talks - 2002-06-03
American and European officials are working to revive peace talks in the Middle East amidst ongoing Israeli military occupation of Nablus. Key figures include George…
Release of Leader of Extremist Group Who Confessed to Assassination
A Palestinian court has ordered the release of Ahmad Sa'adat, leader of an extremist group who confessed to assassinating an Israeli minister, citing lack of…
Syria Assumes Rotating Presidency of the UN Security Council
Syria has taken over the rotating presidency of the UN Security Council, with the U.S. urging it to maintain neutrality. The U.S. views Syria as…
Increased Arrests in the West Bank - 2002-06-02
Israeli forces have intensified their operations in the West Bank, arresting more individuals, including a female student suspected of planning a suicide bombing. George Tenet…
Iraqi Terrorist Apologizes
Abdul Rahman Yasin, an Iraqi-born American terrorist involved in the 1993 World Trade Center bombing, has apologized for his actions, claiming he was misled by…
Arrest of Palestinian Militants - 2002-06-01
Israeli forces arrested several individuals suspected of being Palestinian militants during raids in Nablus and Bethlehem. CIA Director George Tenet is in the Middle East…
CIA Director Heads to the Middle East
CIA Director George Tenet is in the Middle East to negotiate with Israeli and Palestinian leaders as part of efforts to achieve a ceasefire. Israeli…
Syria Assumes Presidency of the UN Security Council for One Month
Syria has begun its one-month presidency of the UN Security Council, with the U.S. urging it to maintain neutrality. This is significant as Syria, labeled…