June 2003
Fatah Also Accepted a Three-Month Ceasefire - 2003-06-30
Fatah has officially declared a three-month ceasefire in attacks against Israelis, joining other militant groups like Hamas. The U.S. has welcomed the decision but insists…
Israel Dismantles All Its Checkpoints Along the Northern-Southern Gaza Strip - 2003-06-30
Israel has removed all its checkpoints along the Gaza Strip, allowing Palestinians to move freely for the first time in over two years. This action…
Ceasefire Announced by Hamas and Islamic Jihad - 2003-06-29
Hamas and Islamic Jihad have declared a three-month ceasefire against Israel, coinciding with an Israeli troop withdrawal from Beit Hanoun. The announcement has been met…
Israel Plans to Begin Withdrawal from Beit Hanoun Settlement
Israel is set to begin a withdrawal from the Beit Hanoun settlement amidst a temporary ceasefire announced by Palestinian militant groups. This development follows diplomatic…
The United States is pleased with the agreement in principle between Palestinians and Israelis - 2003-06-28
The U.S. expresses satisfaction with a new agreement between Palestinians and Israelis, which includes an Israeli withdrawal from Gaza. While there is conditional optimism for…
A Palestinian Leader: Announcement of a Temporary Ceasefire with Israel Within the Next Twenty-Four Hours - 2003-06-28
A Palestinian militant leader announced that three major groups will declare a temporary ceasefire with Israel within 24 hours, contingent on several conditions. This follows…
U.S. Embassy Vehicle Encountered by Two Roadside Bomb Explosions in Gaza Strip - 2003-06-28
A U.S. Embassy vehicle was targeted by two roadside bombs in northern Gaza, but no injuries occurred. The incident is linked to ongoing military withdrawal…
Palestinian Officials: Hamas and Islamic Jihad to Announce a Halt in Attacks on Israel
Palestinian officials announced that Hamas and Islamic Jihad plan to declare a ceasefire in their attacks on Israel, pending Israeli agreement to certain conditions. The…
Palestinian militant leaders have agreed to cease attacks on Israelis for three months - 2003-06-27
Palestinian militant leaders have agreed to a three-month ceasefire from attacks on Israelis, in exchange for halting Israeli military strikes against Palestinians. The agreement involves…
Palestinian militant groups deny acceptance of any ceasefire agreement with Israel - 2003-06-26
Palestinian militant groups, including Hamas, Islamic Jihad, and Fatah, have rejected any ceasefire agreement with Israel following recent attacks that killed four Palestinians. The situation…
Yasser Arafat: The Response of Palestinian Militant Groups May Be Revealed Within the Next Few Hours - 2003-06-26
Yasser Arafat anticipates that Palestinian militant groups may announce a suspension of attacks on Israel soon, although extremists deny a ceasefire is imminent. Violence persists,…
Death of Leon Uris at 78 - 2003-06-25
Leon Uris, a notable author known for his book 'Exodus,' passed away at the age of 78 in New York due to natural causes. His…
Agreement Among Three Palestinian Extremist Groups to Declare Temporary Ceasefire with Israel - 2003-06-25
Three Palestinian extremist groups, including Hamas and Islamic Jihad, have agreed to a temporary ceasefire with Israel for three months. However, ongoing violence and Israeli…
Palestinians' Conditions for Accepting Security Control in Gaza and Bethlehem - 2003-06-24
Palestinian security chief Mohammad Dahlan has outlined conditions for accepting security control in Gaza and Bethlehem, demanding the withdrawal of Israeli forces and a halt…
Israeli Army Arrests 150 Palestinian Activists - 2003-06-24
The Israeli army has arrested over 150 Palestinian activists in a security operation in the West Bank, including 130 in Hebron linked to Hamas. This…
Kenyan Government Accuses Four Individuals of Committing 13 Murders - 2003-06-24
The Kenyan government has charged four individuals with 13 murders related to a suicide bombing in Mombasa that killed 16 people. The suspects are believed…
Killing of a Senior Hamas Leader - 2003-06-22
Israeli forces killed Abdullah al-Qawasmi, a senior Hamas leader, during an attempted arrest in Hebron. This incident has been condemned by Palestinian officials as it…
Hamas has vowed to take revenge for the killing of a senior official by Israel
Hamas has pledged to avenge the killing of its senior official Abdullah Ghawasmeh by Israeli forces during an attempted arrest in Hebron. The incident has…
Powell: Palestinian Authority Must Provide Clear Plan for Evacuating Israeli Soldiers
Colin Powell urged the Palestinian Authority to present a clear security plan for the evacuation of Israeli soldiers from Gaza and the West Bank. This…
Three-Day World Economic Forum in Amman - 2003-06-21
A significant gathering of global leaders is taking place in Amman for the World Economic Forum, focusing on Middle East peace, terrorism, and Iraq's reconstruction.…
Colin Powell's Negotiation with Israeli and Palestinian Leaders to Advance Peace - 2003-06-20
Colin Powell met with Israeli and Palestinian leaders to discuss peace efforts, although he expressed uncertainty about the outcomes. The discussions follow recent steps taken…
Colin Powell: Palestinian militant groups should not be allowed to halt the Middle East peace process - 2003-06-20
Colin Powell emphasized that Hamas and other Palestinian militant groups must not disrupt the Middle East peace process during a press conference with Israeli Prime…
Demolition of an Illegal Settlement in the West Bank by Israeli Forces - 2003-06-19
Israeli forces began demolishing an illegal settlement in the West Bank, facing resistance from Jewish settlers. Concurrently, the Islamic Jihad claimed responsibility for a failed…
Mahmoud Abbas Still Unable to Prevent Terrorists from Attacking Civilians - 2003-06-19
Mahmoud Abbas has been unsuccessful in persuading Hamas and Islamic Jihad to cease attacks on Israeli civilians. President Bush has called on Egypt to help…
Astronomy Website Now Features 100 Million Pictures of the Universe
American scientists announced that their astronomy website has reached over 100 million images. The 'Astronomy Picture of the Day' has been sharing images and scientific…
Mahmoud Abbas Meets with Representatives of Hamas and Islamic Jihad - 2003-06-18
Mahmoud Abbas is set to meet with Hamas and Islamic Jihad representatives amid ongoing violence, including the recent killing of a young Israeli girl. The…
Meeting of Mahmoud Abbas with President Bush's Special Envoy to the Middle East - 2003-06-17
Mahmoud Abbas met with John Wolf, President Bush's special envoy, in Gaza to discuss a ceasefire and peace efforts amid ongoing violence. The meeting precedes…
Mahmoud Abbas Requests Palestinian Militants to Accept Ceasefire with Israel - 2003-06-17
Mahmoud Abbas is in Gaza urging Palestinian militant groups to accept a ceasefire with Israel. Egyptian mediators have failed to broker a ceasefire, and Hamas…
Sharon: We Respect the Ceasefire but Remain Vigilant - 2003-06-16
Ariel Sharon announced Israel's conditional respect for a ceasefire with Palestinian militants, while emphasizing the need to remain vigilant against potential threats. President Bush supported…
Ariel Sharon: Attacks Against Suspected Militants Will Continue - 2003-06-15
Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon announced the continuation of attacks against suspected militants following a week of violence that resulted in numerous casualties. He emphasized…
President Bush Accuses Hamas of Disrupting Middle East Peace Process - 2003-06-15
President Bush has accused Hamas of undermining the Middle East peace process and called for strong action against the group. He believes peace is achievable…
Senator Richard Lugar: American Forces May Be Needed to Eradicate Palestinian Guerrilla Terrorism - 2003-06-15
Senator Richard Lugar suggested that U.S. forces might be necessary to combat Palestinian guerrilla terrorism against Israel, potentially as part of an international force. Congresswoman…
Israeli Gunships Take Down a Hamas Member
Israeli gunships killed a Hamas member following an order from Ariel Sharon to eliminate the group. The attack resulted in multiple casualties, including injuries to…
Continuation of Security Negotiations Between Israel and Palestine - 2003-06-14
Palestinian officials are prepared to assume security responsibilities in areas vacated by Israel, as stated by Minister Nabil Amr following a meeting led by Yasser…
New Violence Between Israel and Palestinian Militant Group Hamas Escalates
Violence between Israel and Hamas has intensified, with both sides threatening retaliation and declaring that no one is safe. Ariel Sharon has ordered the Israeli…
Palestinian Medical Sources: Yasser Taha, Leader of Hamas' Military Wing Among the Dead
Yasser Taha, a leader of Hamas' military wing, was killed in an Israeli missile strike in Gaza, part of escalating violence following recent attacks that…
Israeli Forces Eliminate Two Palestinian Fighters
Israeli forces killed two Palestinian fighters in Gaza following a deadly suicide bombing in Jerusalem that killed 16 Israelis. The incident escalates tensions in the…
The Burnt Generation: A Young Iranian's Letter to National Review Online
A young Iranian student expresses frustration over the oppressive regime in Iran and reflects on the impact of September 11 on his generation. He calls…
Hamas Claims Responsibility for Today's Suicide Bombing in Jerusalem - 2003-06-11
Hamas has claimed responsibility for a suicide bombing in Jerusalem that killed at least 16 people. The incident prompted a strong condemnation from President Bush…
At least 15 killed and 65 injured in a suicide bombing in central Jerusalem - 2003-06-11
A suicide bombing in Jerusalem resulted in at least 15 deaths and 65 injuries, with no immediate claims of responsibility. The incident escalated tensions, especially…
Israeli Army Begins Demolition of Unauthorized Jewish Residential Structures in West Bank - 2003-06-10
The Israeli army has started demolishing unauthorized Jewish residential structures in the West Bank, which Palestinian officials view as a symbolic act. Yasser Abed Rabbo…
President Bush's Discontent with Israel's Assassination of a Senior Hamas Leader - 2003-06-10
President Bush expressed strong discontent over Israel's assassination of Hamas leader Abdel Aziz Rantisi, fearing it could hinder Palestinian efforts to control militant groups. The…
President of Mauritania: Suppression of the Coup by Discontented Military - 2003-06-10
Mauritania's President Ould Taya announced the successful suppression of a military coup attempt. The situation follows recent unrest due to government actions against extremists and…
Mahmoud Abbas: As long as there is no progress in the peace plan, he will not use force against militant groups
Mahmoud Abbas has stated he will refrain from using force against militant groups until there is progress on the peace plan. This comes after a…
Israeli Army Begins Dismantling Illegal Jewish Settlements
The Israeli army has begun dismantling illegal Jewish settlements in the West Bank, including the remote Neve Erez. This move is part of Israel's new…
Hamas Deciding on How to Deal with Abbas - 2003-06-08
Hamas leaders are meeting to decide how to respond to Prime Minister Mahmoud Abbas's call for a ceasefire. After cutting off negotiations with Abbas's government,…
In today's attack, four Israeli soldiers were killed, Palestinian militant groups participated jointly - 2003-06-08
Palestinian militant groups, including Hamas and Islamic Jihad, jointly claimed responsibility for an attack that killed four Israeli soldiers. This incident challenges Palestinian Authority Prime…
Israeli and Palestinian Officials Plan to Discuss Implementation Issues of Their Agreements
Israeli and Palestinian officials are set to meet to discuss the implementation of peace agreements after a meeting with President Bush. Key figures include Ariel…
Hamas Halts Negotiations with Palestinian Prime Minister Mahmoud Abbas - 2003-06-06
Hamas has stopped negotiations with Palestinian Prime Minister Mahmoud Abbas over armed attacks on Israelis, claiming he does not represent their views. This decision follows…
Hamas and Jewish Settlers Oppose Implementation of the Middle East Peace Roadmap - 2003-06-05
Both Hamas and Jewish settlers are united in their opposition to the Middle East Peace Roadmap, with settlers planning to obstruct Israeli Prime Minister Ariel…
Meeting Between Israeli and Palestinian Officials to Implement Middle East Peace Plan - 2003-06-05
Israeli and Palestinian officials will meet to discuss the implementation of a new peace plan after a meeting with President Bush. Key figures include Prime…
Progress in Bush's Talks with Israeli and Palestinian Prime Ministers - 2003-06-04
President Bush held talks with Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon and Palestinian Prime Minister Mahmoud Abbas in Jordan, resulting in commitments to peaceful coexistence and…
Iranian Nuclear Weapons, Part II: Operational Challenges - June 3, 2003
The article discusses the operational challenges faced by the U.S. and Israel in potentially striking Iran's nuclear program. It highlights the complexity of targeting Iran's…
President Bush Arrives in Egypt
President Bush has arrived in Egypt for negotiations on the Middle East peace process with Arab leaders, emphasizing a commitment to peace between Israel and…
Hosni Mubarak: Arab Leaders Condemn Terrorism and Welcome New Middle East Peace Plan - 2003-06-03
Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak announced that Arab leaders condemned terrorism and supported the new Middle East peace initiative after meeting with President Bush. The leaders…
Israel Begins Releasing Dozens of Palestinian Prisoners
Israel is initiating the release of dozens of Palestinian prisoners ahead of talks with President Bush. The Israeli Ministry of Defense plans to free around…
Deadly Currents
The documentary 'Deadly Currents' explores the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, focusing on the Intifada and the emotions of both sides. It provides a platform for diverse opinions,…
Sharon: Illegal Jewish Settlements in the West Bank Will Be Demolished
Ariel Sharon announced plans to demolish illegal Jewish settlements in the West Bank and will discuss this with Palestinian Prime Minister Mahmoud Abbas and President…
President Bush: America Will Spare No Time or Effort to Achieve Peace Between Israel and Palestine
President Bush emphasized the U.S. commitment to achieving peace between Israel and Palestine during the G8 summit. He is set to meet with Arab leaders…
Ariel Sharon is Conditionally Supportive of the Ceasefire Idea - 2003-06-01
Ariel Sharon has expressed conditional support for a ceasefire with Palestinian militant groups, contingent upon disarmament efforts. This development comes ahead of a meeting with…