July 2002
Israel's Response to Hamas Bombing at University - 2002-07-31
A bomb exploded at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem, killing seven, including three Americans, and injuring over 80. Hamas claimed responsibility, framing the attack as…
First Suicide Bombing Incident in Jerusalem in Six Weeks - 2002-07-31
A Palestinian suicide bomber injured seven Israelis in Jerusalem, marking the first such incident in six weeks. The Al-Aqsa Martyrs Brigade claimed responsibility, and concerns…
Bomb Explosion at Hebrew University Claims Seven Victims - 2002-07-31
A bomb explosion at Hebrew University in East Jerusalem has killed seven and injured over 70. Hamas has claimed responsibility, citing retaliation for an Israeli…
A Palestinian Suicide Attack Injures 4 Israelis in Jerusalem - 2002-07-30
A Palestinian suicide bomber injured 4 Israelis in Jerusalem, marking the first such attack since previous bombings that killed 26 Israelis. The situation escalates as…
European Union: Iran's Position Creates 'Serious Obstacles' to Improving Relations
The EU has expressed that Iran's stance on the Middle East and its pursuit of weapons of mass destruction are major barriers to improving bilateral…
Two Hamas Leaders Arrested
Israeli forces arrested two senior Hamas leaders in Ramallah, believed to be linked to suicide attacks. Prime Minister Ariel Sharon announced a reduction in military…
Martial Law Regulations in Nablus Ignored for the Second Consecutive Day - 2002-07-29
Palestinians in Nablus have defied martial law for two days, seeking necessities as Israeli soldiers refrain from enforcing the regulations. The Israeli Defense Minister plans…
Nablus Shops and Markets Crowded with Customers on Sunday - 2002-07-29
On Sunday, thousands of Palestinians in Nablus defied Israeli curfews, filling shops and markets despite military restrictions. This act of resistance comes after a recent…
Settlers Kill 14-Year-Old Palestinian Girl
A 14-year-old Palestinian girl was killed by Israeli settlers in Hebron, with several others injured. This incident follows the death of an Israeli soldier and…
Kofi Annan Condemns Civilian Killings of Both Palestinians and Israelis - 2002-07-27
Kofi Annan condemned the killings of civilians by both Palestinians and Israelis amid ongoing violence. This follows recent attacks resulting in civilian casualties on both…
The United States Says UN Security Council Resolution Must Condemn Both Sides
The U.S. insists that any UN resolution on the Middle East conflict must condemn both Palestinian suicide bombers and Israeli actions. John Negroponte emphasized that…
Armed Palestinian Attack on Jewish Residents of Hebron - 2002-07-26
Armed Palestinians attacked Jewish residents in Hebron, killing at least 4 people. This incident follows a recent airstrike by Israel that killed a Hamas leader…
Report by Nazi Baghlari: Palestinian Refugee Camps in Israel - 2002-07-26
Nazi Baghlari reports on the conditions of Palestinian refugee camps in Israel, highlighting the ongoing humanitarian issues faced by refugees. This report is significant as…
Report by Nazi Baghlari: New Intifada Law - 2002-07-26
A new law has been enacted in Israel that exempts the government from paying compensation, which also extends to military operations against terrorism. This development…
Israel Releases Approximately $43 Million of Palestinian Tax Revenues
Israel is releasing $43 million in Palestinian tax revenues while attempting to ease movement restrictions in the West Bank after an airstrike killed a Hamas…
Warning to American Citizens - 2002-07-25
The U.S. Embassy in Israel has warned American citizens about possible attacks from Hamas, urging them to minimize their presence and be cautious in crowded…
Israel Heavily Criticized at United Nations Security Council Meeting
The United Nations Security Council criticized Israel for an airstrike in Gaza that killed 15 Palestinians, including a Hamas leader. Arab diplomats called for a…
Approval of Anti-Terrorism Budget - 2002-07-25
The U.S. Congress has passed a $29 billion anti-terrorism budget aimed at enhancing security and aiding recovery from the September 11 attacks. This funding includes…
Security Council Discussion on the Middle East - 2002-07-24
The UN Security Council is discussing the recent Israeli airstrike on Gaza that killed Hamas's military leader and 14 civilians, including children. The attack has…
Palestinians Demand Revenge Against Israeli Airstrike - 2002-07-24
Palestinians are calling for revenge following an Israeli airstrike that killed Salah Shehada, a Hamas leader, and 14 others, including 9 children. The attack has…
Hamas Military Leader Survives Israeli Airstrike - 2002-07-23
The head of Hamas's military wing in Gaza survived an Israeli airstrike that killed at least 11 Palestinians. The attack targeted Salah Shehada's home, which…
The White House Still Seeks Dialogue with Khatami's Government - 2002-07-23
The White House maintains its desire for dialogue with Iran's reformist government despite a Washington Post report suggesting otherwise. Spokesman Ari Fleischer affirmed that U.S.…
New York Times: Iran Bought Argentina's Silence on the 1994 Jewish Center Explosion
The New York Times alleges that Iran paid $10 million to silence Argentina regarding its involvement in the 1994 bombing of a Jewish community center,…
Israel Ready to Improve Conditions in Palestinian Territories - 2002-07-21
Israeli officials announced readiness to enhance living conditions for Palestinians in the West Bank and Gaza. Shimon Peres and Saeb Erekat discussed potential improvements during…
Arrest of 21 Relatives of Palestinians Residing in the West Bank of Jordan - 2002-07-20
Israel has arrested 21 relatives of Palestinians in the West Bank linked to recent attacks, threatening to transfer them to Gaza. This action has drawn…
Israel Detains Relatives of Suspected Terrorists and Threatens Deportation
Israel has detained 21 relatives of Palestinians suspected of terrorism and threatened to deport them to Gaza. This action has drawn criticism from U.S. officials…
Dialogue Between Shimon Peres and Saeb Erekat, Palestinian Negotiator - 2002-07-20
Shimon Peres and Saeb Erekat met to discuss improving the Palestinian economy and ensuring Israeli security. The meeting was delayed due to a recent terrorist…
Three Arab Foreign Ministers Hopeful About the Establishment of a Palestinian State
Three Arab foreign ministers from Egypt, Jordan, and Saudi Arabia met with President Bush and expressed optimism about the establishment of a Palestinian state. They…
Transfer of Relatives of Suicide Bombers to Gaza Strip - 2002-07-19
Israeli forces have detained and are transferring relatives of Palestinian suicide bombers from the West Bank to Gaza as part of a strategy to prevent…
Yasser Arafat Plans to Establish Prime Minister Position for Palestine
Yasser Arafat is considering the establishment of a Prime Minister position for Palestine after forming an independent state. Nabil Shaath has been assigned to develop…
In a Double Suicide Bombing in Israel, 5 Killed and About 30 Injured - 2002-07-18
A double suicide bombing in Tel Aviv resulted in 5 deaths and around 30 injuries. The Islamic Jihad group claimed responsibility, and the Palestinian Authority…
Two Palestinian Suicide Bombers Detonate Themselves in Central Tel Aviv - 2002-07-18
Two Palestinian suicide bombers exploded themselves in Tel Aviv, killing three and injuring around 40, mostly foreign workers. The Islamic Jihad claimed responsibility, while the…
Latest Peace Efforts in the Middle East - 2002-07-18
President Bush is actively pursuing new diplomatic efforts for peace in the Middle East, meeting with foreign ministers from Egypt, Saudi Arabia, and Jordan to…
In Response to Palestinian Terrorism, Israel Suspends Military Operation Reduction
Israel has suspended its plan to reduce military operations in the West Bank following recent terrorist attacks, including suicide bombings in Tel Aviv and an…
Israeli Forces in Search of Palestinian Terrorists - 2002-07-17
Israeli forces are conducting searches for Palestinian militants following an ambush on a bus carrying Jewish residents, resulting in seven deaths and numerous injuries. The…
Killing of a Palestinian Armed Man - 2002-07-17
A Palestinian armed man was killed during a firefight with Israeli soldiers near the site of a deadly attack on a bus carrying Jewish settlers.…
Request from the USA, Russia, the United Nations, and the European Union to Israel - 2002-07-17
The USA, Russia, UN, and EU have jointly urged Israel to ease restrictions on Palestinians and support reforms in the Palestinian Authority. This request highlights…
Syria Sends Weapons to Iraq - 2002-07-16
Syria is reportedly sending weapons to Iraq, defying UN sanctions, as military analysts in Israel highlight a strategic shift in the region. The Iraqi parliament…
New York Talks for Peace in the Middle East - 2002-07-16
High-ranking officials from the U.S., Russia, EU, and UN are meeting in New York to discuss a peace plan for the Middle East, focusing on…
Terrorist Attack in the West Bank Leaves 7 Dead
A terrorist attack in the West Bank resulted in 7 deaths and 25 injuries, with responsibility claimed by multiple Palestinian militant groups. The attack occurred…
Iraqi Parliament's Support for Saddam Hussein - 2002-07-15
The Iraqi Parliament has unanimously backed military preparations to defend against a potential U.S. attack on Saddam Hussein. This decision comes amid warnings from Israeli…
Farrakhan Opposes U.S. Regime Change in Baghdad - 2002-07-15
Louis Farrakhan publicly opposes U.S. efforts to change the Iraqi regime, asserting that it is the responsibility of the Iraqi people to decide their leadership.…
Israeli Airstrike Today on Building in Gaza Strip - 2002-07-14
An Israeli airstrike targeted a building in the Gaza Strip believed to be a Hamas bomb-making facility, injuring at least 10 people. The attack involved…
Trial of Marwan Barghouti in a Civilian Court - 2002-07-12
Marwan Barghouti, a prominent Palestinian leader, is set to be tried in Israel, which he refuses to recognize. His trial is linked to allegations of…
Trial of Marwan Barghouti - 2002-07-12
Israel plans to trial Marwan Barghouti, a key Palestinian leader, in a civilian court, which he refuses to recognize. This situation highlights ongoing tensions between…
President Bush's Phone Calls for Middle East Peace - 2002-07-12
President Bush is actively pursuing a peace plan for the Middle East, which includes the creation of a Palestinian state contingent on new leadership. He…
Israel Arrested at Least 10 Palestinians Last Night - 2002-07-11
Last night, the Israeli army arrested at least 10 Palestinians in Nablus on suspicion of militancy, linked to attacks on Israeli forces. The closure of…
Israel Wants to Try Marwan Barghouti in a Civil Court - 2002-07-11
Israel plans to try Marwan Barghouti, a prominent Fatah leader, in a civil court for his alleged role in Palestinian attacks. Barghouti's lawyer asserts that…
White House Expresses Concern Over Closure of Moderate Palestinian's Office
The White House is concerned about Israel's closure of Sari Nusseibeh's office, a moderate Palestinian leader, citing it as unhelpful for peace efforts. Nusseibeh denies…
President Bush's Phone Conversations with Leaders of Israel and Saudi Arabia - 2002-07-10
President Bush engaged in constructive phone talks with Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon and Saudi Crown Prince Abdullah about Middle East peace efforts. These discussions…
Arrest of a Colleague of Jamaat-e-Islami in the Philippines - 2002-07-09
Hussein Ramos was arrested in the Philippines for allegedly preparing explosives for an attack on foreign interests in Singapore, linked to the radical Islamist group…
Under the Microscope: The Government Chooses Repression and Opposition to Peaceful Protests on the Anniversary of July 18
The Iranian government has opted for repression against peaceful protests marking the anniversary of July 18. This decision reflects ongoing tensions within Iran regarding dissent…
Meeting Between Palestinian Finance Minister and Israeli Foreign Minister - 2002-07-09
The Palestinian Finance Minister Salam Fayyad met with Israeli Foreign Minister Shimon Peres, marking a rare face-to-face discussion between high-ranking officials from both sides. The…
A Leader of the Islamic Jihad Organization Killed
Mohammad Darghama, a leader of the Islamic Jihad organization, was killed by an Israeli special unit near Jenin. The Israeli army is investigating the incident,…
Peres Meets with Abdul Razak al-Yahya, Palestinian Interior Minister, and Salam Fayyad, Palestinian Finance Minister - 2002-07-08
Shimon Peres is set to meet with new Palestinian ministers Abdul Razak al-Yahya and Salam Fayyad to discuss key economic and military issues. This meeting…
Egypt's Efforts to Resume Middle East Peace Talks - 2002-07-08
Egypt is actively seeking to mediate peace talks between Israelis and Palestinians by sending its security chief to engage with Israeli leaders. This comes amid…
French Foreign Minister Warns of Continued Reoccupation of Palestinian Autonomous Areas - 2002-07-07
French Foreign Minister Dominique de Villepin warns that the ongoing Israeli reoccupation of Palestinian areas jeopardizes the Palestinians' ability to conduct elections. This statement comes…
Funeral of a Palestinian Mother and Daughter - 2002-07-07
A Palestinian mother and her 2-year-old daughter were killed by Israeli gunfire, leading to a large funeral in Khan Younis where attendees demanded revenge. The…
Hesham Mohamed Hedayat Was on the Verge of Deportation from the U.S. in 1996
In 1996, Hesham Mohamed Hedayat, an Egyptian man, was nearly deported from the U.S. after killing two people at Los Angeles Airport. Despite this, he…
Three Palestinians Killed in Two Incidents
Three Palestinians were killed in two separate incidents involving Israeli soldiers. A 40-year-old woman and her 2-year-old daughter were shot in their car near a…
Three Palestinians Killed
Three Palestinians were killed by Israeli soldiers in two separate incidents, including a woman and her young daughter. The violence follows the death of a…
The Motive of the Egyptian Attacker at the Israeli Airline Counter Remains Unknown - 2002-07-06
An Egyptian immigrant opened fire at the Israeli airline counter in Los Angeles, killing two and injuring five before being shot dead. The FBI is…
30,000 Palestinians vowed to take revenge on Israel - 2002-07-06
Around 30,000 Palestinians pledged revenge against Israel following the death of a local leader in a car explosion, which they attribute to Israeli forces. This…
First Independence Day Celebrations After the September 11 Terrorist Attacks - 2002-07-05
The first Independence Day celebrations after September 11 were marked by heavy security and a shooting incident at LAX where an Egyptian man killed two…
A Palestinian Leader Killed Last Night in Car Explosion
A Palestinian leader was killed in a car explosion, leading to a vow of revenge from thousands at his funeral. The incident has heightened tensions,…
Los Angeles Airport Shooter Identified - 2002-07-05
An Egyptian-born man, Hisham Mohamed Hedayat, opened fire at Los Angeles International Airport, killing two and injuring seven before being shot by security. The FBI…
Reorganization of Palestinian Security Forces - 2002-07-05
Yasser Arafat has reorganized the Palestinian security forces by dismissing Colonel Jibril Rajoub and appointing Zuhair Manasra in his place, while Ghazi Jabali has resigned.…
Shooting at Los Angeles Airport - 2002-07-05
A shooting at Los Angeles International Airport resulted in three deaths, with the FBI stating it appears to be an isolated incident rather than terrorism.…
Curfews in Palestinian Areas May Be Reduced
Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon announced a potential reduction in daytime curfews in occupied Palestinian areas if calm is maintained, while nighttime curfews will continue.…
Shooting at Los Angeles Airport on Thursday Morning Leaves Several Dead and Injured - 2002-07-04
A shooting at Los Angeles International Airport resulted in two deaths and multiple injuries, with the assailant being shot by a security guard. The incident…
Israel: Almost all Palestinian terrorists under pursuit have either been killed or arrested
Israeli officials announced that they have killed or arrested nearly all wanted Palestinian militants in the West Bank, focusing now on lower-level operatives. Meanwhile, two…
Senior Palestinian Security Official Requests Written Notification of His Dismissal
Jibril Rajoub and Ghazi Jabali, senior Palestinian security officials, have been dismissed by Yasser Arafat, with Rajoub requesting written notification of his dismissal. This development…
Changes in Palestinian Organizations - 2002-07-03
Yasser Arafat has dismissed two senior security officials as part of reforms in the Palestinian Authority's security apparatus. This decision comes amid international and Israeli…
Israel Gradually Eases Complete Restrictions on Movement
Israel is gradually easing movement restrictions on Palestinians in the West Bank, a decision made by senior cabinet members. The nighttime curfew remains in place…
Meeting of the US, Europe, and Russia Regarding the Middle East - 2002-07-03
A meeting took place involving the US, Russia, EU, and UN to discuss the Israeli-Palestinian peace process and potential reforms in Palestinian leadership. President Bush…
Approximately One Hundred Palestinian Students Interrogated and Four Arrested
Israeli forces interrogated around one hundred Palestinian students in Hebron, arresting four amid ongoing operations to suppress Palestinian militants. This is part of a broader…
Sharon Described the Killing of Taher as Very Important - 2002-07-02
Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon justified the killing of Hamas member Mahanad Taher as a self-defense operation, while Palestinians labeled it a government-sanctioned assassination. This…
Israel Searches for Palestinian Bodies at the Palestinian Authority Headquarters - 2002-07-01
Israeli forces are searching for the bodies of Palestinians in the rubble of a destroyed building in Hebron after an explosion leveled it, while conducting…
Bush Will Not Retreat from Pressure for New Palestinian Leadership - 2002-07-01
U.S. Secretary of State Colin Powell affirmed that President Bush will continue to press for new Palestinian leadership despite ongoing violence undermining peace efforts. While…
Mahnad Tahir Killed - 2002-07-01
Mahnad Tahir, a senior Hamas bomb maker, was killed by Israeli forces in Nablus. This incident follows the evacuation of illegal Jewish settlements in the…
Hamas Vows to Avenge the Killing of Mohannad Taher
Hamas has pledged to take revenge for the killing of Mohannad Taher, a senior bomb maker, by Israeli forces in Nablus. This incident highlights ongoing…