July 2003
Tender for 22 New Homes in a Jewish Settlement in Gaza - 2003-07-31
Israel has announced a tender for 22 new homes in a Jewish settlement in Gaza, despite an international peace plan calling for a halt to…
President Bush: The Goal of Establishing a Palestinian State by 2005 is Realistic - 2003-07-31
President Bush asserts that establishing a Palestinian state by 2005 is still achievable, expressing confidence in Palestinian leadership and Israeli commitment. However, Palestinian officials have…
Meeting Today Between Israeli and Palestinian Security Officials - 2003-07-30
Israeli and Palestinian security officials are meeting to discuss a limited withdrawal of Israeli troops from two cities, likely Qalqilya and Jericho. They will also…
Bush: Establishing a Palestinian State by 2005 is Realistic
President Bush affirmed that the establishment of a Palestinian state by 2005 remains a realistic goal, citing positive progress in U.S. mediation efforts. The Israeli…
Bush and Sharon Meeting - July 29, 2003
President Bush is meeting with Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon to discuss the Middle East peace process and Israel's recent actions, including the release of…
Ariel Sharon Meets with President Bush - 2003-07-29
Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon met with President Bush to discuss the Middle East peace process, affirming his commitment while continuing the construction of a…
Hezbollah: More Israelis Will Be Abducted If Prisoner Exchange Talks Do Not Resume
Hezbollah's leader warns that more Israelis will be kidnapped if stalled prisoner exchange talks do not resume. The group is prepared to act if negotiations…
Israel Agrees to Release 540 Palestinian Prisoners Including Members of Hamas and Islamic Jihad - 2003-07-28
Israel has agreed to release 540 Palestinian prisoners, including members of Hamas and Islamic Jihad, as a gesture of goodwill towards Palestinian Prime Minister Mahmoud…
Cancellation of the Completion Ceremony for the First Section of the Fence Separating Israel from the West Bank - 2003-07-28
Israel canceled the completion ceremony for a controversial fence separating it from the West Bank, likely to avoid upsetting President Bush ahead of his meeting…
Ariel Sharon Expected to Request Government Approval for More Palestinian Prisoner Releases - 2003-07-27
Ariel Sharon is expected to request the Israeli government to approve the release of more Palestinian prisoners during a meeting before his talks with President…
Israel to Release One Hundred Palestinian Militants
Israel's cabinet has approved the release of nearly one hundred Palestinian militants as a goodwill gesture towards Palestinian Prime Minister Mahmoud Abbas. This decision coincides…
Palestinians Praise the Efficiency of Mahmoud Abbas, Prime Minister of Palestine - 2003-07-26
Palestinians have expressed support for Prime Minister Mahmoud Abbas's leadership amid ongoing tensions. Israel is defending the construction of a security barrier, which President Bush…
Mahmoud Abbas, Prime Minister of the Palestinian Authority, Visits Washington - 2003-07-25
Mahmoud Abbas is visiting Washington to meet President Bush and seek U.S. support for the release of Palestinian prisoners. He also discussed efforts to dismantle…
President Bush Identifies Terrorism as the Main Obstacle to Middle East Peace - 2003-07-25
President Bush and Palestinian Prime Minister Mahmoud Abbas aim to achieve peace between Israelis and Palestinians, identifying terrorism as the primary barrier to this goal.…
Approval of the Release of Over 350 Palestinian Prisoners by Israel - 2003-07-23
Israel has approved the release of over 350 Palestinian prisoners but will not release members of extremist groups like Hamas and Islamic Jihad. This decision…
Sharon: The Issue of Settlements Will Be Discussed in Formal Peace Negotiations
Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon announced that the issue of Jewish settlements will be addressed only in formal peace negotiations with the Palestinians, labeling it…
Mahmoud Abbas's Request from the U.S. - 2003-07-22
Palestinian Prime Minister Mahmoud Abbas is seeking U.S. intervention to pressure Israel into complying with peace commitments. He plans to discuss a timeline for the…
Sharon: The Cabinet Will Decide on Palestinian Prisoners on Wednesday - 2003-07-21
Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon announced that the Cabinet will meet to decide on the release of Palestinian prisoners. The decision comes amid Palestinian demands…
Ariel Sharon and Mahmoud Abbas Meet to Discuss the Release of Imprisoned Palestinians - 2003-07-20
Ariel Sharon and Mahmoud Abbas met in Jerusalem to discuss the release of Palestinian prisoners held by Israel. Israel plans to release several hundred prisoners…
Despite the Possibility of Releasing Some Palestinian Militants - 2003-07-19
Ariel Sharon plans to release around 60 Palestinian militants who have not engaged in terrorist activities as a gesture ahead of a meeting with Palestinian…
Palestinian Extremists in the West Bank Have Kidnapped the Palestinian Governor of Jenin
Palestinian extremists have kidnapped Haidar Irsheid, the governor of Jenin, accusing him of collaborating with Israel. This incident highlights ongoing tensions within Palestinian politics and…
An Israeli Newspaper: Bashar al-Assad Interested in Resuming Negotiations with Israel - 2003-07-17
Bashar al-Assad of Syria has expressed interest in resuming peace negotiations with Israel, which were halted three years ago, by contacting a UN official. However,…
Ariel Sharon, Prime Minister of Israel, Meets with Prime Minister of Norway - 2003-07-17
Ariel Sharon visited Norway to discuss Middle East peace with Prime Minister Jens Stoltenberg. His aim was to encourage the UK to cut ties with…
U.S. Provides $20 Million Aid to Palestinian Authority - 2003-07-16
The U.S. has allocated $20 million to the Palestinian Authority for rebuilding efforts after years of conflict with Israel. This marks a significant shift in…
Meeting of the Russian Foreign Minister with Ambassadors of Middle Eastern Countries - 2003-07-15
The Russian Foreign Minister Igor Ivanov met with Middle Eastern ambassadors to discuss Iraq and the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. This meeting is part of a diplomatic…
A Palestinian extremist group claims responsibility for the attack on a nightclub in Tel Aviv - 2003-07-15
A Palestinian extremist group, the Al-Aqsa Martyrs' Brigades, claimed responsibility for a stabbing attack at a nightclub in Tel Aviv that resulted in one Israeli…
Ariel Sharon's Meeting with Tony Blair in London - 2003-07-14
Ariel Sharon met with Tony Blair in London to persuade the UK to cut ties with Yasser Arafat, whom Israel accuses of terrorism. Despite Israeli…
Raan Ghisan: Yasser Arafat May Be Expelled - 2003-07-13
A senior Israeli official warned that Yasser Arafat could be expelled if he continues to obstruct Mahmoud Abbas's peace efforts. This tension has increased following…
Threat from Two Palestinian Militant Groups to End Attacks on Israelis
Hamas and Islamic Jihad have threatened to resume attacks on Israelis if the Palestinian Authority tries to confiscate their weapons. This statement follows a recent…
Ariel Sharon Arrives in London - 2003-07-13
Ariel Sharon has arrived in London to discuss the Middle East peace process with Tony Blair. He aims to pressure the UK to avoid contact…
Increased European Support for Mahmoud Abbas - 2003-07-12
European support for Palestinian Prime Minister Mahmoud Abbas is being emphasized, with Italy's Foreign Minister urging EU countries to strengthen his role in the peace…
Ariel Sharon's Visit to Washington - July 11, 2003
Ariel Sharon is set to visit Washington earlier than planned at the request of the White House, coinciding with a visit from Palestinian Prime Minister…
Palestinian Extremist Groups Say They Are Committed to Ceasefire with Israel - 2003-07-10
Palestinian extremist groups have announced their commitment to a ceasefire with Israel after discussions with Egyptian mediators. The leaders of Hamas, Islamic Jihad, Fatah, and…
Hamas Claims Commitment to Restrain Attacks on Israeli Targets
Hamas asserts its commitment to not attacking Israeli targets while demanding the release of Palestinian prisoners. This statement comes amid pressure on Palestinian Prime Minister…
Mahmoud Abbas Threatens Resignation
Mahmoud Abbas has threatened to resign amid criticism of his approach to peace negotiations with Israel. He has requested that the Fatah movement clarify its…
Nasrin Mahdavi's Report: International Terrorism and Its Goals in the West - 2003-07-08
The article discusses the threat of international terrorism to Britain and Germany, following the United States and Israel. It emphasizes the growing concerns over security…
Palestinians Say Israel's Decision to Release Fewer Than 400 Prisoners Is Insufficient - 2003-07-07
Palestinians are dissatisfied with Israel's plan to release fewer than 400 prisoners, demanding the release of all 6,000 detainees instead. This situation arises amid a…
Mahmoud Abbas Negotiates with Sheikh Ahmed Yassin, Founder of Hamas in Gaza - 2003-07-06
Mahmoud Abbas is negotiating with Hamas founder Sheikh Ahmed Yassin in Gaza to address the demands for the release of Palestinian prisoners and to maintain…
Israeli Cabinet Approves Release of Some Palestinian Prisoners - 2003-07-06
The Israeli Cabinet has approved the release of a limited number of Palestinian prisoners to support the Middle East peace process. This decision was made…
Palestinian Officials' Efforts to Maintain Peace - 2003-07-05
Palestinian officials are working to uphold a fragile peace with Israel by arresting anti-Israeli militants and negotiating with various groups. Mahmoud Abbas met with the…
Hezbollah Fighters Fired 26 Anti-Tank Rounds into Northern Israel
Hezbollah launched 26 anti-tank rounds into northern Israel from southern Lebanon, causing property damage but no casualties. This incident highlights ongoing tensions between Hezbollah and…
Israel Released 33 Palestinian Prisoners on Thursday - 2003-07-04
Israel released 33 Palestinian prisoners, with more expected to follow. The release includes individuals detained during a recent raid in Hebron, and Prime Minister Ariel…
Risk of Ceasefire Breakdown Between Israel and Hamas - 2003-07-04
Palestinian militants are demanding the release of imprisoned Palestinians, warning that failure to comply could jeopardize a newly declared ceasefire. Hamas spokesman Abdul Aziz al-Rantisi…
Palestinian Security Forces Deployed in Bethlehem - 2003-07-03
Palestinian security forces have been deployed in Bethlehem following Israel's transfer of security responsibilities. President Bush praised Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon for the withdrawal,…
President Bush Thanks Palestinian Prime Minister Mahmoud Abbas - 2003-07-03
President Bush expressed gratitude to Palestinian Prime Minister Mahmoud Abbas for his efforts against terrorism during a phone call. Despite a ceasefire, tensions escalated with…
Israeli and Palestinian Leaders: The Time for Difficult Decisions Has Arrived - 2003-07-02
Israeli and Palestinian leaders, Ariel Sharon and Mahmoud Abbas, have agreed to make tough decisions for peace during a joint press conference. They discussed the…
Israeli Forces Withdraw from Bethlehem in the West Bank - 2003-07-02
Israeli forces have withdrawn from Bethlehem, handing over security to the Palestinian Authority, which is seen as a positive step towards the Middle East peace…
Israeli Forces Prepare to Withdraw from West Bank Cities and Bethlehem - 2003-07-02
Israeli forces are set to withdraw from West Bank cities and Bethlehem following negotiations between Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon and Palestinian leader Mahmoud Abbas.…
Iran-supported cleric calls for killing of Jews who buy land
Ayatollah Kazem Al Husseini Al Haieri, an Iran-based cleric, has issued a fatwa calling for the killing of Jews who attempt to buy land in…
Israeli Bulldozers Begin Demolition of Mosque Foundation in Nasiriyah
Israeli bulldozers have started demolishing a mosque foundation in Nasiriyah, leading to protests and arrests of Muslim demonstrators. The Israeli government claims the mosque was…