July 2004
Palestinian Women's Demonstration in Gaza - 2004-07-31
Palestinian women protested in Gaza against Israeli military operations, demanding an end to violence and better living conditions. The protests reflect the ongoing humanitarian crisis…
A Muslim Extremist Group in Uzbekistan Responsible for Wave of Violence - 2004-07-31
A Muslim extremist group in Uzbekistan is believed to be behind recent bombings in Tashkent that killed three and injured eight. The attacks are linked…
Israel's Secret Nuclear Arsenal - 2004-07-30
Ariel Sharon asserts that the U.S. supports Israel's right to self-defense, hinting at the country's nuclear capabilities. Mordechai Vanunu claims Israel has a significant nuclear…
Attack on US and Israeli Embassies in Uzbekistan - 2004-07-30
On July 30, 2004, bomb attacks targeted the US and Israeli embassies in Tashkent, resulting in two deaths and nine injuries. An Islamic group claimed…
Release of Three Westerners in Nablus - 2004-07-30
Three Westerners, including an American, a British citizen, and an Irish citizen, were kidnapped and then released by armed Palestinians in Nablus. The incident follows…
A Palestinian Militant Leader Killed in Southern Gaza Strip
A Palestinian militant leader was killed in an Israeli missile strike in Rafah, Gaza, along with a member of his group. The attack is part…
Ahmed Qurei Remains Palestinian Prime Minister
Ahmed Qurei has decided to stay on as the Palestinian Prime Minister after a brief resignation period, with Yasser Arafat agreeing to share security responsibilities.…
Colin Powell: Full Authority of Security Forces Should Be Given to Palestinian Prime Minister
Colin Powell emphasized the need for the Palestinian Prime Minister to have full control over security forces to effectively manage responsibilities post-Israel's Gaza withdrawal. This…
Colin Powell's Meeting with the President of Egypt - 2004-07-28
Colin Powell met with Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak to discuss regional issues, including Iraq and the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. Egypt offered to assist in training Iraqi…
Turkish Prime Minister's Visit to Iran - 2004-07-28
Turkish Prime Minister Erdoğan visited Iran to seek increased cooperation against Kurdish insurgents. Iranian officials, including Vice President Aref, assured Erdoğan of support, while trade…
A Schoolgirl Shot Dead by Israeli Forces
A 12-year-old schoolgirl was shot dead by Israeli forces in Gaza, along with a 50-year-old woman in a separate incident. This has sparked vows of…
Accusation Against an Islamic Charity in Texas for Conspiracy and Dealing with Terrorists - 2004-07-27
The U.S. Department of Justice has charged an Islamic charity in Texas and seven members with conspiracy and ties to terrorism, specifically alleging financial support…
Palestinian militants vow to avenge the blood of six fighters
Palestinian militants have pledged to retaliate for the killing of six fighters by Israeli forces in Tulkarm. Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon is committed to…
Iyad Allawi: Iraq's Relations with Israel Will Be Determined in Two Ways
Iyad Allawi, the interim Prime Minister of Iraq, announced that Iraq will not normalize relations with Israel until other Arab nations do so. He emphasized…
Palestinian Extremists Set Fire to Police Station in Gaza City - 2004-07-25
Palestinian extremists set fire to a police station and briefly occupied a government building in Gaza, demanding changes in security appointments by Yasser Arafat. Public…
Right-wing Jews May Attack One of the Holy Sites of Muslims in Jerusalem - 2004-07-25
The Israeli Minister of Security warns of a potential attack by right-wing Jews on Muslim holy sites in Jerusalem, driven by extremist sentiments against the…
At least three injured in Israeli helicopter attack on a house in Gaza City
Israeli helicopters attacked a house in Gaza City, injuring at least three people. This follows a previous attack that killed two Islamic Jihad militants. Israel's…
Three Members of Palestinian Islamic Jihad Group Killed
An Israeli helicopter strike in Gaza killed three members of the Palestinian Islamic Jihad, including a senior militant allegedly planning a significant attack. Concurrently, Palestinian…
A Palestinian Man Shot Dead in Gaza Strip - 2004-07-23
A Palestinian man was shot dead in northern Gaza, with conflicting reports on the assailants. The incident follows an Israeli airstrike that killed two militants,…
White House: UN Resolution Against Israel's Security Barrier Construction is Unilateral and Inappropriate - 2004-07-22
The White House criticized a UN resolution condemning Israel's security barrier in the West Bank as unilateral and inappropriate. Kofi Annan urged Israel to comply…
Plans for a Multilateral Conference on Israel's Proposed Withdrawal from Gaza Strip - 2004-07-22
Plans are being made for a multilateral conference to discuss Israel's withdrawal from Gaza, with participation from Palestinian officials and potential hosting by Egypt. This…
Javier Solana Defends UN Resolution on the Illegality of the Security Barrier
Javier Solana, the EU's foreign policy chief, defended the EU's backing of a UN resolution demanding Israel dismantle its security barrier in the West Bank.…
Palestinian Parliament Calls on Yasser Arafat to Accept Ahmad Qurei's Resignation - 2004-07-21
The Palestinian Parliament has urged Yasser Arafat to accept the resignation of Prime Minister Ahmad Qurei following political unrest. This comes amid ongoing violence and…
The U.S. Sends Armed Special Forces to Greece - 2004-07-21
The U.S. is sending 400 armed special forces to Greece for the upcoming Olympic Games, alongside Israeli and British security personnel. This move raises concerns…
UN General Assembly Calls on Israel to Comply with ICJ Ruling
The UN General Assembly is set to vote on a resolution urging Israel to comply with an ICJ ruling that deemed its security barrier in…
Chirac: Sharon Will Not Be Welcomed in France Until He Provides an Explanation
French President Jacques Chirac announced that Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon will not be welcomed in France until he clarifies his recent comments urging French…
United Nations Evacuates 20 Foreign Staff from Gaza Strip - 2004-07-20
The United Nations has evacuated 20 foreign staff from the Gaza Strip due to escalating violence in Beit Hanoun, where Israeli soldiers are clashing with…
Israeli Warplanes Fly Over Beirut - 2004-07-20
Israeli warplanes flew over Beirut after clashes with Hezbollah in southern Lebanon, resulting in casualties on both sides. The incident escalates tensions in the region,…
Sharon: Jews in France Should Reach Israel as Soon as Possible - 2004-07-19
Ariel Sharon urged Jews in France to immigrate to Israel quickly due to rising anti-Jewish sentiments. While he praised the French government's efforts against these…
Senior Hezbollah Member Killed in Beirut - 2004-07-19
A senior Hezbollah member, Ghaleb Awali, was killed in Beirut by a bomb placed under his car. Hezbollah and Lebanese President Emile Lahoud blamed Israel…
UN General Assembly Meeting to Force Israel to Dismantle Security Barrier - 2004-07-17
The UN General Assembly is considering a resolution demanding Israel dismantle its security barrier in the West Bank, following an International Court ruling. Palestinian representative…
US Foreign Aid Bill for the Upcoming Fiscal Year - 2004-07-16
The US House of Representatives has approved a foreign aid bill allocating $19 billion for the next fiscal year, focusing on military and economic support…
Palestinian Militants Release Ghazi Jabali, Head of Palestinian Authority Police
Palestinian militants released Ghazi Jabali, the head of the Palestinian Authority police, after a brief kidnapping. The release followed negotiations with the Jenin Martyrs Brigade.…
Discussion on Draft Resolution Declaring the Fence in the West Bank Illegal - 2004-07-16
The UN General Assembly is set to discuss a draft resolution proposed by the Palestinian representative, which calls for Israel to respect the ICJ ruling…
UN Envoy Criticizes Palestinian Leaders for Lack of Security Reforms - 2004-07-14
The UN envoy Terje Roed-Larsen criticized Palestinian leaders for failing to implement necessary security reforms, highlighting the worsening law and order situation. He noted that…
Israeli Helicopters Fire Missiles at Metal Workshop in Gaza Strip - 2004-07-14
Israeli helicopters targeted a metal workshop in Gaza, alleging it was used by Palestinian militants for weapon production. This incident follows the killing of a…
Israel's Emergency Plan - 2004-07-14
Israel has developed an emergency plan anticipating the chaos that would follow the death of Palestinian leader Yasser Arafat. The plan suggests that Israel should…
Egypt Surprised by Increase in Assassinations of Palestinian Activists by Israel - 2004-07-14
Egypt has expressed surprise at the rise in assassinations of Palestinian activists by Israel, warning that it will not proceed with plans to send security…
Nazi Baghlari Report: UN Emergency Session on Israel's Wall Construction - 2004-07-14
The UN General Assembly is set to convene an emergency session to address the Palestinian request concerning the International Court of Justice's ruling on Israel's…
Arab Countries Pursue Resolution Demanding Israel Abandon Security Wall - 2004-07-13
Arab countries are seeking a UN resolution to compel Israel to comply with an International Court of Justice ruling that deems its security wall in…
A Commander of the Islamic Jihad Group Killed by Israeli Forces
A commander of the Islamic Jihad group was killed by Israeli forces near Jenin while driving. One passenger was injured and subsequently arrested along with…
Sharon and Peres Attempt to Form a National Unity Government in Israel - 2004-07-13
Ariel Sharon and Shimon Peres are working together to establish a national unity government in Israel to support Sharon's withdrawal plan from Gaza. The Labor…
Israel Changes Part of the Route of the Controversial Security Barrier in the West Bank
Israel is altering part of the route of its security barrier in the West Bank to prevent Palestinian displacement, following a Supreme Court ruling that…
Joint Statement by the Prime Ministers of Turkey and Syria - 2004-07-13
The Prime Ministers of Turkey and Syria issued a joint statement emphasizing the need for a sustainable solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict and discussed enhancing…
Israeli Labor Party Accepts Ariel Sharon's Proposal to Join Government - 2004-07-13
The Israeli Labor Party has agreed to engage in discussions to join a unity government proposed by Prime Minister Ariel Sharon. This move comes as…
Under the Microscope: Khamenei and Hassan Rouhani's Statements on America - 2004-07-13
Dr. Alireza Noori Zadeh discusses the implications of statements made by Ayatollah Khamenei and Hassan Rouhani regarding the influence of America and Israel in Iraq's…
Ariel Sharon Invites Labor Party to Join His Coalition Government - 2004-07-12
Ariel Sharon has invited the Labor Party to join his coalition government as part of his strategy to secure parliamentary approval for a withdrawal from…
The Washington Post, July 11: Kurdistan, Autonomous or Independent?
The article discusses the aspirations of Iraqi Kurds for independence, highlighting the views of an 18-year-old Kurd who has never engaged with Arab Iraqis and…
Explosion in Tel Aviv - 2004-07-11
An explosion in Tel Aviv killed one Israeli soldier and injured 20 others, with the Al-Aqsa Martyrs Brigade claiming responsibility. The attack was framed as…
Israel Says It Will Not Comply with International Court Ruling
Israel has announced it will not follow the International Court of Justice ruling that deems its security barrier in the West Bank illegal and mandates…
At least 4 Palestinians killed in car explosion in Gaza Strip
A car explosion in the Gaza Strip resulted in the deaths of at least four Palestinians, including members of a militant group. Palestinian officials attribute…
Palestinian Officials to Go to the United Nations
Palestinian officials plan to approach the United Nations following a World Court ruling against the legality of Israel's security barrier in the West Bank. They…
International Court of Justice Rules Israel's Security Wall in Gaza is Illegal - 2004-07-09
The International Court of Justice ruled that Israel's security wall in Gaza is illegal and must be dismantled, with compensation owed to affected Palestinians. While…
Report by Nazi Baghlari: The Visit of the IAEA Director to Israel - 2004-07-08
Dr. ElBaradei, the head of the IAEA, visited Israel to promote a nuclear-free Middle East. This visit is significant as it reflects ongoing international efforts…
At least 8 Palestinians killed in northern Gaza Strip
At least 8 Palestinians were killed in a battle in northern Gaza, with one Israeli soldier injured. The fighting is part of ongoing tensions between…
Results of Mohamed ElBaradei's Discussion with Ariel Sharon on Israel's Nuclear Program - 2004-07-08
Mohamed ElBaradei met with Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon to discuss Israel's willingness to engage in talks about a nuclear-free Middle East. While this is…
A Member of the Al-Aqsa Martyrs' Brigades Killed by Israeli Special Forces
A member of the Al-Aqsa Martyrs' Brigades was killed by Israeli forces in the West Bank while attending a mourning ceremony. Additionally, a missile strike…
One Israeli and Seven Palestinians Killed in the Occupied Territories - 2004-07-07
In a recent escalation of violence in the occupied territories, one Israeli soldier and seven Palestinians were killed during military operations and an explosion. The…
Lawsuit Against an Arab Bank for Supporting Palestinian Terrorism - 2004-07-07
Five American families have sued an Arab bank for allegedly supporting Palestinian terrorism by channeling funds from Saudi Arabia to terrorists. They are seeking $875…
Pervez Musharraf: A New Iron Curtain is Emerging Between the West and the Islamic World
Pervez Musharraf, the President of Pakistan, warns of a new division between the West and the Islamic world, attributing it to political injustice and extremism.…
IAEA Chief's Visit to Israel - 2004-07-06
The IAEA Chief, Mohamed ElBaradei, visited Israel to discuss nuclear disarmament in the Middle East. Israel maintains a policy of nuclear ambiguity and is believed…
Meeting of Israeli Defense Ministry Security Office Head with Egyptian Intelligence Chief - 2004-07-05
The head of Israeli defense security met with the Egyptian intelligence chief to discuss security arrangements for the Gaza withdrawal. Egypt plans to send security…
One Israeli and Two Palestinians Killed in Three Separate Incidents
In three separate incidents, one Israeli and two Palestinians were killed in the West Bank and Jerusalem. The violence highlights ongoing tensions in the region,…
El Al Israel Airlines Resumes Flights to Turkey - 2004-07-03
El Al Israel Airlines is set to resume flights to Turkey after a suspension due to security disputes at Istanbul International Airport. The decision follows…
Israeli Forces Shot Dead a 9-Year-Old Palestinian Boy
Israeli forces killed a 9-year-old Palestinian boy during clashes with protesters in northern Gaza. The incident also involved the injury of an adult Palestinian, highlighting…
Israeli Soldiers Kill Five Armed Palestinian Men in Gaza Strip - 2004-07-02
Israeli soldiers killed five armed Palestinian men in Gaza and a 9-year-old boy during military operations. The Israeli army claims to be targeting weapon smuggling…
Ariel Sharon Willing to Relocate Parts of the West Bank Security Barrier - 2004-07-02
Ariel Sharon has expressed willingness to relocate parts of the West Bank security barrier following a Supreme Court ruling aimed at alleviating Palestinian hardships. This…
Death of a 9-Year-Old Palestinian Boy During Israeli Military Attack
A 9-year-old Palestinian boy was killed during an Israeli military operation in Rafah, Gaza, while playing football. The Israeli army was reportedly targeting tunnels used…