August 2002
Arrest of a Hamas Leader
Israeli forces have arrested Hassan Yusuf, a prominent Hamas leader, during a raid in Ramallah. This arrest is significant as it reflects ongoing Israeli efforts…
Iran in the Mirror of World Media, August 30, 2002
Recent reports highlight the presence of al-Qaeda leaders in Iran, drawing attention from major media outlets like CNN and the Washington Post. The Associated Press…
Under the Microscope: Delivery of Israeli Military Equipment to Iran - 2002-08-30
The article discusses the controversial delivery of Israeli military equipment to Iran and the reactions following a press conference held by Hojjatoleslam Khatami. This situation…
UN Envoy Urges Israel to Reduce Restrictions on Palestinians
The UN envoy has called on Israel to ease restrictions on Palestinians in Gaza and the West Bank, highlighting the severe economic impact of military…
Nasrin Mahdavi's Report: The Reflection of News on the Dispatch of Israeli Equipment to Iran in Germany - 2002-08-30
The article reports on the reactions in Germany to the news of Israeli military equipment being sent to Iran. This situation raises concerns about arms…
Palestinian Interior Minister Calls Suicide Bombings Unjustified Killings
Abdul Razak Yahya, the Palestinian Interior Minister, has condemned suicide bombings against Israel as unjustified and contrary to Palestinian tradition. Meanwhile, Israeli forces have reportedly…
Israel Expresses Regret Over the Deaths of Four Palestinians - 2002-08-29
Israeli forces killed four Palestinians, including a woman and her two sons, during a raid in Gaza, prompting Israeli officials to express regret and call…
Israeli Tanks Attack Coastal Village in Gaza Strip - 2002-08-29
Israeli tanks attacked a coastal village in Gaza, killing four Palestinians, including a mother and her sons. This incident follows previous violence in the area…
Asfari Calls Military Shipment to Iran Israeli Propaganda - 2002-08-29
Iran has denied any ties to a military shipment seized by German authorities, which they suspect was intended for Iran. The shipment, found on an…
Arrest of Two Palestinian Extremists - 2002-08-28
Israeli forces arrested two leaders of a Palestinian militant group in Ramallah, coinciding with the anniversary of a previous assassination. The Palestinian Authority's Minister of…
Israeli Forces Enter Gaza Strip - 2002-08-28
Israeli forces have launched an operation in the Gaza Strip to locate smuggled ammunition for Palestinian militants, resulting in explosions and military activity. This operation…
Start of Talks Between Israel and Palestinians - 2002-08-28
Israeli forces attacked Gaza just before security talks with Palestinian officials were set to resume, undermining hopes for progress. The talks were intended to address…
Denmark Calls for the Establishment of an Independent Palestinian State by 2005 - 2002-08-28
Denmark has proposed the establishment of an independent Palestinian state by 2005 as part of the EU's efforts to revive the Middle East peace process.…
Under the Microscope: On the Statements of Student Disagreements in Condemning the Sari Meeting - 2002-08-27
As the second anniversary of the attack on the student camp approaches, disagreements have emerged among students regarding the Sari meeting, particularly concerning Palestinian-Israeli negotiations…
US Asks Israelis and Palestinians to Renew Commitment to Israel's Withdrawal
The US is urging both Israelis and Palestinians to reaffirm their commitment to a withdrawal plan. Israeli troops have recently withdrawn from Bethlehem, but progress…
Hosni Mubarak: An Attack on Iraq Will Cause Chaos
Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak warned that a U.S. attack on Iraq would lead to chaos in the Middle East and many innocent casualties. He stated…
President Bush Meets with Saudi Ambassador Today - 2002-08-27
President Bush is meeting with the Saudi Ambassador to discuss key regional issues including terrorism and Iraq. The meeting highlights tensions between Saudi Arabia and…
President Bush Meets with Prince Bandar in Texas - 2002-08-27
President Bush met with Saudi Ambassador Prince Bandar in Texas to discuss key issues including terrorism and Iraq. Despite Saudi opposition to military action against…
Palestinian Journalists' Syndicate Bans Photography of Armed Children
The Palestinian Journalists' Syndicate has banned the photography of armed Palestinian children, citing concerns over children's rights and negative portrayals of Palestinians. This decision has…
Investigation into Allegations of Israeli Soldiers Looting Property and Abusing Palestinians - 2002-08-26
The Israeli army is investigating 35 complaints from Palestinians alleging that Israeli soldiers engaged in looting and abuse during military operations. This follows reports of…
Israeli Forces Once Again Pursue Militants
Israeli forces are actively pursuing suspected Palestinian militants in Jenin and have destroyed a home in Tulkarm. This escalation follows a statement from the Israeli…
Pursuit of Suspected Palestinian Militants - 2002-08-26
Israeli forces are actively pursuing suspected Palestinian militants in the Jenin refugee camp and have arrested a Hamas leader. This escalation occurs amidst a stalled…
Israeli Police Arrest Seven Arab Israelis
Israeli police arrested seven Arab Israelis linked to a suicide bombing that killed nine. The arrests raise concerns among Jewish Israelis about potential collaboration between…
2 Palestinians Killed in West Bank
Two Palestinians were killed in the West Bank, one by Israeli soldiers and another by a Palestinian militant group. The incidents highlight ongoing tensions and…
Israeli Army Enters Palestinian City to Arrest Suspected Palestinian Militants - 2002-08-25
The Israeli army has entered a Palestinian city to arrest suspected militants, delaying its withdrawal from the West Bank until security is ensured by Palestinians.…
Stop of Israeli Troop Withdrawal - 2002-08-24
Israel has halted the withdrawal of its troops from the West Bank and Gaza Strip until the Palestinian Authority can control anti-Israeli militants. This decision…
Possibility of Dismissal of a Professor Due to Terrorist Connections - 2002-08-23
Florida State University is seeking legal guidance on whether it can dismiss a Palestinian-American professor accused of terrorist connections after a controversial video surfaced. The…
Killing of Two Palestinians in Israeli Soldier Uniforms - 2002-08-23
Israeli forces killed two armed Palestinians dressed as Israeli soldiers attempting to infiltrate a Jewish settlement in Gaza. This incident follows a meeting where Palestinian…
Breaking Up a Hamas Terror Cell - 2002-08-22
Israel has dismantled a Hamas cell responsible for bombings that killed 35 this year, arresting 15 members. This includes individuals linked to a deadly bombing…
Israel Dismantles a Palestinian Militant Cell
Israel has dismantled a Palestinian militant cell responsible for multiple attacks resulting in 35 deaths over the past six months. The arrests occurred while the…
Smallpox Vaccination for Rescue Workers in Israel - 2002-08-21
Israel's security cabinet has decided to vaccinate 15,000 emergency rescue workers against smallpox due to fears of a potential biological attack from Iraq in response…
Israel Destroys Several Homes in a Brief Raid on the Refugee Camp in Khan Younis - 2002-08-21
Israeli forces conducted a brief raid in Khan Younis, destroying several homes and killing one Palestinian. In a separate incident, they killed the brother of…
Return of Palestinian Police to the Streets of Bethlehem - 2002-08-20
The Palestinian police have returned to Bethlehem following a security agreement that ended Israeli military operations in the West Bank. Israeli forces continue to patrol…
Brother of Senior Palestinian Militant Killed
On the first day of a security agreement between Israel and the Palestinians, Mohammad Saadat, brother of senior militant Ahmad Saadat, was killed by Israeli…
Israeli Bus Company Sues Arafat - 2002-08-19
The Israeli bus company Egged is suing Palestinian leader Yasser Arafat for damages resulting from attacks on its buses during the Intifada. The company claims…
Israel Withdraws from Two Palestinian Areas - 2002-08-19
Israel plans to withdraw its troops from Bethlehem and parts of Gaza after a security agreement with the Palestinian Authority, which has taken on the…
The Body of Abu Nidal Found in Baghdad - 2002-08-19
The body of Abu Nidal, a notorious terrorist, was discovered in Baghdad, reportedly from a gunshot wound and suspected suicide. He was a key figure…
New Meeting Between Israel and Palestinians - 2002-08-18
Israel is set to meet with Palestinian officials to discuss a ceasefire proposal aimed at ending ongoing violence. Key figures involved include Israeli Defense Minister…
Families of Palestinian Militants are Also Responsible - 2002-08-17
Israeli forces have demolished the homes of families of two Palestinian militants involved in terrorist attacks. This action is part of Israel's strategy to deter…
Curfew Regulations in Hebron, West Bank - 2002-08-17
Israel has reimposed curfew regulations in Hebron, West Bank, after a brief suspension. Eyewitness reports indicate arrests of individuals ignoring the curfew and injuries among…
Internal Conflicts Among Palestinians - 2002-08-17
Internal divisions among Palestinian factions are highlighted, with Hamas being blamed for obstructing a unified stance against attacks on Israel. Nabil Shaath emphasizes the group's…
Israel Warns of the Danger of Not Attacking Iraq - 2002-08-16
Israel has warned the U.S. that delaying military action against Iraq could allow Saddam Hussein to develop more weapons of mass destruction. Israeli leaders, including…
Israel Calls for Urgent Action Against Saddam Hussein - 2002-08-16
Israel is urging the United States to take immediate military action against Saddam Hussein, warning that delays could allow Iraq to enhance its weapons of…
Red Cross Assistance to Palestinians - 2002-08-16
The International Committee of the Red Cross has launched a new aid program providing $90 monthly coupons to 120,000 Palestinians in nine cities. This initiative…
New Aid Program for 120,000 Palestinians - 2002-08-16
The International Committee of the Red Cross has launched a new aid program providing $90 monthly coupons to 120,000 Palestinians in nine cities. This initiative…
The U.S. Will Not Increase Financial Aid to Egypt - 2002-08-16
The U.S. has decided not to increase financial aid to Egypt due to the imprisonment of democracy advocate Saad Eddin Ibrahim. While the U.S. still…
Meeting of Senior Palestinian and Israeli Officials - 2002-08-15
Senior officials from Palestine and Israel are meeting to discuss security matters, following Israel's decision to release $14 million in tax revenues to the Palestinian…
Israeli Forces Kill Palestinian Militant Today
Israeli forces killed Nasser Jarrar, a Hamas militant, during a home demolition in the West Bank, claiming he was planning an attack. This incident follows…
The U.S. Position on the Immunity of Its Peacekeeping Forces - 2002-08-14
The U.S. government, led by the Bush administration, is not planning to pressure other nations to grant immunity to its peacekeepers from the new International…
Leader of the Palestinian Authority's Terrorist Branch Goes to Court - 2002-08-14
Marwan Barghouti, a prominent Palestinian leader, is facing charges in an Israeli court for leading attacks against civilians. His lawyer claims he denies all allegations.…
One of the Leaders of the Intifada Officially Charged in Israel - 2002-08-14
Marwan Barghouti, a prominent Palestinian leader, has been officially charged by Israel for leading attacks against Israeli civilians. His trial is set for September, and…
Israeli Supreme Court Halts Deportation Order for Three Palestinians
The Israeli Supreme Court has temporarily stopped the deportation of three Palestinians linked to militants, giving the government time to justify the action. Concurrently, Israeli…
An American Pilot Refused to Transport an Israeli Official - 2002-08-12
An American pilot refused to allow Israeli Deputy Foreign Minister Michael Melchior to board a Delta Airlines flight due to security concerns, leading to his…
Meeting of Major Palestinian Factions in Gaza - 2002-08-12
Major Palestinian factions, including Hamas, met in Gaza to strategize against Israel, planning to shift their focus from attacks within Israel to military targets and…
Israeli Forces Shot Dead Armed Palestinian Man
Israeli forces killed an armed Palestinian man who shot at an Israeli surveying team in Gaza. This follows a series of violent incidents involving Palestinians…
Palestinian Terrorists Kill Settler in Jewish Settlement
Armed Palestinian militants killed a settler in a Jewish settlement in the West Bank shortly after a CIA meeting aimed at improving security in the…
Bombing Plot in Florida - 2002-08-09
A Pakistani man has admitted to plotting bomb attacks on power plants and Jewish sites in Florida, potentially facing 20 years in prison. His accomplice…
Israeli Prime Minister's Remarks Coincide with Palestinian Delegation's Visit to America - 2002-08-09
Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon urged the Palestinian Authority to control militants to achieve peace, coinciding with a high-level Palestinian delegation's talks in the U.S.…
Meeting Between Senior U.S. Officials and Palestinian Delegation, - 2002-08-09
Senior U.S. officials met with the Palestinian delegation for the first time in months to discuss the Middle East peace process. Colin Powell emphasized President…
Israeli Parliament Member Protests Against Sharon - 2002-08-08
Shlomo Ben-Ami, a former Israeli Foreign Minister, resigned from parliament to protest the Labor Party's alliance with Prime Minister Ariel Sharon. He had previously warned…
U.S. Secretary of State Meets with Palestinian Officials - 2002-08-08
U.S. Secretary of State Colin Powell met with Palestinian officials for the first time since President Bush's call for Yasser Arafat's removal. The meeting included…
Failure of Security Talks Between Israel and Palestinian Officials - 2002-08-08
Israeli military forces entered Beit Lahia, resulting in injuries and one death among Palestinian teenagers. Concurrently, security talks aimed at establishing a ceasefire between Israeli…
Israel Purchases Fifty Million Cubic Meters of Water Annually from Turkey
Israel has agreed to buy 50 million cubic meters of water annually from Turkey for the next 20 years, a deal announced by Prime Minister…
Palestinian Authority Leadership Principally Approves Israeli Ceasefire Plan - 2002-08-07
The Palestinian Authority leadership has agreed in principle to an Israeli ceasefire plan that involves a gradual withdrawal of Israeli troops from occupied areas in…
Israel Attacks Suspected Arms Factory
Israeli helicopters targeted a suspected arms factory in Gaza, injuring three Palestinians. The Israeli army aims to dismantle terror infrastructure, while discussions for a ceasefire…
Meeting of Senior Palestinian Officials with Israeli Defense Minister - 2002-08-06
Israeli Defense Minister Benjamin Ben-Eliezer met with senior Palestinian officials to discuss a ceasefire amidst escalating violence. Key figures included Palestinian Minister of Interior Abdul…
Palestinian Children Suffer from Malnutrition - 2002-08-06
A report reveals that over 20% of Palestinian children are malnourished, a significant increase from two years ago. This situation is particularly dire for children…
UN General Assembly Calls for Israel's Immediate Withdrawal to Pre-2002 Positions
The UN General Assembly passed a resolution demanding Israel's immediate withdrawal to its positions from two years ago, amidst escalating violence with Palestinians. The resolution…
Movement of Palestinians in the West Bank Prohibited
Israel has imposed a ban on Palestinian movement in the West Bank due to a rise in attacks. This includes restrictions on travel between major…
Exchange of Fire Between Palestinians and Israelis Continues - 2002-08-05
The ongoing violence between Palestinians and Israelis escalated with multiple fatalities reported, including a suicide bombing in Safed. Key actors include the Israeli army, Hamas,…
Arrest of Four Arab Israelis - 2002-08-05
Four Arab Israelis were arrested for allegedly supplying sensitive information to Lebanese militants in exchange for drugs and weapons. This incident raises concerns about the…
Recent Killings in Israel - 2002-08-04
A bomb exploded on a bus in Israel, killing at least 10 and injuring 40, with Hamas claiming responsibility. Following this, a Palestinian gunman killed…
House-to-House Searches in Nablus Continue - 2002-08-04
Israeli forces are conducting house-to-house searches in Nablus to capture Palestinian militants, detaining at least 50 individuals. This operation is a response to a recent…
Israeli Forces Likely to Remain in Nablus for Several Days
Israeli forces are conducting a military operation in Nablus, West Bank, to eliminate Palestinian militants, resulting in multiple detentions and casualties. This operation follows a…
Transfer of a Terrorist to the U.S. - 2002-08-03
Mohammad Mansour Jabareh, a suspect in a thwarted bombing plot in Singapore involving Al-Qaeda, has been transferred to the U.S. for interrogation. His cooperation may…
Continued Israeli Operations in Nablus - 2002-08-03
Israeli forces are conducting extensive operations in Nablus, arresting at least 50 Palestinians and destroying bomb-making facilities following a deadly bombing in Jerusalem. This military…
Israeli Military Operations in Gaza Strip - 2002-08-02
Israeli military operations have intensified in Nablus and Rafah, resulting in multiple Palestinian casualties amid ongoing violence. The operations are a response to a recent…
Israel Kills 5 Palestinians Including a Hamas Activist
Israeli forces killed 5 Palestinians, including a Hamas activist, during operations in the West Bank and Gaza. This escalation follows a deadly bombing in Jerusalem…
Claims of Massacre in Jenin Refuted
A UN report has dismissed Palestinian claims of a massacre by Israeli forces in Jenin, stating that the alleged death toll of 500 cannot be…
Return of Palestinian Tax Revenues - 2002-08-01
Israel has returned 15 million dollars of previously blocked tax revenues to the Palestinians, confirmed by Finance Minister Salam Fayyad. This comes after a prolonged…
The Army Will Quickly Attack Hamas
Israel's Defense Minister announced a swift military response to a bombing at the Hebrew University that killed 7, including 5 Americans. Hamas claimed responsibility, citing…
Hamas Supporters March in Gaza
Around 10,000 Palestinians demonstrated in Gaza to support a bombing that killed seven, with Hamas claiming responsibility and organizing the event. The march reflects ongoing…
King Abdullah's Views on Peace - 2002-08-01
President Bush and King Abdullah of Jordan are discussing Middle East peace plans at the White House. King Abdullah is expected to request U.S. commitment…
Meeting Between King Abdullah and President Bush - 2002-08-01
President Bush meets with King Abdullah of Jordan following a deadly bombing by Palestinians that killed 7, including 5 Americans. Bush expresses anger but remains…