September 2002
Arafat Exits Siege
Yasser Arafat emerged from his besieged headquarters in Ramallah after Israeli soldiers withdrew following international pressure. He criticized the Israeli actions as deceptive and stated…
Israeli Forces Shooting in Palestinian Refugee Camp Leads to Death of 13-Year-Old Boy
Israeli soldiers shot and killed a 13-year-old boy in a Palestinian refugee camp, injuring 25 others, many of whom were students. The incident occurred during…
Israeli Media Criticism of Easing Yasser Arafat's Siege - 2002-09-30
Israeli media are criticizing the government for loosening the siege on Yasser Arafat's headquarters, labeling it a significant failure. The criticism stems from perceptions of…
Anniversary Demonstration of the Intifada Accompanied by Arafat's Speech - 2002-09-29
On the second anniversary of the Palestinian Intifada, Yasser Arafat delivered a speech promising to continue the fight for a Palestinian state with Jerusalem as…
Yasser Arafat Exits His Besieged Building in Ramallah - 2002-09-29
Yasser Arafat emerged from his besieged headquarters in Ramallah after Israeli soldiers withdrew slightly due to international pressure. He raised his fingers in a victory…
Israeli Forces End Siege of Yasser Arafat's Headquarters
Israeli forces have ended their siege of Yasser Arafat's headquarters but remain nearby to prevent militant escape. Arafat claims this is a deceptive move by…
Palestinians March to Commemorate Intifada - 2002-09-28
Thousands of Palestinians marched in Gaza and the West Bank to mark the second anniversary of the Intifada, showing support for Yasser Arafat. During the…
More Demonstrations Expected Today in the West Bank - 2002-09-28
A member of the Al-Aqsa Martyrs Brigade was killed by Israeli fire in Gaza on the anniversary of the Palestinian uprising. This incident has sparked…
Iraqi Foreign Minister's Visit to Tehran - 2002-09-28
Iraqi Foreign Minister Najy Sabri visited Tehran to strengthen ties and persuade Iran to oppose a potential U.S. attack on Iraq. He emphasized the support…
UN Secretary-General Calls on Israel to Halt Attacks on Populated Areas in Palestine - 2002-09-27
The UN Secretary-General Kofi Annan urged Israel to cease its military attacks on populated Palestinian areas after a helicopter strike in Gaza killed two and…
One of the Leaders of Hamas Killed - 2002-09-27
A Hamas leader was killed during an Israeli raid in Hebron, while several others were injured in Gaza. The incident highlights ongoing violence in the…
Interview with: Dr. Hanan Ashrawi and Saeb Erekat - 2002-09-26
An interview with Dr. Hanan Ashrawi and Saeb Erekat discusses the Palestinian perspective on the ongoing Middle East crisis. Shimon Peres, Israel's Foreign Minister, asserts…
Death of Hamas and Al-Aqsa Martyrs Brigade Activists - 2002-09-26
An Israeli helicopter attack in Gaza killed at least 4 people, including a prominent Hamas activist. The attack targeted a vehicle believed to be associated…
Sharon: Those Under Siege Are the Greatest Killers in the World
Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon defends the siege of Yasser Arafat's headquarters, labeling those inside as terrorists. The siege has drawn international criticism due to…
Under the Microscope: Examination of the Security Council Resolution - 2002-09-25
The article discusses the recent Security Council resolution aimed at addressing terrorism and the Israeli military presence in Palestinian territories. It also highlights correspondence between…
The European Union Urges Israel to Withdraw Its Forces from Ramallah - 2002-09-25
The European Union has called on Israel to withdraw its forces from Ramallah, where Yasser Arafat's headquarters is located. This request comes amid ongoing violence…
Egyptian President's Visit to Saudi Arabia - 2002-09-25
Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak visited Saudi Arabia to discuss the potential U.S. invasion of Iraq and the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. He conveyed a letter from Iraqi…
Israel Refuses to Implement UN Resolution - 2002-09-25
Israel is refusing to comply with a UN resolution that calls for an end to the siege of Yasser Arafat's headquarters. The situation involves demands…
Yasser Arafat Continues to Refuse Israel's Request
Yasser Arafat is refusing Israel's demand to provide names of individuals trapped with him in his besieged headquarters. This situation escalated following recent suicide bombings,…
Israeli Tanks and Armored Vehicles Attack Gaza Strip - 2002-09-24
Israeli forces launched an attack on the Gaza Strip using tanks and helicopters, resulting in casualties among Palestinians. The Israeli military justified the assault by…
Israeli Attack on Gaza Strip - 2002-09-24
The Israeli military conducted a nighttime attack on Gaza, resulting in 9 Palestinian deaths and over 20 injuries. The operation targeted armed militants but also…
Israel Continues Siege of Arafat's Headquarters - 2002-09-24
Israel is maintaining its siege of Yasser Arafat's headquarters in Ramallah despite a UN Security Council resolution calling for its end. The siege is linked…
Arafat Rejects Israel's Conditions for Lifting the Siege
Yasser Arafat has rejected Israel's conditions for lifting the siege on his office in the West Bank, refusing to provide a list of individuals Israel…
Arafat Calls Students to Demonstrate - 2002-09-23
Yasser Arafat called for a demonstration by students at Bethlehem University to protest against Israeli suppression of Palestinian authorities. The event was marked by a…
Russian Foreign Minister Urges Israel to End Siege of Yasser Arafat's Headquarters - 2002-09-22
The Russian Foreign Minister has called on Israel to lift the siege on Yasser Arafat's headquarters, emphasizing the need for diplomatic engagement in the Israeli-Palestinian…
Europe Criticizes Israel Over Three-Day Siege of Yasser Arafat's Headquarters - 2002-09-22
Europe, particularly France, has condemned Israel's three-day siege of Yasser Arafat's headquarters, calling for an immediate end to what they describe as a horrific situation.…
Israel Ends Destruction of Yasser Arafat's Headquarters - 2002-09-22
Israel has ceased the destruction of Yasser Arafat's headquarters following a White House statement indicating that such actions would not aid in reducing violence or…
Palestinian Protests in the West Bank - 2002-09-22
Four Palestinians were killed during protests against Israeli military actions in the West Bank, where hundreds showed support for Yasser Arafat's leadership. Arafat refuses to…
Israeli Forces Tighten Siege Around Yasser Arafat's Office - 2002-09-22
Israeli forces have intensified their siege of Yasser Arafat's office in the West Bank following two suicide bombings in Israel that killed 7. The situation…
Iran Reiterates Opposition to U.S. Attack on Iraq - 2002-09-22
Iran's Foreign Minister Kamal Kharrazi expressed the country's firm opposition to a potential U.S. military attack on Iraq, emphasizing the need for UN oversight. He…
Under the Microscope: The Goals of Terrorist Groups in Renewed Violence in Israel - 2002-09-22
An interview with Dr. Alireza Noori Zadeh discusses the motivations behind renewed terrorist violence in Israel and a protest against penalties for Iranian lawyers in…
Yasser Arafat Continues to Oppose Israeli Demands
Yasser Arafat is resisting Israeli demands to surrender suspected militants, leading to public demonstrations in his support. Clashes have resulted in casualties as Israeli forces…
Concerns About the Fate of Yasser Arafat - 2002-09-21
Yasser Arafat is under siege in his compound in the West Bank, with Israeli forces attacking it while claiming he is not the target. The…
Siege of Arafat's Headquarters in Ramallah - 2002-09-20
Israeli forces have besieged Yasser Arafat's headquarters in Ramallah following a suicide bombing in Tel Aviv. The siege has led to the surrender of militants…
Palestinians Face a Humanitarian Catastrophe - 2002-09-20
The Saudi Foreign Minister highlighted the humanitarian crisis faced by Palestinians at the UN, condemning terrorism while urging global attention to injustices that fuel it.…
Warning Shots Fired at a UN Delegation
Israeli soldiers fired warning shots at a UN delegation visiting the Rafah refugee camp in Gaza, prompting the UN to consider a formal complaint. No…
Palestinian Officials Unable to Control Terrorism - 2002-09-19
A suicide bombing in Tel Aviv resulted in multiple casualties, leading Israeli officials to blame the Palestinian Authority for failing to control terrorism. President Bush…
After Six Weeks of Pause in Suicide Bombings - 2002-09-19
A suicide bombing on a bus in Tel Aviv resulted in at least 5 deaths and 60 injuries, marking the end of a six-week pause…
Israeli Soldiers Open Fire on UN Delegation - 2002-09-18
Israeli soldiers fired warning shots at a UN delegation visiting a Palestinian refugee camp in Rafah, causing no injuries. The delegation aimed to assist residents…
Violence Resumes in the West Bank - 2002-09-18
Violence has resumed in the West Bank after failed ceasefire talks between Israel and the Palestinians, resulting in multiple deaths. Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon…
Joint Meeting of Senate and House Intelligence Committees - 2002-09-18
The joint meeting of the Senate and House Intelligence Committees revealed that intelligence agencies had warnings about Osama bin Laden planning a major attack. The…
Suicide Bombing in Northern Israel - 2002-09-18
A Palestinian suicide bomber detonated himself in northern Israel, killing himself and injuring two. This incident follows Prime Minister Ariel Sharon's rejection of a Palestinian…
Explosion at a Palestinian School in Southern Hebron - 2002-09-17
An explosion at a school in southern Hebron injured at least 5 Palestinian students, with the cause unknown. Concurrently, Israeli forces conducted a raid in…
Israeli Forces Remain on High Alert
Israeli military forces are on high alert as life resumes after Yom Kippur. An Egyptian man was shot and killed by Israeli soldiers near a…
Strict Security Regulations for Yom Kippur
In anticipation of Yom Kippur, Israel has enforced strict security measures, prohibiting Palestinians from entering Israel and imposing curfews in reoccupied areas of the West…
Emile Lahoud: Lebanon Will Not Abandon Diverting Water from the Hasbani River
Lebanon's President Emile Lahoud reaffirmed the country's commitment to diverting water from the Hasbani River, which also supplies Israel, despite warnings from Israeli Prime Minister…
A Palestinian Arrested on Charges of Preparing a Suicide Bombing Attack - 2002-09-15
A Palestinian man was arrested near Jenin for allegedly preparing a suicide bombing. Israeli forces intensified security ahead of Yom Kippur and discovered bomb-making materials.…
Israel: We Accept the Risk of Missile Attacks if Military Action is Taken to Overthrow Saddam
Israel has warned that it will accept the risk of missile attacks from Iraq if the U.S. takes military action against Saddam Hussein. Shimon Peres…
Reactions of Arab Leaders to President Bush's Speech - 2002-09-13
Arab leaders reacted to President Bush's speech at the UN, with Egyptian President Mubarak urging Iraq to allow UN weapons inspectors to return to avoid…
No report received on the cause of the explosion - 2002-09-13
Israeli forces conducted an operation in Rafah, destroying homes and factories suspected of weapon production, resulting in casualties. Concurrently, an explosion in a Jabalia refugee…
Iraq's Reaction to the Statements of the President of the United States - 2002-09-13
Iraq condemned President Bush's statements regarding its alleged weapons of mass destruction, labeling them as lies without evidence. Various countries, including Russia and France, expressed…
Israeli Forces Attack City in Gaza Strip - 2002-09-13
Israeli forces attacked Rafah in the Gaza Strip, deploying tanks and conducting airstrikes against Palestinian militants. This escalation follows multiple assaults in the region and…
Following the Resignation of All Members of the Palestinian Authority Cabinet - 2002-09-12
All members of the Palestinian Authority cabinet resigned to preempt a vote of no confidence amid political tensions. Yasser Arafat has set a date for…
Four Major Global Crises - 2002-09-12
Kofi Annan, the UN Secretary-General, emphasized the need for urgent global action to address conflicts in the Middle East, Iraq, Afghanistan, and the India-Pakistan standoff…
Under the Microscope: September 11 and Its Consequences - 2002-09-11
The article highlights the ongoing conspiracy theories in Iran regarding the involvement of Israel and the United States in the September 11 attacks. This narrative…
Changes in the Palestinian Authority - 2002-09-11
Members of the Palestinian Authority cabinet resigned before a parliamentary vote, accepted by Yasser Arafat, amid concerns over corruption. Concurrently, Israeli forces arrested 10 Palestinians…
Israel and Palestinians Prepare for High-Level Negotiations
Israel and Palestinians are set to engage in high-level talks after Arafat condemned terrorist actions against Israelis. Shimon Peres will meet with Palestinian representatives to…
Possibility of Power Sharing by Arafat - 2002-09-10
The Palestinian Legislative Council is reviewing the cabinet chosen by Yasser Arafat, with some lawmakers supporting it if he agrees to share power with an…
Hundreds Prevent Former Israeli Prime Minister's Speech in Montreal - 2002-09-10
Hundreds of pro-Palestinian protesters disrupted a speech by former Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in Montreal, leading to violence and the event's cancellation. The incident…
Precautionary Measures on the Anniversary of the September 11 Terrorist Attacks - 2002-09-10
On the anniversary of the September 11 attacks, the U.S. closed its embassies in Indonesia, Malaysia, and Cambodia due to credible terrorist threats. Security measures…
Palestinian Legislative Council Meeting - 2002-09-09
Yasser Arafat condemned terrorist attacks on Israeli civilians and expressed readiness for peace talks during a Palestinian Legislative Council meeting in Ramallah. The meeting was…
Arafat Plans to Declare Suicide Bombing Illegal
Yasser Arafat plans to declare suicide bombings illegal and recognize Israel in a speech at the Palestinian Legislative Council. This session is significant as it…
Britain, France, and the Iraq Issue - 2002-09-09
The article discusses a report from a British research institute warning that Iraq could quickly develop nuclear weapons if it acquires radioactive materials from abroad.…
Yasser Arafat Condemns Terrorist Attacks Against Israeli Civilians - 2002-09-09
Yasser Arafat condemned terrorist attacks on Israeli civilians during a speech in Ramallah, arguing that such actions distract from Palestinian suffering and benefit Israel. He…
Israeli Government Prevents Attendance of 13 Palestinian Parliament Members
The Israeli government has barred 13 Palestinian parliament members from Gaza from attending a parliamentary session in Ramallah. This session is crucial for confirming new…
Four Palestinian Youths Injured in Jenin
Four Palestinian youths were injured during clashes with Israeli forces in Jenin, with one in critical condition. The incident highlights ongoing tensions in the region,…
Israel: A Powerful Bomb and 4 Rocket Manufacturing Facilities Discovered and Destroyed in Gaza Strip
Israel's military discovered and destroyed a powerful bomb and four rocket manufacturing facilities in Gaza, arresting two suspects. This operation coincides with heightened security measures…
Five Missiles Fired at a Metal Workshop in the Gaza Strip - 2002-09-06
Israeli helicopters launched an attack on a metal workshop in Khan Younis, Gaza, claiming it was involved in weapon manufacturing. The strike caused no casualties…
Potential Terrorist Attacks in Kazakhstan - 2002-09-05
A senior Kazakh security official has issued a warning about potential terrorist attacks targeting the embassies of the U.S., Israel, Russia, and Uzbekistan. The security…
Trial of Marwan Barghouti - 2002-09-05
Marwan Barghouti, a prominent Palestinian leader, is facing trial in Israel for allegedly planning terrorist attacks. He claims to represent the Palestinian people and argues…
Ariel Sharon: For the First Time, an Opportunity to Move Towards Peace with the Palestinians - 2002-09-05
Ariel Sharon expresses optimism about negotiating peace with Palestinians who reject terrorism, while a Palestinian official claims his words are a facade for military actions.…
Israeli Police Destroy Bomb-Laden Vehicle
Israeli police destroyed a vehicle loaded with explosives in northern Israel, while a separate incident in Gaza resulted in the death of an Israeli soldier…
Request for Illegal Declaration of Israeli Occupation of Palestinian Territories
Eight Israeli reserve soldiers have filed a petition to the Supreme Court to declare the Israeli occupation of Palestinian territories illegal. This marks a significant…
Egypt, Jordan, and Saudi Arabia Welcome EU Peace Plan
Egypt, Jordan, and Saudi Arabia have expressed support for the EU's 'Roadmap' peace plan aimed at establishing a Palestinian state by 2005. Jordan's Foreign Minister…
Israeli Army Exiles Two Palestinians
The Israeli army has exiled two Palestinians related to a suspected militant for two years to Gaza. This decision was approved by the Israeli Supreme…
Israeli Supreme Court Allows the Expulsion of a Palestinian Family
The Israeli Supreme Court has approved the expulsion of a brother and sister of a Palestinian militant to Gaza for their involvement in planning attacks…
Palestinian Security Official Calls for End to Violence Against Israelis
A senior Palestinian security official has urged an end to violence against Israelis, emphasizing that such actions undermine the Palestinian quest for statehood. Abd al-Razzaq…
Palestinian Supporters Protest Outside Shimon Peres' Speech in Johannesburg - 2002-09-03
Approximately 100 Palestinian supporters protested outside a college in Johannesburg during a speech by Israeli Foreign Minister Shimon Peres. The protests escalated into clashes with…
Israel's Investigation into Military Operations Continues - 2002-09-02
Israel is investigating a military operation that killed Palestinian civilians, led by Defense Minister Benjamin Ben-Eliezer. Palestinian officials criticize the investigation as meaningless, citing past…
Under the Microscope: The Existing Conflict Between the Iranian Government and the Minister of Intelligence's Opinion - 2002-09-02
Ali Younesi, Iran's Minister of Intelligence, asserts that opponents should have security, highlighting a conflict with the government's stance. The article also touches on historical…
Israel's Investigation into Military Helicopter Attack on the West Bank - 2002-09-02
An Israeli helicopter attack on the West Bank killed five Palestinians, including two children, prompting an investigation by Defense Minister Benjamin Ben-Eliezer. The incident is…
Israeli Forces Kill 5 Palestinians in West Bank Today - 2002-09-01
Israeli forces killed 5 Palestinians in the West Bank today, including four in Hebron and a 16-year-old in Jenin. The incidents highlight ongoing tensions and…
Nasrin Mahdavi Report: Seizure of Israeli Shipment for the Islamic Republic in Germany - 2002-09-01
A shipment containing military parts intended for the Islamic Republic of Iran was seized in Germany. Joschka Fischer, a prominent German politician, praised the efficiency…