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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…