February 2003
In clashes on Sunday, 9 Palestinians and 1 Israeli soldier killed - 2003-02-24
On Sunday, violent clashes resulted in the deaths of 9 Palestinians and 1 Israeli soldier, primarily in Gaza. The violence erupted as Israeli forces were…
Six Palestinians Killed in Israeli Assault on Beit Hanoun
Israeli forces conducted an assault on Beit Hanoun, resulting in the deaths of six Palestinians. This escalation follows recent attacks by Hamas on Israeli military…
Germany Denies Withdrawal of Its Peacekeepers from Afghanistan
Germany has denied rumors of withdrawing its peacekeepers from Afghanistan amid concerns about a potential war in Iraq. The German Defense Minister's comments were misinterpreted,…
Eight Palestinians and One Israeli Soldier Killed in Clashes in Gaza Strip - 2003-02-23
In violent clashes in the Gaza Strip, eight Palestinians and one Israeli soldier were killed. The violence escalated following an Israeli operation aimed at locating…
Nearly 40 Israeli Tanks Attack Crowded Civilian Areas with Support from Armed Helicopters - 2003-02-19
Israeli forces launched an attack on civilian areas in Gaza, resulting in multiple casualties. The Palestinian leadership is seeking international condemnation, while the Israeli military…
Palestinians: Israeli Tanks Enter Gaza City Today Supported by Helicopter Gunships - 2003-02-19
Israeli tanks, supported by helicopter gunships, entered Gaza City shortly after the killing of a Hamas leader in the West Bank. This escalation follows the…
On This Day, February 19: Edison Patented the Phonograph - 2003-02-19
On February 19, 1878, Thomas Edison patented the phonograph, marking a significant advancement in sound recording technology. This invention played a crucial role in the…
A Senior Hamas Member Killed by Israeli Security Forces - 2003-02-18
Israeli security forces killed a senior Hamas member during a raid in Gaza, following the destruction of another militant's home. This comes after an attack…
Four Palestinians Killed in Explosion in Southern Gaza City - 2003-02-16
An explosion in southern Gaza City has killed at least four Palestinians, destroying a house in a Hamas stronghold. This incident follows a recent attack…
Explosion of an Israeli Forces Tank - 2003-02-15
An Israeli forces tank was destroyed by a roadside bomb in northern Gaza, resulting in the death of all its occupants. The extremist group Hamas…
An Inside Look: Interview with Ramadan Haji Mashhadi on the Secret Contacts Between Iran and the U.S.
The Washington Post reported on secret negotiations between Iran and the U.S. regarding Iraq. Ramadan Haji Mashhadi, a legal expert, provided insights on these discussions.…
A Palestinian Bomber Arrested Near Ramallah in the West Bank - 2003-02-10
Israeli forces arrested a Palestinian bomber near Ramallah and shot dead two suspected militants. The bomber, linked to Hamas, had explosives that were neutralized by…
Hamas Leader Calls for Global Muslim Attacks on American Interests
Sheikh Ahmed Yassin of Hamas has called on Muslims globally to target American interests if the U.S. goes to war with Iraq. This statement was…
Interview with Ramezan Haji Mashadi, Attorney for Abbass Abdi and Ali Ghazian
Ramezan Haji Mashadi, attorney for reformist Abbass Abdi and pollster Ali Ghazian, discusses their sentencing to prison for allegedly providing information to foreigners. Their polls…
Two Farmers Killed in Gaza by Israeli Tank Fire
Two farmers were killed by Israeli tank fire in Gaza, and two other civilians were injured. Additionally, a Palestinian man was sentenced to 27 years…