March 2004
Under the Microscope: Cooperation Between Hamas and Hezbollah - Increased Pressure on Iranian Freedom Seekers - 2004-03-31
Dr. Alireza Nourizadeh discusses the recent cooperation agreement between Hamas and Hezbollah, both backed by the Iranian regime, and highlights the growing pressures faced by…
Abdul Aziz Rantisi: George Bush is an Enemy of God and Islam
Abdul Aziz Rantisi, the new Hamas leader, condemned U.S. President George Bush as an enemy of Islam during a speech in Gaza. He threatened retaliatory…
Interview of Mohammad Reza Shahid with Iranian Journalist Masoud Behnoud - 2004-03-27
Masoud Behnoud, an Iranian journalist, participated in a discussion about journalism in Iran at Saint Denis University in Paris, invited by the Dialogue for Democracy…
Young Boy Shot and Killed in West Bank - 2004-03-27
A young boy was shot and killed in the West Bank amidst ongoing violence between Israelis and Palestinians. His family alleges that Israeli soldiers fired…
Thousands of Palestinians Took to the Streets in the West Bank
Thousands of Palestinians protested in the West Bank and Gaza against the assassination of Hamas leader Sheikh Ahmed Yassin by Israel. They condemned the U.S.…
Collaboration of Leaders of Two Main Kurdish Parties in Northern Iraq for a United Iraq - 2004-03-26
Masoud Barzani and Jalal Talabani, leaders of the main Kurdish parties in Iraq, announced their collaboration to establish a united Iraq. They emphasized the need…
Palestinians Condemn U.S. Action in Vetoing UN Security Council Resolution
Palestinians condemned the U.S. veto of a UN resolution that condemned the assassination of Hamas leader Sheikh Ahmed Yassin. Saeb Erekat criticized the U.S. for…
The U.S. Vetoes Resolution Condemning Israel - March 26, 2004
The U.S. vetoed a UN Security Council resolution condemning Israel for the assassination of Hamas leader Sheikh Ahmed Yassin. The resolution, proposed by Algeria, was…
Advertisement by 60 Intellectuals and Palestinian Officials in Al-Ayam Newspaper
A group of 60 Palestinian intellectuals and officials has urged for peaceful protests following the assassination of Hamas leader Sheikh Ahmed Yassin, warning that violence…
Palestinian Observer at the UN: The Killing of Hamas Leader is a 'Crime'
Nasser al-Qudwa condemned the killing of Hamas leader Sheikh Ahmed Yassin as a crime, holding Israel accountable for the consequences. In related violence, two were…
Palestinian Group Hamas Elects Spokesman as Interim Leader
Hamas has appointed Abdul Aziz Rantisi as its interim leader following the assassination of Sheikh Ahmed Yassin. The Israeli government has warned that no Palestinian…
Israel: The Killing of Palestinian Militant Leaders Will Continue - 2004-03-23
Israel has announced that it will continue to target and kill Palestinian militant leaders, following the assassination of Hamas leader Sheikh Ahmed Yassin. This situation…
Overview of Washington Newspapers, March 22, 2004
On March 22, 2004, Abbas Malayeri reviews Washington newspapers discussing the assassination of Hamas leader by the Israeli army, highlighting its implications for Iran and…
Sheikh Ahmed Yassin, Leader of Hamas, Killed by Israeli Forces - 2004-03-22
Sheikh Ahmed Yassin, the leader of Hamas, was killed by Israeli forces, leading to widespread protests among Palestinians who vowed revenge. The incident has escalated…
Calendar Day, March 22: Signing of Friendship Treaty Between Native Americans and the Governor of the Massachusetts Colony - 2004-03-21
On March 22, 1621, the governor of the Massachusetts Colony established a friendship treaty with a Native American tribe. This event is significant as it…
Sunday Night Phone Program, March 21: Review of Events of 1382 - 2004-03-21
The program featured a discussion on significant events in Iran during the year 1382, hosted by Dr. Ebrahim Biparva with guest Dr. Ahmad Tahmasbi. This…
One Hamas Fighter and at Least 4 Other Palestinians Killed in Khan Younis Area
An Israeli military operation in Khan Younis resulted in the deaths of one Hamas fighter and at least four other Palestinians. The incident highlights ongoing…
An Israeli Shot Dead by Al-Aqsa Martyrs
An Israeli was shot dead in Jerusalem by the Al-Aqsa Martyrs Brigade, which claimed responsibility. Concurrently, Israeli military actions in Gaza resulted in injuries to…
Abu Hafs al-Masri Brigades: We Will Halt Attacks Until the Policies of the New Spanish Government Are Clarified - 2004-03-18
The Abu Hafs al-Masri Brigades have announced a temporary halt to their attacks in Spain, pending the new government's policies. They claim responsibility for recent…
At least 4 Palestinians killed in Israeli army attack on Gaza Strip
On March 17, 2004, Israeli military operations in the Gaza Strip resulted in the deaths of at least 4 Palestinians, including militants and civilians. The…
Israeli Helicopter Gunships Attack Two Buildings in Gaza Strip - 2004-03-15
Israeli helicopter gunships launched an airstrike on Gaza City following two suicide bombings in Ashdod that killed 10 Israelis. Hamas and the Al-Aqsa Martyrs' Brigade…
Eleven Killed in Two Bombings in Israel - 2004-03-15
Two bombings in Ashdod, Israel, have killed 11 people and injured 15, with Hamas and Al-Aqsa Martyrs' Brigades claiming responsibility. The attacks led to the…
At least 11 killed and 10 injured in multiple bomb explosions in Ashdod port, Israel - 2004-03-14
Multiple bomb explosions in Ashdod, Israel, resulted in at least 11 fatalities and 10 injuries, with Hamas and Al-Aqsa Martyrs' Brigades claiming responsibility. This incident…
Democracy in Iraq
The U.S. government views the interim constitution of Iraq as a significant victory for its people, promoting democratic governance and civil rights. Key figures include…
Turkish Police: Attackers on Freemason Center in Istanbul Were Turkish Citizens - 2004-03-12
Two Turkish citizens carried out a suicide attack on a Freemason center in Istanbul after being trained in Afghanistan and planning to go to Chechnya.…
Hamas Declares It Will Avenge the Blood of 15 Palestinians Killed by Israel
Hamas has vowed to take revenge for the deaths of 15 Palestinians killed in Israeli attacks on refugee camps. The attacks resulted in the deaths…
Four Palestinians Killed and at Least 15 Injured in Clashes in Gaza Strip
Four Palestinians were killed and at least 15 injured in clashes at the Erez crossing in Gaza, where militants disguised as Israeli soldiers attacked. Hamas…
Prevention of Palestinians from Entering Israel During Purim Celebrations - 2004-03-05
Israel has closed off the West Bank and Gaza Strip to Palestinians during Purim celebrations due to heightened security concerns following a Hamas threat of…
Calendar Day, March 4: The Inauguration of Two Notable U.S. Presidents - 2004-03-04
On March 4, notable U.S. Presidents Thomas Jefferson and Franklin D. Roosevelt began their presidencies in 1801 and 1933, respectively. This historical note highlights significant…
Three Hamas Members Killed in Israeli Airstrike
An Israeli airstrike in Gaza killed three members of Hamas. This incident is part of Israel's ongoing military operations against groups accused of carrying out…
Nasrin Mahdavi Report: Masoud Rahnamai Wins Prestigious Metra Award
Masoud Rahnamai, a well-known theater actor residing in Austria, has received the prestigious Metra Award for his role in the play 'To Be or Not…