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…
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 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…
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…
Interview with Mr. Naqshbandi, Part One - 2002-08-22
The article presents the first part of an interview with Sheikh Mohammad Masoumi Liayi Naqshbandi, a prominent leader of the Naqshbandi group. The interview is…
Report Shahid: Meeting of Palestinian Ministers from France - 2002-08-22
Palestinian Minister of Information Yasser Abed and Minister Maher Al-Masri met with ministry officials. This meeting highlights ongoing Palestinian diplomatic efforts and their engagement with…
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…
Occupation of White Farmers' Lands - 2002-08-21
The Zimbabwean government is suppressing white farmers who refuse to vacate their lands, urging landless black citizens to occupy these farms. The U.S. does not…
Statements by the Minister of Justice of Zimbabwe Regarding White Farmers - 2002-08-20
The Zimbabwean Minister of Justice has called for landless black citizens to occupy white-owned farms amid police crackdowns on white farmers resisting eviction. Approximately 200…
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…
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…
Reason for Massoud Barzani's Absence from Washington Conference - 2002-08-16
Massoud Barzani, a key Kurdish leader in Iraq, did not attend a Washington conference due to logistical issues and as a protest against the U.S.…
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…
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…
Reporters Without Borders Condemns Iranian Judiciary
Reporters Without Borders has condemned the Iranian judiciary for suspending two reformist newspapers and issuing an arrest warrant for journalist Masoud Behnoud. This is seen…
Islamic Republic Releases Political Prisoner
Iran has released Parviz Safavi, a political prisoner and spokesperson for a reformist student union, after a month of detention. His arrest was part of…
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…
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,…
August 5: Anniversary of the Constitutional Revolution
August 5 marks the anniversary of Iran's Constitutional Revolution, which established the rule of law and the National Assembly as representatives of the people's will.…
Testimony of a Pakistani Woman Raped in Court - 2002-08-04
A Pakistani woman testified in court that she was raped by four men as retaliation for her brother's alleged illicit relationship. The case highlights the…
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…
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…
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…
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…
The U.S. Must Not Repeat Past Mistakes Regarding Iraqi Kurds
Masoud Barzani, leader of the Kurdistan Democratic Party, insists that Kurdish forces will not support U.S. actions against Saddam Hussein without guarantees for Kurdish autonomy.…
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…
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…