April 2002
Israel Occupies More Than Half of the Palestinian Section of Hebron - 2002-04-30
Israel has occupied over half of the Palestinian area in Hebron following an attack that killed four Israelis. This military action has resulted in the…
Chinese Prime Minister Calls for Israel's Withdrawal from Palestinian Territories
Chinese Prime Minister Zhu Rongji called for Israel to withdraw from Palestinian territories during talks with Lebanese Prime Minister Rafik Hariri. Zhu emphasized that violence…
Israel Must Complete Its Withdrawal
President Bush is urging Israel to fully withdraw from recently occupied Palestinian territories, emphasizing the need to end military operations. The U.S. is also considering…
The United States and Saudi Arabia Share a Unified Stance on the Existence of Two States, Israel and Palestine
President Bush and Crown Prince Abdullah of Saudi Arabia discussed the need for a peaceful resolution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, emphasizing a two-state solution. The…
Countering Recent Anti-Semitic Attacks in Europe - April 26, 2002
The EU has condemned a rise in anti-Semitic attacks across Europe and called for enhanced security at Jewish sites. This response follows recent synagogue attacks…
Israel Calls for Change in UN Fact-Finding Mission Composition - 2002-04-24
Israel is demanding changes to the UN fact-finding mission investigating its military actions in Jenin, citing the need for military and anti-terrorism experts. Palestinians accuse…
Israel's Withdrawal from Ramallah Has Begun - 2002-04-21
Israeli forces have begun withdrawing from Ramallah after weeks of occupation, but remain around Yasser Arafat's residence. The Church of the Nativity in Bethlehem is…
Israel Accepts Visit of UN Investigation Team to Palestinian Refugee Camp - 2002-04-20
Israel has agreed to allow a UN investigation team to assess the impact of its military operations in a Palestinian refugee camp. This follows claims…
Yasser Arafat Willing to Prosecute Terrorism Suspects - April 20, 2002
Yasser Arafat expressed his readiness to prosecute suspects in the murder of Israeli Minister Rehavam Ze'evi. Israel demands the handover of these suspects as a…
Arab Countries Demand Investigations - 2002-04-19
Arab representatives at the UN are demanding investigations into the destruction of the Palestinian refugee camp in Jenin. The UN Security Council is discussing a…
Israel Withdraws from Jenin City and Adjacent Refugee Camp - 2002-04-19
Israel has withdrawn its forces from Jenin and its adjacent refugee camp after a military operation that resulted in significant destruction and casualties. The situation…
Israel Withdraws from Jenin City - 2002-04-19
Israel has withdrawn its military forces from Jenin and is preparing to leave Nablus, while maintaining a presence in Bethlehem and Ramallah. A Palestinian suicide…
International Pressure on Israel - April 19, 2002
International pressure is increasing on Israel regarding its military actions in Jenin, with the UN Security Council discussing a resolution for an investigation. Israel has…
Israel's Opposition to the Deployment of a Multinational Force - 2002-04-19
Israel has rejected a UN proposal for a multinational force in Palestinian territories aimed at ending the conflict with the Palestinians. The Israeli Deputy Representative…
Arrest of a Hamas Military Leader
Israel has arrested a Hamas military leader and killed three Palestinians in military operations in the West Bank. The incident highlights ongoing tensions and military…
On the Line with Eric Felton: The Fight Against Terrorism in the Middle East - 2002-04-16
The article discusses the military invasion of Palestine by Israel and its implications in the context of the fight against terrorism in the Middle East.…
UN Human Rights Commission Condemns Israel - 2002-04-15
The UN Human Rights Commission condemned Israel for alleged human rights violations against Palestinians, passing a resolution with significant support despite opposition from some European…
Postponement of U.S. Secretary of State's Meeting with Yasser Arafat - 2002-04-13
Colin Powell has delayed his meeting with Yasser Arafat, originally set for today, possibly rescheduling it for Sunday. Powell emphasizes the need for Arafat to…
Reconsideration of Powell and Arafat Meeting - 2002-04-12
U.S. Secretary of State Colin Powell is reconsidering a meeting with Palestinian leader Yasser Arafat following a suicide bombing in Jerusalem. President Bush expects Arafat…
Kofi Annan Calls for Deployment of International Forces in the Middle East - 2002-04-12
Kofi Annan has called for the urgent deployment of international forces to address the escalating humanitarian crisis and human rights violations in the Middle East.…
Under the Microscope, April 11, 2002: Hope for Colin Powell's Mission - 2002-04-12
The article discusses Ariel Sharon's unprecedented lack of communication with the United States as Israeli Prime Minister, amidst hopes for Colin Powell's diplomatic mission. This…
Nasrin Mahdavi's Report, April 6, 2002: German Press and America's Request from Israel - 2002-04-09
The article discusses the reactions of German newspapers to President Bush's speech regarding peace in the Middle East, highlighting America's requests to Israel. This is…
Increase in Global Oil Prices - 2002-04-09
Saddam Hussein has halted Iraq's oil exports in protest against Israel, leading to a rise in global oil prices. Venezuela is also facing a general…
Artillery Fire Exchange and Rocket Launching Between Israeli Forces and Hezbollah Militants - 2002-04-08
An ongoing exchange of artillery fire and rocket attacks has been occurring for six days between Israeli forces and Hezbollah militants, with Israel responding to…
European Commission President Urges Israel to Immediately Withdraw Forces from Newly Occupied Palestinian Areas - 2002-04-08
European Commission President Romano Prodi has called for Israel to withdraw its forces from newly occupied Palestinian territories to facilitate humanitarian aid. He also urged…
Iraq Halts Oil Exports for One Month
Iraq is stopping its oil exports for one month in protest against Israel's actions towards Palestinians, as declared by President Saddam Hussein. This move aims…
Calendar Day: April 2 - 2002-04-08
On April 2, 1917, President Woodrow Wilson declared war on Germany, marking a significant moment in U.S. involvement in World War I. This decision was…
Syria Withdraws Its Forces from Areas Near the Port City of Sidon in Lebanon - 2002-04-07
Syria has withdrawn its troops from near Sidon, Lebanon, amidst rising tensions between Israel and Hezbollah. This move is significant as Hezbollah has been involved…
Bloodiest Day of War Since Israel's Attack
At least twenty-five Palestinians were killed in the bloodiest day of conflict since Israel's attack on militants in the West Bank. The incident follows a…
Turkish Prime Minister's Comments on Israel - 2002-04-06
Turkish Prime Minister Bulent Ecevit clarified his comments accusing Israel of genocide against Palestinians, stating it was not his intention to be interpreted that way.…
Israel Must Withdraw Its Forces
President Bush urges Israel to withdraw its forces from recently occupied Palestinian territories during a joint conference with British Prime Minister Tony Blair. Both leaders…
Syrian Forces Retreating Towards the Bekaa Valley
Syria is withdrawing its forces from Sidon towards the Bekaa Valley amid rising tensions between Israel and Hezbollah. This move comes as Hezbollah continues to…
Documents Against Yasser Arafat - 2002-04-05
Israel has obtained documents allegedly signed by Yasser Arafat that authorize payments to militants labeled as terrorists. The authenticity of these documents is disputed by…
New United Nations Resolution - 2002-04-05
The UN Security Council approved a resolution supporting Colin Powell's upcoming mission to the Middle East and called for Israel's immediate withdrawal from recently occupied…
Controversial Issue of Iran's Nuclear Power Plant - 2002-04-05
Iran's Foreign Minister Kamāl Kharāzi is meeting with President Putin to discuss the construction of a second nuclear reactor in Iran, amidst U.S. concerns about…
Israel's Entry into the City of Hebron - 2002-04-05
Israel has intensified its military operations in Palestinian territories, entering Hebron and controlling additional cities. Clashes in Jenin resulted in multiple casualties on both sides,…
European Union Delegation Will Not Be Allowed to Meet Yasser Arafat - 2002-04-04
Israel has prohibited a European Union delegation from meeting with Yasser Arafat, following a U.S. request to send a special envoy to do so. This…
Protests Against the Continued Siege of Yasser Arafat - 2002-04-04
On April 4, 2002, thousands of Arabs protested across the Middle East against Israel's actions and the siege of Yasser Arafat. The protests turned violent…
Dispatch of European Union Diplomatic Mission - 2002-04-04
The European Union is sending a diplomatic mission to the Middle East to address the ongoing conflict, with uncertainty about meeting Yasser Arafat. The mission…
Extraordinary Meeting of the United Nations - 2002-04-03
The UN Security Council is convening to address the Middle East crisis, urged by Arab diplomats to pressure Israel into complying with UN resolutions for…
International Red Cross and Red Crescent Request
The International Red Cross and Red Crescent have urged Israel and the Palestinians to permit medical aid workers to operate in the West Bank, citing…
Emergency Meeting of Foreign Ministers of Arab League Member States - 2002-04-03
An emergency meeting of Arab League foreign ministers is scheduled to address the worsening situation in the Middle East, particularly the Israeli occupation of Palestinian…
Colin Powell: Arafat Can Still Play a Role in the Peace Process
Colin Powell emphasized that Yasser Arafat still has a potential role in the Middle East peace process, urging Israel not to exile him. He acknowledged…
UN Secretary-General: Much Worse Days May Be Ahead
UN Secretary-General Kofi Annan warned of potentially worse days ahead in the Israel-Palestine conflict unless the underlying issues are addressed. His comments came during a…
Crude Oil Prices Reach Highest Level in Six Months
Crude oil prices have surged to a six-month high due to concerns over Middle Eastern oil flow disruptions from ongoing Israel-Palestine conflicts and signs of…
Meeting of Foreign Ministers of Islamic Countries Today in Kuala Lumpur - 2002-04-01
Foreign ministers from 57 Islamic countries are convening in Kuala Lumpur to address international terrorism and its roots, with a likely condemnation of Israel for…