October 2002
Israel and Palestine Object to Sections of International Peace Plan - 2002-10-25
Israeli and Palestinian officials expressed objections to parts of an international peace plan proposed by the U.S. envoy William Burns. The plan suggests the establishment…
Los Angeles Report: Interview with the Swiss Interior Minister - 2002-10-25
The Swiss Interior Minister discussed various geopolitical issues, including the Israel-Palestine conflict and U.S. interests in Iran, in an interview with a Persian section reporter.…
Conviction for Arms Smuggling for Palestinians - 2002-10-24
A Jordanian court has convicted four men for smuggling arms to Palestinians in the West Bank, sentencing them to prison and hard labor. Four others…
Palestinians Demand a Timetable for Establishing an Independent State
Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon has reservations about a Western peace plan that includes withdrawing Israeli forces from Palestinian areas, citing security concerns. He is…
If Iraq Attacks Israel, It Will Face Israeli Response - 2002-10-16
President Bush affirmed Israel's right to defend itself against any unprovoked attack from Iraq, following discussions with Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon. This statement comes…
Saudi Warning to America - 2002-10-11
A senior Saudi official warns the U.S. against attacking Iraq before the war on terrorism is concluded, suggesting it could lead to increased terrorist attacks.…
Jerusalem: Capital of Israel or Palestine - 2002-10-03
The U.S. Congress has passed a law urging recognition of Jerusalem as Israel's capital, but the Bush administration maintains that its policy remains unchanged. This…
Mahmoud Abbas, Secretary-General of the Palestine Liberation Organization, Arrives in Moscow
Mahmoud Abbas has arrived in Moscow for discussions with Russian officials, including Foreign Minister Igor Ivanov, focusing on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict and peace talks. This…