October 2003
Under the Microscope: Israeli General's Criticism of Sharon - 2003-10-31
Israeli General Moshe Yaalon criticized military tactics in Palestinian areas for harming innocent lives and jeopardizing Israeli interests. The Press Freedom Defense Association also demanded…
United Nations General Assembly Condemns Construction of Israel's Security Barrier - 2003-10-22
The UN General Assembly condemned Israel's construction of security walls, viewing it as an infringement on Palestinian land, and called for the demolition of existing…
Ahmad Qurei Condemns Israeli Airstrikes
Ahmad Qurei condemned Israeli airstrikes that killed ten Palestinians, including Hamas members, and led to widespread protests in Gaza. Israel claims the strikes were retaliation…
New Report by Reporters Without Borders - 2003-10-20
A new report by Reporters Without Borders highlights Iran's dire press freedom situation, ranking it 160th out of 166 countries. The report also criticizes Israel's…
Mahathir Mohamad Calls for Unity Among Muslims Worldwide - 2003-10-16
Mahathir Mohamad, the Prime Minister of Malaysia, urged global Muslim unity against perceived European and Jewish dominance during a summit. He emphasized the need for…
Nazie Baghlari's Report: Palestine, the Main Theme of Arab Cinema at the Cairo Festival - 2003-10-13
The Cairo International Film Festival is showcasing a wide range of Arab films, with Palestine as the central theme. This highlights the ongoing cultural focus…
Palestinians Have Named Israel's Fencing 'Berlin Wall'
The UN Security Council is set to discuss Syria's request regarding Israel's fencing in Palestinian territories. The U.S. ambassador indicates that the Israeli fencing is…
John Negroponte, U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations: Syria's request regarding Israeli fencing will be discussed first
The U.S. Ambassador to the UN, John Negroponte, announced that the Security Council will discuss Syria's request regarding Israeli fencing in Palestinian territories. The discussion…
Ann Cooper, Executive Director of the Committee to Protect Journalists, Inquires About the Deaths of Three Non-American Journalists
Ann Cooper, Executive Director of the Committee to Protect Journalists, is seeking answers from the U.S. Department of Defense about the deaths of three journalists…
State of Emergency Declared by Yasser Arafat - 2003-10-06
Yasser Arafat declared a state of emergency amid threats from Israel to remove him from power following a recent suicide attack. An emergency cabinet was…
Israel Blocks Palestinian Territories in the West Bank and Gaza Strip - 2003-10-03
Israel has blocked Palestinian territories in the West Bank and Gaza Strip in anticipation of Yom Kippur. The Israeli army is also creating new security…
Review of the Continued Construction of Security Barriers Around Palestinian Territories - 2003-10-01
The Israeli government is discussing the ongoing construction of security barriers in the West Bank, with Ariel Sharon advocating for barriers around Jewish settlements. The…