March 2002
Israel Assures the U.S.
The U.S. has received assurances from Israel that its forces will not harm or capture Palestinian leader Yasser Arafat during an operation aimed at isolating…
Opening of the Arab League Summit - 2002-03-28
The Arab League summit opened in Beirut without key leaders Arafat, Mubarak, and Abdullah. Arafat's absence is due to Israeli restrictions, while Mubarak faces internal…
The US Peace Proposal is Under Review by Israel and Palestine - 2002-03-25
Israeli and Palestinian officials are reviewing a US peace proposal aimed at establishing a ceasefire. Meetings with US envoy Anthony Zinni are taking place, and…
Richard Cheney Willing to Meet Yasser Arafat Under Certain Conditions - 2002-03-20
U.S. Vice President Richard Cheney expressed willingness to meet Palestinian leader Yasser Arafat if a ceasefire plan is successfully implemented. This statement was made during…
Palestine's Readiness to Implement Ceasefire Plan Mediated by the U.S.
The Palestinian Authority has expressed its willingness to engage in a ceasefire with Israel, facilitated by the U.S. This development follows a statement from U.S.…
Dick Cheney's Visit to Israel - 2002-03-19
Dick Cheney visits Israel to discuss the escalating conflict with Prime Minister Ariel Sharon. His trip follows meetings with leaders from nine Arab nations regarding…
Demonstrations in Jordan in Support of Palestine - 2002-03-17
Thousands of demonstrators in Jordan rallied in Amman to show support for Palestinians and demand the government cut ties with Israel. The protests included calls…
Amnesty International Warns of Human Rights Violations in the U.S.
Amnesty International has warned the UN about human rights violations in the U.S. following the September 11 attacks, citing excesses in response measures. The organization…
Siege of Ramallah - 2002-03-13
Israeli forces are besieging Ramallah following a deadly assault that killed over 30 Palestinians. The situation escalated with clashes between Israeli soldiers and armed Palestinians,…
US State Department Human Rights Report Criticizes Israel and Palestine - 2002-03-05
The US State Department's 2001 Human Rights Report criticizes Israel and Palestine while also highlighting severe human rights violations in Iraq and Iran. It notes…