July 2003
Bush: Establishing a Palestinian State by 2005 is Realistic
President Bush affirmed that the establishment of a Palestinian state by 2005 remains a realistic goal, citing positive progress in U.S. mediation efforts. The Israeli…
Significant International Award Granted to Writers Under Political Persecution - 2003-07-29
Over 24 writers, including those from Iran, received the Hellman-Hammett awards for their work amid political persecution. Nearly half of the recipients requested anonymity due…
Cancellation of the Completion Ceremony for the First Section of the Fence Separating Israel from the West Bank - 2003-07-28
Israel canceled the completion ceremony for a controversial fence separating it from the West Bank, likely to avoid upsetting President Bush ahead of his meeting…
Ariel Sharon Expected to Request Government Approval for More Palestinian Prisoner Releases - 2003-07-27
Ariel Sharon is expected to request the Israeli government to approve the release of more Palestinian prisoners during a meeting before his talks with President…
Palestinians Praise the Efficiency of Mahmoud Abbas, Prime Minister of Palestine - 2003-07-26
Palestinians have expressed support for Prime Minister Mahmoud Abbas's leadership amid ongoing tensions. Israel is defending the construction of a security barrier, which President Bush…
President Bush Identifies Terrorism as the Main Obstacle to Middle East Peace - 2003-07-25
President Bush and Palestinian Prime Minister Mahmoud Abbas aim to achieve peace between Israelis and Palestinians, identifying terrorism as the primary barrier to this goal.…
Mahmoud Abbas's Request from the U.S. - 2003-07-22
Palestinian Prime Minister Mahmoud Abbas is seeking U.S. intervention to pressure Israel into complying with peace commitments. He plans to discuss a timeline for the…
Ariel Sharon's Meeting with Tony Blair in London - 2003-07-14
Ariel Sharon met with Tony Blair in London to persuade the UK to cut ties with Yasser Arafat, whom Israel accuses of terrorism. Despite Israeli…
Russia Wants to Join the U.S. Peace Plan for the Middle East - 2003-07-12
Russia is expressing its desire to collaborate with the U.S. on a peace plan for the Middle East, with Foreign Minister Igor Ivanov set to…
Palestinian Extremist Groups Say They Are Committed to Ceasefire with Israel - 2003-07-10
Palestinian extremist groups have announced their commitment to a ceasefire with Israel after discussions with Egyptian mediators. The leaders of Hamas, Islamic Jihad, Fatah, and…