March 2002
President Bush's Request to Arafat - 2002-03-31
President Bush urged Palestinian leader Yasser Arafat to take stronger actions against suicide attacks on Israel, particularly following a recent incident in Tel Aviv. He…
President Bush's Administration and Middle East Events - March 30, 2002
The Bush administration is closely monitoring events in the Middle East, with special envoy Anthony Zinni engaging with both Israeli and Palestinian leaders. This is…
Ariel Sharon Says Yasser Arafat Must Be Completely Isolated - March 29, 2002
Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon has called for the complete isolation of Palestinian leader Yasser Arafat amidst ongoing clashes between Israeli and Palestinian forces near…
Massacre at Passover Ceremony - 2002-03-28
A suicide bombing during a Passover dinner in Netanya, Israel, resulted in twenty deaths and over a hundred injuries. The attack was claimed by Hamas,…
Israel's Reaction to Yesterday's Suicide Attack - 2002-03-28
Israel is evaluating its response to a suicide attack by Palestinians that resulted in 21 deaths and over 100 injuries. Key figures involved include Israeli…
Ariel Sharon Willing to Attend Arab Leaders Summit
Ariel Sharon has expressed interest in attending an upcoming Arab leaders summit in Beirut to discuss the Saudi peace plan. This proposal involves Israel normalizing…
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…
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…
Israeli Forces Evacuate Bethlehem and Beit Jala - 2002-03-19
Israeli forces have evacuated Bethlehem and Beit Jala, fulfilling a key Palestinian condition for ceasefire negotiations. This move follows high-level talks between U.S. officials and…
Dick Cheney to Meet Ariel Sharon in Israel Today - 2002-03-18
Dick Cheney is in Israel to discuss ending violence between Israelis and Palestinians, the global war on terrorism, and Iraq with Prime Minister Ariel Sharon.…
Sharon Withdraws from Talks on Ceasefire in the Middle East - 2002-03-17
Ariel Sharon has withdrawn from planned discussions on a ceasefire with Palestinian officials, following Palestinian demands for an Israeli withdrawal from occupied territories. The situation…
Continued Violent Clashes in the Middle East - 2002-03-17
Violent clashes continue in the Middle East, with a Palestinian gunman killing one Israeli and injuring several others, followed by a suicide bombing in East…
Facilitating General Zinni's Mission - 2002-03-16
Israeli forces are withdrawing from Ramallah after a three-day occupation, coinciding with U.S. envoy Anthony Zinni's efforts to broker a ceasefire between Israel and the…
Israel Still Does Not Allow Arafat to Travel Abroad - 2002-03-12
Israel continues to restrict Yasser Arafat's travel despite claims of allowing him freedom of movement within Palestinian-controlled areas. The situation escalated with Israeli forces conducting…
At least 14 killed in two suicide attacks inside Israel
Two suicide attacks in Israel resulted in at least 14 deaths, with one bombing in Jerusalem and gunfire in Netanya. The Al-Aqsa Martyrs' Brigade and…
U.S. Special Envoy's Visit to the Middle East - 2002-03-09
Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon has dropped his precondition for ceasefire talks with Palestinians, stating negotiations will proceed despite ongoing violence. This development coincides with…
US State Department Criticizes Israel's Actions and Policies Again - 2002-03-09
The US State Department has reiterated its criticism of Israel's military actions against Palestinians, urging Prime Minister Ariel Sharon to reconsider his policies. This statement…
Peace Negotiations Amid Ongoing War - 2002-03-09
Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon stated that ceasefire negotiations with Palestinians must occur despite ongoing violence. Israeli military actions continue in Gaza and Nablus, while…
Israeli and Palestinian Leaders Discuss with US Secretary of State
Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon and Palestinian leader Yasser Arafat spoke with US Secretary of State Colin Powell amid escalating violence. Sharon's comments indicate a…
Meeting and Discussion Between Bush and Hosni Mubarak in Washington - 2002-03-05
Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak met with U.S. President George W. Bush to discuss the rising violence between Israelis and Palestinians. Mubarak aims to encourage U.S.…
A Palestinian Armed Man Kills at Least Three Israelis in a Tel Aviv Restaurant and Injures at Least 25 Others - 2002-03-05
A Palestinian armed man attacked a restaurant in Tel Aviv, killing three Israelis and injuring many others, shortly after Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon reiterated…