April 2004
Hamas Claims Responsibility for Failed Bombing in Gaza Strip
Hamas has taken responsibility for a failed bombing attempt in a Jewish settlement in Gaza, resulting in the death of the driver and injuries to…
Israeli Citizens Protest Ariel Sharon's Plan - 2004-04-28
Thousands of Israelis protested against Prime Minister Ariel Sharon's plan to dismantle Jewish settlements in Gaza, coinciding with Independence Day celebrations. The plan is controversial,…
Yasser Arafat Rejects New Israeli Threats - 2004-04-24
Yasser Arafat has dismissed new threats from Israel, asserting his resilience against Israeli actions. This comes after Ariel Sharon indicated he no longer feels bound…
Washington Urges Sharon to Honor Commitment and Not Harm Yasser Arafat - 2004-04-24
Washington has called on Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon to uphold his commitment not to harm Palestinian leader Yasser Arafat. This request follows Sharon's declaration…
Three Major Israeli Ministers Support Sharon's Plan - 2004-04-20
Three key Israeli ministers, including Foreign Minister Silvan Shalom, have expressed their support for Prime Minister Ariel Sharon's withdrawal plan from Gaza and parts of…
Funeral Ceremony for Abdul Aziz Rantisi Held in Gaza City - 2004-04-18
A large funeral for Hamas leader Abdul Aziz Rantisi took place in Gaza, where mourners called for revenge following his death by an Israeli missile…
Palestinians Condemn President Bush's Approval of Israeli Plan - 2004-04-16
Palestinians are protesting President Bush's support for an Israeli plan that restricts their return and maintains Jewish settlements. Thousands demonstrated in Gaza and other locations,…
Palestinian Leaders Reject President Bush's Approval of Israeli Plan - 2004-04-15
Palestinian leaders have rejected President Bush's endorsement of Israel's plan to withdraw from Gaza while retaining parts of the West Bank. Key figures like Ahmed…
Bush Welcomes Israel's Plan to Dismantle Some Jewish Settlements
President Bush expressed support for Israel's plan to dismantle some Jewish settlements, viewing it as a significant step towards peace. Palestinian leaders, however, strongly opposed…
Meeting of Hosni Mubarak, President of Egypt, with President Bush - 2004-04-12
President Bush is set to meet with Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak to discuss Iraq and Israeli-Palestinian issues, initiating new diplomatic efforts in the Middle East.…
Hosseyn Faraki Appointed as Head Coach of Iran's Olympic Team
Hosseyn Faraki has been appointed as the head coach of Iran's Olympic football team, with Fakhruddin Davood Bagovich joining him as the coach of the…
London Report: Human Rights Violations in Iran - April 6, 2004
The Observer highlights human rights abuses in Iran, particularly the harsh treatment of political prisoners like Ahmad Batebi and Arzhang Davoodi. The Iranian regime's tactic…
Three Palestinians Killed by Israeli Forces in Gaza Strip
Three Palestinians were killed by Israeli forces in Gaza while approaching a settlement road. Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon announced he would not honor a…
Israeli Prime Minister Defends Plan to Withdraw from Gaza Strip
Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon has defended his unilateral withdrawal plan from Gaza, warning that the ongoing deadlock with Palestinians could force Israel into unfavorable…