May 2004
Sharon: Ministers Opposing Gaza Withdrawal Plan Will Be Dismissed from Cabinet
Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon is ready to dismiss cabinet ministers who oppose his Gaza withdrawal plan. He currently has the support of 11 ministers…
Ariel Sharon, Prime Minister of Israel, Changes His Previous Stance
Ariel Sharon has decided not to seek a vote on his Gaza withdrawal plan in the upcoming cabinet meeting, opting instead for a discussion. Hardline…
Israeli Forces Begin Withdrawal from Major Parts of Rafah Camp
Israeli forces are withdrawing from major parts of the Rafah camp in Gaza after a six-day military operation. The operation aimed to locate weapons and…
Editorial: President Bush's Meeting with Jordan’s King
President Bush met with King Abdullah of Jordan to discuss strengthening economic ties and the pursuit of peace between Israel and Palestine. Bush emphasized the…
President Bush Calls Renewed Violence in Gaza Strip Distressing
President Bush expressed concern over renewed violence in Gaza while reaffirming Israel's right to self-defense. He called for all parties to condemn violence and praised…
U.S. Secretary of State: Palestinians Should Seize the Opportunity
U.S. Secretary of State Colin Powell encouraged Palestinians to take advantage of Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon's withdrawal proposal. Palestinian Prime Minister Ahmed Qurei expressed…
Ahmad Qurei's Proposal for a Ceasefire Between Palestinians and Israel - 2004-05-15
Palestinian Prime Minister Ahmad Qurei plans to propose a ceasefire between Palestinians and Israel during a meeting with U.S. Secretary of State Colin Powell in…
Meeting between US Secretary of State and Palestinian Prime Minister Ahmad Qurei - 2004-05-15
Colin Powell met with Palestinian Prime Minister Ahmad Qurei in Jordan during the World Economic Forum. The discussions focused on US support for a Palestinian…
Two Israeli Soldiers Killed in Battle at Rafah Refugee Camp - 2004-05-14
In a recent battle at the Rafah refugee camp, two Israeli soldiers and at least one Palestinian were killed amidst ongoing violence in the Gaza…
Ariel Sharon Cancels Next Week's Trip to Washington - 2004-05-09
Ariel Sharon has canceled his upcoming trip to Washington to revise his withdrawal plan from Gaza, which was rejected by his party. He plans to…
Meeting of Palestinian Prime Minister with Condoleezza Rice, Advisor to the U.S. President - 2004-05-08
Palestinian Prime Minister Ahmed Qurei is set to meet with U.S. National Security Advisor Condoleezza Rice in Germany, marking a significant diplomatic engagement with the…
U.S. Secretary of State: The International Community Seems Ready to Adopt Sharon's Plan
Colin Powell indicates that the international community is ready to support Ariel Sharon's plan for Gaza as a step towards peace. He will discuss this…
UN Resolution Approving the Right of the Palestinian People to Achieve National Sovereignty - 2004-05-07
The UN General Assembly passed a resolution affirming the Palestinian people's right to national sovereignty despite US and Israeli opposition. This resolution highlights the ongoing…
King Abdullah: The U.S. Will Not Prejudge the Outcomes of Future Middle East Peace Talks
King Abdullah of Jordan has expressed optimism that the U.S. will not prejudge future Middle East peace negotiations following discussions with President Bush. This comes…
Yasser Arafat's Fear of Israeli Attack on Palestinian Authority Headquarters - 2004-05-06
Yasser Arafat is strengthening his headquarters in the West Bank due to fears of an imminent Israeli attack. This concern follows Israeli Prime Minister Ariel…
President Bush's Meeting with King Abdullah of Jordan - 2004-05-06
President Bush met with King Abdullah of Jordan to discuss the Israeli withdrawal from Gaza and parts of the West Bank, which was delayed due…
Colin Powell's Meeting with Kofi Annan and Senior EU Officials - 2004-05-04
Colin Powell met with Kofi Annan and senior EU and Russian officials to discuss Middle East peace efforts. This is the first high-level meeting in…
Open Letter from a Group of Former U.S. Diplomats to President Bush - 2004-05-04
A group of over 60 former U.S. diplomats has written an open letter to President Bush expressing serious concerns about his Middle East policy, particularly…
Sharon: We Will Modify the Plan to Withdraw from Gaza
Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon plans to modify his Gaza withdrawal plan to secure support from conservatives after facing opposition within his Likud party. The…
Ariel Sharon's Remarks at the Likud Party Gathering - 2004-05-03
Ariel Sharon addressed the Likud party members after his proposal for withdrawal from West Bank settlements was rejected by 60% of voters. He remains committed…
Israeli Television: Likud Firmly Rejects Government Plan
The Likud party has decisively rejected the Israeli government's unilateral withdrawal plan from Gaza and parts of the West Bank, with a significant majority voting…
Israeli Defense Minister Calls on Likud Party Members to Support Gaza Withdrawal Plan
Israeli Defense Minister Shaul Mofaz is urging Likud party members to support Prime Minister Ariel Sharon's withdrawal plan from Gaza, emphasizing its importance for U.S.-Israel…
Likelihood of Ariel Sharon's Referendum Failure - 2004-05-01
Ariel Sharon is likely to lose a referendum within the Likud party regarding his Gaza withdrawal plan, with polls showing more opposition than support. Kofi…