February 2004
Annual Academy Awards Ceremony - 2004-02-29
The annual Academy Awards ceremony is set to take place in Hollywood, with expectations of over a billion viewers globally. Key contenders for awards include…
Israeli Bulldozers Flatten Palestinian Lands
Israeli bulldozers have begun flattening Palestinian lands for a security wall despite ongoing legal proceedings at the International Court of Justice. Palestinian villagers attempted to…
Ariel Sharon Meets with High-Level U.S. Delegation - 2004-02-19
Ariel Sharon met with a high-level U.S. delegation to discuss his unilateral withdrawal plan from Gaza and parts of the West Bank. He emphasized his…
The U.S. Expresses Concern Over Iran's Parliamentary Elections - 2004-02-19
The U.S. has raised concerns about the upcoming Iranian parliamentary elections, fearing they will not reflect the people's will due to disqualifications of reformist candidates.…
Israel's Security Barrier Violates International Law - 2004-02-18
The International Committee of the Red Cross has declared that Israel's security barrier in the West Bank violates international law, impacting Palestinian access to essential…
Protests by Hundreds of Palestinians Against New Israeli Security Measures - 2004-02-18
Hundreds of Palestinians protested new Israeli security measures causing delays for workers, blocking borders with Gaza. The protests were sparked by the death of a…
Under the Microscope: Seyyed Mohammad Khatami's Letter to the People Regarding the Elections - 2004-02-17
Seyyed Mohammad Khatami, the former President of Iran, wrote a letter to the Iranian people concerning the upcoming elections. While prominent figures like Shirin Ebadi…
Hundreds of Palestinians Block Main Border Between Israel and Gaza Strip - 2004-02-17
Hundreds of Palestinians protested by blocking the main border with Israel in response to new security measures that delay workers. The protest was sparked by…
Khatami: People Should Participate in the Islamic Consultative Assembly Elections
Former President Mohammad Khatami has called on Iranians to vote in the upcoming parliamentary elections despite the disqualification of many reformist candidates. He warns that…
Israeli Transportation Minister's Plan for the West Bank - 2004-02-16
Israeli Transportation Minister Lieberman has proposed settling Palestinians in four separate areas of the West Bank, contrasting with Prime Minister Sharon's withdrawal plan from Gaza…
Heavy Snowfall in the Middle East Causes School Closures and Road Blockages - 2004-02-15
Heavy snowfall in the Middle East has led to school closures and road blockages across Israel, Jordan, Lebanon, and Syria. The snowfall has also delayed…
Ayatollah Khamenei Calls on People to Participate Vigorously in Elections
Ayatollah Khamenei has called for strong public participation in the upcoming parliamentary elections, while reformists have announced a boycott due to perceived unfairness. The situation…
The United States Sends a Diplomatic Delegation to Jerusalem - 2004-02-13
The U.S. is dispatching a diplomatic team to Jerusalem to assess Israel's withdrawal plan from Gaza settlements and its potential impact on the peace process.…
Weekly Discussion, February 12, 2004: Review of the Seventh Parliamentary Elections
The article discusses a weekly program where key political figures analyze the seventh parliamentary elections in Iran. Participants include journalist Masoud Kordpour and political activist…
Israeli Government Decides to Boycott Sessions on Security Barrier Construction - 2004-02-12
The Israeli government has chosen to boycott the International Court of Justice sessions regarding the legality of its security barrier in the West Bank, claiming…
Khamenei: Both Sides Should Set Aside Their Differences
Ayatollah Khamenei urged both conservatives and reformists to put aside their differences ahead of the March 1 parliamentary elections, emphasizing the elections' vital importance. Despite…
Palestinian Prime Minister Ahmed Qurei to Meet Ariel Sharon
Palestinian Prime Minister Ahmed Qurei hopes to meet Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon by the end of the month to discuss the peace process. This…
Ariel Sharon Considering Transfer of Jewish Residents from Gaza Strip - 2004-02-06
Ariel Sharon is exploring the relocation of Jewish settlers from Gaza to the West Bank as part of Israel's plans to annex the area. Palestinian…
Israeli Police Interrogates Ariel Sharon - 2004-02-05
Israeli police interrogated Prime Minister Ariel Sharon about his involvement in a bribery scandal related to a payment made to his son by a millionaire…
Most Disqualified Candidates Still Prohibited from Participating in Elections
Most disqualified candidates in Iran remain barred from elections despite a directive from the Supreme Leader for review. The Guardian Council reinstated only a small…
Clashes in the Counties of Khalkhal and Kiwi - 2004-02-05
Clashes between left and right factions have led to the declaration of martial law in Khalkhal and Kiwi, with security forces deployed to the area.…
Sharon Proposes Referendum on the Evacuation of Jewish Settlements - 2004-02-04
Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon has proposed a referendum for the evacuation of certain Jewish settlements in the West Bank and Gaza Strip, which has…
Controversy Over the Evacuation of Jewish Settlements in the Gaza Strip - 2004-02-03
Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon is facing opposition from coalition partners regarding his plans to evacuate Jewish settlements in the Gaza Strip. He threatens to…
Islamic Participation Front Boycotts Parliamentary Elections
The Islamic Participation Front has decided to boycott the upcoming parliamentary elections, citing concerns over fairness and the disqualification of their candidates. This decision comes…
Ariel Sharon: Eventually No Jews Will Live in the Gaza Strip - 2004-02-02
Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon plans to evacuate all Jewish settlements in the Gaza Strip, asserting that no Jews will eventually reside there. This move…