June 2003
Interview with the Wife of Engineer Heshmatollah Tabarzadi - June 28, 2003
As the anniversary of a violent crackdown on student protests approaches, prominent activist Heshmatollah Tabarzadi has been arrested alongside many others. This highlights the ongoing…
Resumption of Peace Talks in the Philippines with Muslim Rebels - 2003-06-25
The Philippine government is set to resume peace talks with Muslim rebels after the Moro Islamic Liberation Front announced a preliminary agreement. They have requested…
Real Madrid Crowned Champions of Spain's Primera Division - 2003-06-23
Real Madrid won the Primera Division title by defeating Athletic Bilbao 3-1, marking their 29th championship victory. The match was held in front of a…
Leader of the Moro Islamic Liberation Front Condemns Terrorism in Statement
Salamat Hashim, leader of the Moro Islamic Liberation Front, has publicly condemned terrorism, which the Philippine government sees as a necessary step before resuming peace…
Hamas has vowed to take revenge for the killing of a senior official by Israel
Hamas has pledged to avenge the killing of its senior official Abdullah Ghawasmeh by Israeli forces during an attempted arrest in Hebron. The incident has…
Colin Powell: Palestinian militant groups should not be allowed to halt the Middle East peace process - 2003-06-20
Colin Powell emphasized that Hamas and other Palestinian militant groups must not disrupt the Middle East peace process during a press conference with Israeli Prime…
Colin Powell's Negotiation with Israeli and Palestinian Leaders to Advance Peace - 2003-06-20
Colin Powell met with Israeli and Palestinian leaders to discuss peace efforts, although he expressed uncertainty about the outcomes. The discussions follow recent steps taken…
Mahmoud Abbas Requests Palestinian Militants to Accept Ceasefire with Israel - 2003-06-17
Mahmoud Abbas is in Gaza urging Palestinian militant groups to accept a ceasefire with Israel. Egyptian mediators have failed to broker a ceasefire, and Hamas…
Sharon: We Respect the Ceasefire but Remain Vigilant - 2003-06-16
Ariel Sharon announced Israel's conditional respect for a ceasefire with Palestinian militants, while emphasizing the need to remain vigilant against potential threats. President Bush supported…
Iranian Website Linked to the Democratic Front of Iran Launched
The 'Iran Omid' website has been launched to support the Democratic Front of Iran, led by Heshmatollah Tabarzadi. It aims to provide news and updates…
Ariel Sharon: Attacks Against Suspected Militants Will Continue - 2003-06-15
Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon announced the continuation of attacks against suspected militants following a week of violence that resulted in numerous casualties. He emphasized…
To: Citizens of the World and Freedom Loving People Everywhere - June 15, 2003
On June 10, 2003, approximately 3,000 Iranian youth and university students protested in Tehran for freedom and democracy, leading to violent crackdowns by the government.…
Israeli Gunships Take Down a Hamas Member
Israeli gunships killed a Hamas member following an order from Ariel Sharon to eliminate the group. The attack resulted in multiple casualties, including injuries to…
New Violence Between Israel and Palestinian Militant Group Hamas Escalates
Violence between Israel and Hamas has intensified, with both sides threatening retaliation and declaring that no one is safe. Ariel Sharon has ordered the Israeli…
Interview of Behrooz Abassi with Heshmatollah Tabarzadi - 2003-06-13
Heshmatollah Tabarzadi discusses the protests at Tehran University and their significance in an interview. He encourages peaceful demonstrations until July 9th to achieve the people's…
Israeli Forces Eliminate Two Palestinian Fighters
Israeli forces killed two Palestinian fighters in Gaza following a deadly suicide bombing in Jerusalem that killed 16 Israelis. The incident escalates tensions in the…
Arrest of Hassan Zarezadeh, Leader of United Student Front
Hassan Zarezadeh, a prominent student leader, was arrested near Tehran University during student protests. His current location is unknown, raising concerns over his safety and…
Pervez Musharraf: Pakistan Needs a Civilized Islamic Society That Respects Everyone's Rights - 2003-06-10
Pervez Musharraf emphasized the need for a civilized Islamic society in Pakistan during his visit to the North-West Frontier Province, warning against Taliban-style extremism. He…
Israeli Army Begins Dismantling Illegal Jewish Settlements
The Israeli army has begun dismantling illegal Jewish settlements in the West Bank, including the remote Neve Erez. This move is part of Israel's new…
In today's attack, four Israeli soldiers were killed, Palestinian militant groups participated jointly - 2003-06-08
Palestinian militant groups, including Hamas and Islamic Jihad, jointly claimed responsibility for an attack that killed four Israeli soldiers. This incident challenges Palestinian Authority Prime…
Vatican Downplays Threat Against Pope John Paul II in Croatia
The Vatican has dismissed a death threat against Pope John Paul II made by a group in Croatia. The Pope continues his visit, conducting a…
Hamas Halts Negotiations with Palestinian Prime Minister Mahmoud Abbas - 2003-06-06
Hamas has stopped negotiations with Palestinian Prime Minister Mahmoud Abbas over armed attacks on Israelis, claiming he does not represent their views. This decision follows…
Israeli and Palestinian Officials Plan to Discuss Implementation Issues of Their Agreements
Israeli and Palestinian officials are set to meet to discuss the implementation of peace agreements after a meeting with President Bush. Key figures include Ariel…
Meeting Between Israeli and Palestinian Officials to Implement Middle East Peace Plan - 2003-06-05
Israeli and Palestinian officials will meet to discuss the implementation of a new peace plan after a meeting with President Bush. Key figures include Prime…
Hamas and Jewish Settlers Oppose Implementation of the Middle East Peace Roadmap - 2003-06-05
Both Hamas and Jewish settlers are united in their opposition to the Middle East Peace Roadmap, with settlers planning to obstruct Israeli Prime Minister Ariel…
Under the Microscope: President Bush's Talks in Sharm El-Sheikh - Appointment of Tehran Mayor - 2003-06-04
President Bush held talks in Sharm El-Sheikh with Arab leaders, Ariel Sharon, and Mahmoud Abbas. Concurrently, Mr. Ahmadinejad was appointed as the new mayor of…
Progress in Bush's Talks with Israeli and Palestinian Prime Ministers - 2003-06-04
President Bush held talks with Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon and Palestinian Prime Minister Mahmoud Abbas in Jordan, resulting in commitments to peaceful coexistence and…
President Bush Arrives in Egypt
President Bush has arrived in Egypt for negotiations on the Middle East peace process with Arab leaders, emphasizing a commitment to peace between Israel and…
President Bush: America Will Spare No Time or Effort to Achieve Peace Between Israel and Palestine
President Bush emphasized the U.S. commitment to achieving peace between Israel and Palestine during the G8 summit. He is set to meet with Arab leaders…
Sharon: Illegal Jewish Settlements in the West Bank Will Be Demolished
Ariel Sharon announced plans to demolish illegal Jewish settlements in the West Bank and will discuss this with Palestinian Prime Minister Mahmoud Abbas and President…
Ariel Sharon is Conditionally Supportive of the Ceasefire Idea - 2003-06-01
Ariel Sharon has expressed conditional support for a ceasefire with Palestinian militant groups, contingent upon disarmament efforts. This development comes ahead of a meeting with…