February 2002
Under the Microscope February 27, 2002
Dr. Nouri Zadeh discusses various political issues including the potential impact of Saudi Crown Prince Abdullah's peace proposal, the IRGC's stance on foreign policy, and…
Saudi Arabia's Proposal for Peace in the Middle East - 2002-02-28
President Bush has endorsed Saudi Arabia's peace proposal for the Middle East, which calls for the normalization of relations between Arab states and Israel in…
New Wave of Violence in Nablus - 2002-02-28
A new wave of violence erupted in Nablus, with Israeli helicopters attacking a refugee camp and a Palestinian female suicide bomber injuring Israeli police. This…
Javier Solana Goes to Saudi Arabia for Peace Talks - 2002-02-28
Javier Solana is in Saudi Arabia to discuss a peace proposal involving Israel's withdrawal from occupied territories in exchange for recognition by Arab states. This…
Voice of America Report on Solana's Meeting with Saudi Officials - 2002-02-28
Javier Solana met with Saudi officials to discuss a new peace plan for the Middle East, which involves Israel returning occupied territories in exchange for…
Israel's Invitation to the Crown Prince of Saudi Arabia - 2002-02-26
Israel invited Saudi Crown Prince Abdullah to Jerusalem to discuss a peace proposal, but Saudi Arabia has rejected the invitation. This marks Saudi Arabia's first…
U.S. President Praises Saudi Arabia's Peace Proposal
President Bush has praised Saudi Arabia's peace proposal for the Middle East, expressing gratitude during a call with the Crown Prince. The proposal suggests that…
Israel and Palestinians Resume Security Talks - 2002-02-26
Israel and the Palestinians are set to resume security negotiations in Tel Aviv with U.S. involvement after a recent suspension due to Israel's refusal to…
Colin Powell Welcomes Saudi Proposal to End Stalemate in the Middle East - 2002-02-23
Colin Powell has expressed support for a Saudi proposal aimed at resolving the Middle East stalemate, contingent on Israel withdrawing from territories occupied in 1967.…
Hajj Ceremony Held - February 22, 2002
On February 22, 2002, around 2 million Muslim pilgrims participated in the Rami Jamarat in Saudi Arabia, coinciding with the global celebration of Eid al-Adha.…
Hajj Ceremony - February 22, 2002
Approximately two million Hajj pilgrims are traveling to Arafat in Saudi Arabia to perform religious rituals. The ceremonies began in Mecca and Mina, and despite…
Presence of American Soldiers in Saudi Arabia - 2002-02-22
U.S. Secretary of Defense Donald Rumsfeld announced that while there will be gradual changes to the U.S. military presence in Saudi Arabia, no major changes…
Gathering of Over Two Million People for Hajj Ceremony in Saudi Arabia - February 18, 2002
Around 2 million Muslims gathered in Mecca for the annual Hajj, with Saudi authorities warning against political activities. This is the first Hajj since the…
Arrest of Suspects in the Murder of Abdul Rahman in Kabul - February 18, 2002
Hamid Karzai has vowed to find and punish those responsible for the murder of Abdul Rahman, Afghanistan's Minister of Aviation and Tourism, who was killed…
Transporting Afghan Pilgrims to Saudi Arabia by Military Aircraft - February 18, 2002
Afghan pilgrims stranded in Kabul for Hajj were flown to Mecca by military aircraft from Britain, Saudi Arabia, and Pakistan. This operation was organized to…