October 2002
Bush Administration Shows Little Support for Yasser Arafat's New Cabinet - 2002-10-30
The Bush administration is not supportive of Yasser Arafat's new cabinet, emphasizing the need for reforms. An armed Palestinian man attacked a Jewish settlement, resulting…
Israeli Coalition Government Falls - 2002-10-30
The Israeli coalition government collapsed after the resignation of Labor Party leaders over disagreements on funding for Jewish settlements. Prime Minister Ariel Sharon is now…
Israel: A suicide bomber detonated himself in the West Bank
A Palestinian suicide bomber detonated himself near a Jewish settlement in the West Bank, killing 4 and injuring 30. The attack highlights ongoing tensions in…
Clashes in Illegal Jewish Settlements - 2002-10-21
Israeli soldiers have clashed with residents of illegal Jewish settlements for two days over the dismantling of an unauthorized observation post near Nablus. The Israeli…
King Fahd Calls for International Support for Palestinian Statehood Efforts - 2002-10-21
King Fahd of Saudi Arabia urged for international backing of Palestinian efforts to establish a state during a meeting with U.S. envoy William Burns. This…
Bomb Explosion in Northern Israel - 2002-10-21
A bomb exploded next to a bus in northern Israel, killing at least seven and injuring over 30. The incident follows reports of Israeli military…
Israeli Forces Evict Jewish Settlers from an Illegal Settlement
Israeli forces evicted Jewish settlers from an illegal settlement in the West Bank, which had been reoccupied after a recent Israeli operation. Prime Minister Ariel…
A Hamas Member Killed - 2002-10-18
A Hamas member was killed by Israeli soldiers while allegedly attacking a Jewish settlement in Gaza. Hamas confirmed the killing and vowed to retaliate for…
At least 14 Palestinians killed in Israeli raid on Khan Younis in Gaza Strip - 2002-10-07
An Israeli military operation in Khan Younis resulted in the deaths of at least 14 Palestinians. The raid was reportedly in response to a Palestinian…