July 2002
Israel's Response to Hamas Bombing at University - 2002-07-31
A bomb exploded at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem, killing seven, including three Americans, and injuring over 80. Hamas claimed responsibility, framing the attack as…
Bomb Explosion at Hebrew University Claims Seven Victims - 2002-07-31
A bomb explosion at Hebrew University in East Jerusalem has killed seven and injured over 70. Hamas has claimed responsibility, citing retaliation for an Israeli…
Death of a Prisoner in Turkey - 2002-07-30
A 24-year-old prisoner, Samira Basijit, died in Turkey after a year-long hunger strike protesting against a controversial prison reform law, bringing the total death toll…
The Times of London Report on the Investigation Results of the Airstrike on a Wedding Celebration in Afghanistan - 2002-07-29
The U.S. military is accused of potentially concealing evidence regarding an airstrike that killed 48 people at a wedding in Afghanistan. A draft UN report…
Allied Warplanes Bomb Iraqi Military Communications Center - 2002-07-29
Allied warplanes bombed an Iraqi military communications center in response to hostile actions by Iraqi forces. This marks the fifth airstrike by allied forces this…
The United States Says UN Security Council Resolution Must Condemn Both Sides
The U.S. insists that any UN resolution on the Middle East conflict must condemn both Palestinian suicide bombers and Israeli actions. John Negroponte emphasized that…
Armed Palestinian Attack on Jewish Residents of Hebron - 2002-07-26
Armed Palestinians attacked Jewish residents in Hebron, killing at least 4 people. This incident follows a recent airstrike by Israel that killed a Hamas leader…
Israel Releases Approximately $43 Million of Palestinian Tax Revenues
Israel is releasing $43 million in Palestinian tax revenues while attempting to ease movement restrictions in the West Bank after an airstrike killed a Hamas…
Israel Heavily Criticized at United Nations Security Council Meeting
The United Nations Security Council criticized Israel for an airstrike in Gaza that killed 15 Palestinians, including a Hamas leader. Arab diplomats called for a…
Security Council Discussion on the Middle East - 2002-07-24
The UN Security Council is discussing the recent Israeli airstrike on Gaza that killed Hamas's military leader and 14 civilians, including children. The attack has…
Palestinians Demand Revenge Against Israeli Airstrike - 2002-07-24
Palestinians are calling for revenge following an Israeli airstrike that killed Salah Shehada, a Hamas leader, and 14 others, including 9 children. The attack has…
Hamas Military Leader Survives Israeli Airstrike - 2002-07-23
The head of Hamas's military wing in Gaza survived an Israeli airstrike that killed at least 11 Palestinians. The attack targeted Salah Shehada's home, which…
Global Human Rights Exchange Report on Afghanistan - 2002-07-21
A U.S.-based human rights organization reports that U.S. airstrikes in Afghanistan have mistakenly killed over 800 civilians since October, attributing this to reliance on flawed…
Five Killed in U.S. Airstrikes in Southern Iraq - 2002-07-19
U.S. airstrikes in southern Iraq resulted in five deaths and 17 injuries, according to Iraqi military sources. The strikes targeted communication facilities of the Iraqi…
American Investigators Arrive in Uzbekistan
American investigators arrived in Uzbekistan to investigate civilian casualties from a recent airstrike in Afghanistan. The U.S. military acknowledges civilian deaths but disputes the casualty…
Israeli Airstrike Today on Building in Gaza Strip - 2002-07-14
An Israeli airstrike targeted a building in the Gaza Strip believed to be a Hamas bomb-making facility, injuring at least 10 people. The attack involved…
U.S. Deputy Defense Secretary Discusses Iraq with Turkish Officials - 2002-07-13
Paul Wolfowitz, the U.S. Deputy Secretary of Defense, is visiting Turkey to discuss Iraq amidst calls for Saddam Hussein's removal. The trip aims to gauge…
Interview with Bansrin Mohammadi, Sister of Two Imprisoned Brothers of the Islamic Republic - 2002-07-12
Bansrin Mohammadi, the sister of two brothers imprisoned by the Iranian government, is conducting a hunger strike in London to protest their detention. This situation…
Use of Jordanian Territory for Attacks on Iraq Will Not Be Permitted
Jordan has denied reports that it would allow its territory to be used for U.S. military operations against Iraq. Prime Minister Ali Abdur-Rahman emphasized that…
Attack on U.S. Special Forces in Afghanistan - 2002-07-12
U.S. Special Forces were attacked in central Afghanistan, but there were no casualties. This incident follows recent airstrikes that resulted in civilian deaths, though U.S.…
The U.S. Will Pay $2 Million to Compensate Afghan Civilian Casualties
The U.S. has pledged $2 million to support Afghanistan following civilian casualties from an airstrike that killed about 50 people. This payment is framed as…
The United States Promises Aid for Reconstruction of Afghanistan's Bombed Area - 2002-07-11
The U.S. has pledged aid for reconstruction in Afghanistan's Urozgan region after a recent airstrike caused civilian casualties. Local reports indicate 50 civilians were killed…
Mullah Mohammad Omar is Seeking to Reorganize Taliban Fighters - 2002-07-10
Mullah Mohammad Omar, the Taliban leader, is reportedly attempting to reorganize his fighters in Afghanistan, particularly in Urozgan province, where a recent U.S. airstrike caused…
Completion of U.S. Military Missions in Afghanistan and Ongoing Investigations in Urozgan - 2002-07-07
The U.S. is set to complete its combat missions in Afghanistan, shifting to special forces for future operations against Taliban and Al-Qaeda leaders. Concurrently, investigations…
Civilian Casualties in Afghanistan Due to Erroneous Bombing - 2002-07-06
An airstrike by American forces mistakenly killed 48 Afghan civilians and injured 117 in Urozgan province. Despite this tragedy, U.S. operations against the Taliban and…
Bush Expresses Sympathy for Families of Afghan Victims
President Bush conveyed his condolences to the families of Afghan civilians killed in a U.S. airstrike during a call with Hamid Karzai. The airstrike, which…
Leader of the Nation of Islam Visits Iraq - 2002-07-06
Louis Farrakhan, leader of the Nation of Islam, visited Iraq to prevent a potential U.S. military attack. His discussions with Iraqi leaders follow failed UN…
US-Afghan Joint Committee Investigating Attack - 2002-07-05
A US-Afghan joint committee is investigating a US airstrike that killed 40 Afghan civilians. President Hamid Karzai is urging the coalition to coordinate with Afghan…
New York Times Report on the Attack on Iraq - 2002-07-05
The New York Times reports that U.S. military planners have drafted a preliminary plan to overthrow Saddam Hussein, involving a multi-directional attack on Iraq with…
The New York Times: Preliminary Plan for Attack on Iraq is Ready - 2002-07-05
The New York Times reports that U.S. military planners have developed a preliminary plan to overthrow Saddam Hussein, involving a multi-directional attack and airstrikes from…
Investigation Continues into Deaths at Wedding Ceremony in Afghanistan - 2002-07-05
An investigation is ongoing regarding the deaths of over 40 individuals in an American airstrike during a wedding ceremony in Afghanistan. American investigators found only…
Karzai Will Ask Coalition Forces to Coordinate Operations with Afghanistan - 2002-07-05
Hamid Karzai has called for U.S.-led coalition forces to coordinate military operations with Afghanistan's Ministry of Defense to prevent civilian casualties. This request follows an…
South Korea Demands Apology from North Korea - 2002-07-02
A deadly maritime clash occurred between South and North Korea, leading South Korea to demand an apology from the North. President Kim Dae-jung warned of…
Errant Bomb Strikes Wedding Ceremony in Kandahar - 2002-07-01
An American bomb mistakenly struck a wedding in Kandahar, reportedly killing around one hundred people. The Pentagon has acknowledged the incident but cannot confirm the…