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IOF
kill Two School Students, a Mentally Ill Man in the West Bank
Palestine Media Center, January 15, 2003
Human Rights Watch Slams Israel’s ‘Willful, Unlawful’
Killings -- Israeli Occupation Forces (IOF) killed three Palestinian
civilians, two school students and a mentally ill man, during various
assaults on the West Bank Wednesday, as the Israeli army went into
a higher stage of alert, codenamed “Red Hail”, triggering
Palestinian fear that Israel is preparing a massive military attack
similar to that carried out last April.
Israel
Closes Two Palestinian Colleges
The Guardian, January 15, 2003
JERUSALEM (AP) - Israel closed two Palestinian colleges on Wednesday
and pumped cement into three east Jerusalem homes belonging to Palestinians
convicted in a series of deadly bombings.
Palestinian
Village of Al-Daba’ Faces Annihilation by IOF
Palestine Media Center, January 15, 2003
The Washington Report on Middle East on Tuesday issued an urgent
press release demanding international intervention to prevent the
destruction of the entire northern West Bank village of Al-Daba’--
home to 250 Palestinians living in 42 houses-- by the Israeli Occupation
Forces (IOF).
Palestinians
promise major reforms
The Guardian, January 15, 2003
Defying a travel ban imposed by Israel, Palestinian leaders used
a hastily arranged video link from Ramallah and Gaza yesterday to
outline far-reaching plans for political reform, a democratic constitution,
and a transparent budget.
Belgium
opens way for Sharon trial
BBC, January 15, 2003
Belgian Prime Minister Guy Verhofstadt says he supports a change
to the country's law on human rights, to allow the prosecution of
Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon for alleged war crimes.
Court
bars Shin Bet role in probe of leak to Ha'aretz
Ha'aretz, January 15, 2003
The High Court issued a temporary injunction Wednesday barring the
inclusion of a Shin Bet agent in the investigative team probing
the leak of a Justice Ministry document to Ha'aretz which led to
the exposure of the loan affair surrounding Prime Minister Ariel
Sharon and his sons.
Toe
party line, Mitzna tells Sneh
Globes, January 15, 2003
Labor Party leader Amram Mitzna rebuked senior party figure Ephraim
Sneh this afternoon for suggesting in a radio interview earlier
today that a government of national unity with the Likud Party was
still possible. Yesterday, Mitzna declared that Labor would not
join a unity government under Prime Minister Ariel Sharon.
Hamas
threatens to kidnap Israelis as bargaining chips
Jerusalem Post, January 14, 2003
Hamas spiritual leader Sheikh Ahmed Yassin on Monday rejected a
call by Palestinian Authority Chairman Yasser Arafat to halt attacks
on Israeli civilians in the run-up to the January 28 election, and
suggested his Islamic terrorist group might kidnap Israelis as ransom
for Palestinian prisoners.
Paper:
Palestinians draft 6-point proposal to end attacks
Ha'aretz, January 15, 2003
Palestinian factions meeting in Cairo to agree a temporary halt
in attacks on Israeli targets have drafted a six-point proposal,
an Arab-language newspaper reported Wednesday.
Human
Rights Watch Report “Selective”: Analysts
Islam Online, January 15, 2003
CAIRO, January 15 (IslamOnline) – The report that the Human
Rights Watch released Tuesday, January 14, on the status of human
rights post-September 11, 2001, is highly selective, and raises
questions as to why it focuses on violations in certain countries
while at the same time turns a blind eye to other countries, analysts
told IslamOnline.
A
Sister of Conscience Confronts a Lack of Tolerance for Dissent
Common Dreams, January 15, 2003
Inform yourself well about the issue you care about. Make sure your
action will be peaceful and that you won't destroy property. And,
if you go for it, understand that you may lose your job, may have
to post bail, and could literally cool your heels in an unheated
cinder-block holding cell or even solitary confinement. --
Whatever the cause that may escalate you from a letter-writer to
a sign-waver, it seemed a good time to sit by the fire and get some
tips from Sister Maureen Newman, a nun with Seattle's Sisters of
Providence.
Arafat
tells London parley he accepts cease-fire plan
Ha'aretz, January 15, 2003
At the end of yesterday's one-day conference on Palestinian reform
in London, Chairman Yasser Arafat's bureau issued a statement saying
that he accepted the cease fire proposal put forward by Egypt's
representative at the conference, General Omar Suleiman.
Ben
- Eliezer leaves door open for unity government
Jerusalem Post, January 15, 2003
Labor Party chairman Amram Mitzna drafted his party's top brass
for a much-hyped news conference on Tuesday in which the party came
out strongly against joining a national unity government led by
Prime Minister Ariel Sharon if the Likud wins the January 28 election.
PA
Intelligence chief says Sharon to deport Arafat before elections
Jerusalem Post, January 15, 2003
The government is likely to move to deport Palestinian Authority
Chairman Yasser Arafat on the eve of the general elections, General
Amin al Hindi, head of the Palestinian General Intelligence in the
Gaza Strip, said Tuesday.
Israel
Killed 115 Unarmed Children in 2002
Islam Online, January 15, 2003
NABLUS, January 15 (IslamOnline & News Agencies) – Mohamed
Al-Madhoun is a 16-year-old Palestinian boy living in the Al-Sheikh
Radwan district, Gaza City. Al-Madhoun decided along with other
two friends of the same age to infiltrate into the illegal Jewish
settlement of Dugit.
Arab-Israeli
woman who aided suicide bomber sentenced to six years
Jerusalem Post, January 15, 2003
The Haifa District Court on Wednesday sentenced Tagrid Sa'adi, an
Arab-Israeli resident of the village of Shanin, to six years' imprisonment
for collaborating with a suicide bomber, media reports said.
N.
American police call visit here a 'sobering experience'
Jerusalem Post, January 15, 2003
A group of 30 senior law enforcement officials from the US and Canada
was in Jerusalem Tuesday, the latest stop on a four-day visit on
"Police and Law Enforcement in the Era of Global Terror."
Imprisoned
PFLP head declares hunger strike
Jerusalem Post, January 15, 2003
Ahmed Sa'adat, the secretary-general of the Popular Front for the
Liberation of Palestine, on Tuesday announced a three-day hunger
strike to demand his immediate and unconditional release from a
Palestinian prison in Jericho.
Three
Palestinians killed in W. Bank; Israel closes Hebron universities,
destroys homes in East Jerusalem
Al-Bawaba, January 15, 2003
Israeli forces operating in the West Bank city of Tulkarem killed
early Wednesday a Palestinian man. According to Israeli reports,
the man used hand grenades against the Israeli soldiers before he
was shot dead. Later, the Israeli army killed a Palestinian youth
in the city.
Israel
closes Palestinian universities
The Independent, January 15, 2003
Israel today shut down two West Bank universities as two Palestinians
were killed in clashes and Israeli troops sealed the homes of four
Jerusalem Arabs responsible for killing 35 people, including five
Americans, in bombings.
Israeli
Labour party rules out Sharon deal
The Guardian, January 15, 2003
Israel's opposition Labour party has ruled out rejoining a government
headed by Ariel Sharon after the general election in two weeks,
a decision which will almost certainly push his administration further
to the right if he is returned to power.
A
pact for reforming the Arab condition
Arab News, January 15, 2003
JEDDAH, 15 January 2003 — Arab News yesterday received the
official English translation of the text of the new Saudi initiative
for reforming the Arab condition, which will be presented at the
next Arab summit in Bahrain.
Jordan
to receive shortly Israeli politicians
Arabic News, January 15, 2003
The Jordanian foreign minister Marwan Muasher will shortly hold
talks in Amman with Israeli politicians including, in particular,
"prominent official in the Likud party.
Britain
to host new Quartet meeting on Palestinian reform
Xinhuanet, January 15, 2003
LONDON, Jan. 14 (Xinhuanet) -- The diplomatic Quartet of Mideast
mediators are expected to meet here in February to continue their
efforts to reform the Palestinian Authority for statehood under
a potential peace deal with Israel, British Foreign Secretary Jack
Straw said Tuesday.
Israel
shuts down two West Bank universities; seals homes of Jerusalem
bombers
Canton Repository, January 15, 2003
JERUSALEM (AP) — Israel shut down two Palestinian universities
in the divided town of Hebron on Wednesday, while three Palestinians
were killed in West Bank clashes, officials said. In Jerusalem,
Israeli authorities used concrete to seal off the homes of three
east Jerusalem Arabs convicted of orchestrating a series of bombings
that killed 35 people, including five Americans.
Teenager
shot dead in West Bank
ABC, January 15, 2003
Israeli troops have shot dead two Palestinians in the West Bank.
-- As Middle East correspondent Mark Willacy reports from Jerusalem,
a 16-year old was among those killed: "Mohedin Hamza was shot in
the stomach while throwing stones at Israeli soldiers in the Tulkarem
refugee camp.
Former
accountant to plead guilty, testify against Maali
Naples Daily News, January 15, 2003
ORLANDO — A former accountant has agreed to plead guilty to
immigration violations and testify against a Palestinian-American
tourist-shop tycoon and his partner.
Pilger
cleared of bias in TV documentary on Palestinians
The Independent, January 13, 2003
UK television regulators have cleared John Pilger of breaking broadcasting
rules in his documentary, "Palestine is still the issue," which
attracted more than 100 complaints from viewers.
Middle
East peace summit stutters into life despite travel ban on Palestinians
The Independent, January 15, 2003
The British Government resorted to digital technology yesterday
to breathe life into the moribund Middle East peace process. It
took half an hour of increasingly frustrated telephone calls, and
some anxious waiting, but eventually the video screen came to life
and a hazy Foreign Secretary Jack Straw appeared.
Israel
is Preventing PNA from Carrying out Reforms: Abed Rabbo
Palestine Media Center, January 15, 2003
Palestinians to Draw up Draft Constitution in Two Weeks -- Israel
is preventing the Palestine National Authority (PNA) from carrying
out much-needed reforms as stipulated by the ‘Quartet’
of peace mediators, PNA minister of culture and information, Yasser
Abed Rabbo stressed Tuesday during talks held in London.
Occupation
Chronicle Events in Palestine, January 15, 2003
Palestine Media Center, January 15, 2003
Israeli Occupation Forces (IOF) killed three Palestinian civilians
in the West Bank; two of whom were school students while the other
was a mentally ill man. IOF also raided Jenin City and opened fire
at citizens’ houses, wounding three civilians. / IOF kill
Two School Students in Tulkarem / Mentally ill Man Shot Dead by
IOF soldiers / IOF Storm into Jenin, Wound Three Civilians / Occupation
Troops Blow up Ministry of Culture Offices / IOF Expel Wife of Killed
Activist
Israeli
Violations of Palestinians’ Right to Education
Palestine Media Center, January 15, 2003
Data: September 29, 2000 through January 14, 2003
Ha'aretz
Poll: Right regains strength - Likud up to 30 seats
Ha'aretz, January 15, 2003
The dramatic fall in strength of the Likud and the right-wing and
religious factions of the past two week has stopped, according to
the latest Ha'aretz survey. The poll, which is to be published in
full Thursday, shows that the Likud has increased its vote-share
to 30 seats, while Labor has dropped to just 20.
Labor:
No unity; PM still hoping
Ha'aretz, January 15, 2003
Prime Minister Ariel Sharon remains confident he will be able to
form a national unity government after the elections, brushing aside
the Labor Party's public pledge not to join such a coalition, Sharon's
associates said last night.
Lieberman's
run generates Jewish pride, but plenty of concern too
Ha'aretz, January 15, 2003
But after the initial enthusiasm passes, it may be that while Jews
are proud of Lieberman, they aren't so sure they'll actually vote
for him. -- WASHINGTON - The initial response of the American Jewish
community to Senator Joseph Lieberman's announcement that he was
running for president was a combination of pride and excitement.
Yediot
Ahronot”: Intel to hire 270 more workers
Globes, January 15, 2003
Hebrew daily “Yediot Ahronot” reports that Intel (Nasdaq:INTC)
is continuing to invest in Israel, despite the plunge in Intel Israel’s
exports in 2002.
PM
asked House Rep. to mediate on prisoner exchange
Ha'aretz, January 15, 2003
Prime Minister Ariel Sharon has asked Republican Congressman Darrell
Issa of California to help with prisoner exchange negotiations between
Israel and Hezbollah, according to the Beirut-based Al Hayyat newspaper.
IDF
seals off Gaza Strip town to prevent rocket launches into Israel
Ha'aretz, January 15, 2003
The Israel Defense Forces yesterday blocked all the entrances to
the Gazan town of Beit Hanun in an effort to prevent launches of
Kassam rockets at towns inside the Green Line.
PM
and Mitzna share stage at new flyover
Ha'aretz, January 15, 2003
The two main prime ministerial candidates, Prime Minister Ariel
Sharon and Haifa Mayor Amram Mitzna, made a rare joint appearance
yesterday at the inauguration of the new Check Post interchange
in Haifa and used the opportunity to joust over the idea of a unity
government.
Most
parties are waging two different campaigns: in Hebrew and in Russian
Ha'aretz, January 15, 2003
The Likud's campaign jingle in Russian calls on immigrants from
the former Soviet Union to lend Ariel Sharon a hand: "Only your
vote for the Likud will give strength to Sharon." Featuring a somber
beat, unlike the upbeat tune in its Hebrew version, the Russian-language
advertisement explains that Sharon "needs to be strong to give strength
to the people."
International
Solidarity Movement, January 15, 2003
International Solidarity Movement
1) Solidarity with the students of Palestine 2) Palestinian
village faces annihilation _WRMEA press release 3) Life on
the edge of the Apartheid Wall 4)Latuff cartoons
Gazans
walking home - part II of story
International Solidarity Movement, January 15, 2003
Through the gunfire -- The next day we did accompany Palestinians
down the road that used to lead into Mawasi (that now stops at a
checkpoint guarding the new settlements) carrying medical supplies.
At least one hundred rounds of warning shots hit the ground around
us as we slowly made our way forward.
Assad
lets Hezbollah clerics preach in Alawite centers
Ha'aretz, January 15, 2003
Syrian president Bashar Assad has started to allow Shi'ite clerics,
some identified with Hezbollah, to preach in Alawite centers in
Syria. The Israeli defense establishment regards the new practice
as further evidence of his close ties with Hezbollah, especially
with the organization's leader, Hassan Nasrallah.
Ugandan
president here for arms shopping
Ha'aretz, January 15, 2003
Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni, who arrived in Israel on Monday,
is making a feverish attempt to buy weapons here. Three of the five
days he will spend in the country will be devoted to tours of Israel's
defense industries, including Israel Aircraft Industries and its
various subsidiaries and the Soltam plant in Yokneam, which makes
mortars.
Russia
to build Syria’s nuclear reactor
MENA Report, January 15, 2003
Moscow has reached a “basic agreement” with Damascus
on a plan to construct a nuclear reactor in Syria, according to
an official statement issued by the Russian foreign ministry on
Tuesday, January 14. Damascus will also welcome Russian oil and
gas companies interested in becoming involved in the exploration
and production of its natural resources, the annoucement added.
Turkish
Cypriots rally for UN plan
The Guardian, January 15, 2003
70,000 come out to press Denktash to sign deal uniting the island
and allowing EU membership -- About 70,000 Turkish Cypriots took
to the streets of Nicosia yesterday, demanding that their longtime
leader, Rauf Denktash, sign a UN peace deal that would enable them
to join the EU with their estranged Greek compatriots.
US
examining Israeli technology for civilian airliner missile protection
Globes, January 15, 2003
Top Bush administration officials are examining Israeli and British
anti-missile technologies for civilian airliners, the “Washington
Post” reports today. Officials are increasingly concerned
that terrorists will attack US commercial aircraft with shoulder-fired
missiles.
Norway
halts extradition process of terrorist suspect to Jordan
Al-Bawaba, January 15, 2003
Norway's chief public prosecutor Lasse Qvigstad blocked the arrest
of controversial mullah Krekar. Qvigstad said the Norwegian Police
Security Service (PST) have no case yet.
Syrian
President cancels Iran visit
Al-Bawaba, January 15, 2003
Syrian President Bashar al-Assad has canceled his visit to Iran,
officials in the Iranian president's office said Wednesday.
Pep
pills blamed in friendly fire case
The Guardian, January 15, 2003
The judgment of the two US pilots accused of being responsible for
the "friendly fire" deaths of four Canadian soldiers in Afghanistan
last year may have been impaired by the amphetamines they took to
keep awake, a hearing into the case was told yesterday.
Germany
Imposes Ban on Islamic Group
The Guardian, January 15, 2003
BERLIN (AP) - Germany's top law enforcement official outlawed an
Islamic organization Wednesday, citing the spread of anti-Semitic
and anti-Israel propaganda to explain the third such ban since Sept.
11.
US
voices concern over widening gap
Arab News, January 15, 2003
DAMMAM, 15 January 2003 — The US ambassador to the Kingdom,
Robert Jordan, has expressed his concern over the increasing communication
gap between the people of Saudi Arabia and the United States.
Naif
calls for strong Arab media to counter smear campaign
Arab News, January 15, 2003
TUNIS, 15 January 2003 — Interior Minister Prince Naif, who
is also the honorary president of the Arab Interior Ministers’
Council, yesterday emphasized the need for a stronger Arab media
to counter anti-Arab media smear campaigns.
Turkey
dismisses anti - Israel officer
Jerusalem Post, January 14, 2003
ANKARA Turkey's powerful and staunchly secular army has dismissed
one of its officers for opposing ties with Israel.
UAE
economic forum calls for monetary union
Inter-Press Service, January 15, 2003
DUBAI, Jan. 15 (IPS) - The second Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC)
Economic forum concluded today in Dubai, one of the United Arab
Emirates (UAE), with a call on member countries to redouble efforts
towards achieving a monetary union.
Conference
on terrorism and reason opens
Inter-Press Service, January 15, 2003
ABU DHABI, Jan. 14 (IPS) - A two-day international conference on
”Terrorism and Reason” was inaugurated at the United
Arab Emirates (UAE) Zayed Center for Coordination and Follow up
(ZCCF) under the auspices of Sheikh Sultan Bin Zayed Al-Nahyan,
Deputy Prime Minister of UAE and Chairman of the ZCCF, which works
under the umbrella of the Arab League.
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