Two Palestinians Injured by Israeli Occupation Forces in Qalqilia
International Press Center, March 22, 2003
QALQILYA, Palestine, Mach 22, 2003, IPC – Two Palestinians were injured after being shot by Israeli occupation forces today noon in the city of Qalqilya.

Israeli forces arrest suspected activist
Jordan Times, March 22, 2003   
Closure on West Bank and Gaza Strip maintained  -- OCCUPIED JERUSALEM (Agencies) — Israeli forces arrested a top Hamas commander and 13 other Palestinians overnight, the occupation army said Friday, while maintaining a tight closure on the West Bank and Gaza Strip, banning all Palestinians from entering Israel. 

Incoming PM Abu Mazen holds talks on forming new cabinet
Haaretz, March 22, 2003
Israel denies reports U.S. will present road map in three weeks after Abu Mazen names cabinet.  -- Newly appointed Palestinian Prime Minister Abu Mazen on Saturday opened consultations on forming his government, Israel Radio reported.

Israel Snubs French Mideast Conference Call
Arab News, March 22, 2003
OCCUPIED JERUSALEM, 22 March 2003 — Israel yesterday said a French-proposed conference to tackle the Middle East crisis was “useless,” while the Palestinian Authority welcomed the idea.

UHWC Names Its New Institution in Rafah after Rachel Corrie
International Press Center, March 22, 2003
RAFAH, Palestine, March 22, 03 (IPC+)--The Union of Health Work Committees (UHWC) Board of Directors has decided Saturday to name its new cultural center  for children and youth, in Rafah refugee camp after the martyr Rachel Corrie as a sign of eternalizing her personal concern toward the Palestinian people, especially the children to whom she sacrificed her life.

Israeli military setting up system of “creeping curfew”
Palestine Monitor, March 22, 2003
Israel seems to be using a system of “creeping curfew” to escalate its control over Palestinians in the West Bank without drawing the attention of the international media and community, civil society organizations based in the West Bank and Gaza Strip said today.

Palestinian protesters call on Saddam to hit Haifa and Tel Aviv
Haaretz, March 22, 2003
Thousands of Palestinians on Saturday took to the streets in the West Bank and Gaza Strip, calling on Muslims to boycott American products and for Arab nations to break diplomatic ties with the United States and Britain.

ISM: On the killing of Rachel Corrie and its aftermath
International Solidarity Movement, March 21, 2003 
ISM STATEMENT ON THE KILLING OF RACHEL CORRIE AND ITS AFTERMATH -- OVERVIEW AND BACKGROUND -- Our friend and fellow activist for peace, Rachel Corrie, was murdered on Sunday March 16, when she was deliberately run over by an Israeli-driven, US-made (Caterpillar D9) bulldozer, while trying to prevent a Palestinian civilian home from being demolished by the Israeli military in the Rafah area of the Gaza Strip.

UN official in Lebanon warns of possible escalation on Israel border
Jordan Times, March 22, 2003   
TYRE (AFP) — A senior official from United Nations forces in Lebanon warned Friday that the war in Iraq could lead to an escalation on the Lebanon-Israel border.

Mitzna invites Ben-Eliezer, Peres to situation meet with Sharon
Jerusalem Post, March 22, 2003
Labor Party leader, Amram Mitzna, has invited fellow Labor MK's Binyamin Ben-Eliezer and Shimon Peres to join him at a meeting with Prime Minister Ariel Sharon tomorrow afternoon, reports Ynet (Yediot Ahronot).

Powell sets talks with Israeli foreign minister
Jerusalem Post, March 22, 2003
Foreign Minister Silvan Shalon will be in Washington for the annual conference of the American Israel Public Affairs Committee, the pro-Israel lobby, and Powell made arrangements to see him in a telephone conversation Friday.

Islamic Jihad Calls For War Against United States
Antara Interactive, March 22, 2003
Gaza, March 21 (ANTARA/dpa) - The Palestinian Islamic Jihad organization called Friday on Arab and Islamic countries to declare war against the United States `with all power and energy` and to hit U.S. economic interests.

Saddam hands out cash to Palestinians
Hi Pakistan, March 22, 2003     
BEIT HANOUN, March 21: Three families of Palestinian "martyrs" were each given 10,000 dollars on Friday by Iraqi President Saddam Hussein despite the US-led invasion of Baghdad , and no one here could imagine it might be the last handout from the Iraqi leader.

Saddam Sells in Gaza Strip, West Bank
The Guardian, March 22, 2003
GAZA CITY, Gaza Strip (AP) - In the Gaza Strip, Saddam sells. Palestinians crammed Tareq Abu Daya's shop on Saturday to buy Iraqi flags, glossy pictures of Saddam Hussein, T-shirts and American flags to set ablaze at a demonstration against the U.S.-led strike in Iraq.

Fatah calls on Muslims to attack US, UK targets
Jerusalem Post, March 22, 2003 
The Aksa Martyrs' Brigades, an offshoot of Yasser Arafat's Fatah movement, on Saturday called on Muslims to attack American, British and Israeli targets all over the world in response to the war in Iraq.

Five Palestinians arrested overnight in West Bank
Jerusalem Post, March 22, 2003
Five Palestinians were arrested overnight in the West Bank. Three of the arrested men were Islamic Jihad terrorists, reports Israel Radio.

Moratinos: US Ready to Announce “Road Map” Within 10 Days
International Press Center, March 22, 2003
BEIRUT, Lebanon, March 22, 2003,  IPC+ AGENCIES —Miguel Moratinos , the European Middle East peace envoy said that US “road map” peace plan between the Palestinian and Israel might be announced within 10 days.

Bush approves $10bn in aid to Israel
Independent Online, March 21, 2003 
The Bush Administration has approved $9-billion in loan guarantees and $1-billion in special military assistance to Israel, Finance Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's office said on Thursday. The decision was condemned by the Palestinian Authority.

Hamas Urges Iraq To Use Suicide Bombers Against U.S. Soldiers
The Day, March 22, 2003
Tel Aviv, Israel— As Muslim preachers in the Gaza Strip inveighed Friday against war in Iraq as a war on Islam, leaders of the Palestinian group Hamas urged Iraqis to use suicide as a weapon against invading troops.

Thousands of Israeli Arabs stage anti-war demonstrations
Jerusalem Post, March 22, 2003 
Thousands of Israeli Arabs took part in demonstrations in various parts of the country over the weekend, against the US and the war it is leading against Iraq.

Israel Complicates Jews' View of Iraq War
The Guardian, March 22, 2003
For months, Rabbi Peter Knobel has spoken against a war on Iraq, but on the first Jewish Sabbath since the U.S.-led strike began, he traded his ``hellfire and brimstone'' sermons for prayers for peace.

Franks: Unclear if Iraq can still fire Scuds at neighboring states
Haaretz, March 22, 2003
Report: After allies seize two airfields in west Iraq, Israel may lower alert; security sources say decision could come early next week; decision to open gas mask kits criticized.

Richard Perle: Israel unlikely to face attack since Scud zone seized
Jerusalem Post, March 22, 2003 
Pentagon adviser Richard Perle said today that a US seizure of the so-called Scud zone in western Iraq makes it "unlikely" Israel will come under attack.

Demise of the welfare state
Haaretz, March 22, 2003
Ever since Finance Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's polished performance, in which he unveiled an Israeli-style Thatcherist revolution masquerading as an economic recovery plan, my phone has been ringing off the hook. Pensioners, working women, social activists, victims of work accidents - they were all begging to know how the decrees would affect them. No sealed room and no gas mask can help us get through this one, said a caller.

Breaking News: Arafat Receives Anglican Envoy
International Press Center, March 22, 2003
20:00 – President Yasser Arafat received today evening Priest White, the envoy of the Canterbury Church in the United Kingdom. Arafat briefed Priest White of the dangerous situation in the Palestinian territories and the efforts being exerted to halt the Israeli aggression on the Palestinian people.

In pictures: Anger in Jordan
BBC, March 22, 2003

US targets Islamist group in Iraq
BBC, March 22, 2003
US forces have targeted a radical Islamic group alleged to have links to the al-Qaeda movement in a Kurdish-controlled area of northern Iraq, eyewitness say. About 70 US missiles are reported to have struck the belt of hill country close to the Iranian border that is controlled by the Ansar al-Islam.

Analysis: Arab world faces turmoil
BBC, March 22, 2003
Three days into the US-led military campaign against Iraq, Arab governments must be praying for the fall of Saddam Hussein's leadership as quickly as possible. The "Arab street", derided in recent years as politically inert and powerless, appears to be showing signs of life.

Anti-war protests sweep the globe
BBC, March 22, 2003
Tens of thousands of people worldwide have taken to the streets to stage the latest series of demonstrations against the conflict in Iraq.
There have been rallies in Australia and New Zealand, the Middle East and Asia, while in the US marches are planned in Washington and other major cities.

Jordan arrests party leaders
UPI, March 22, 2003
AMMAN, Jordan, March 22 (UPI) -- Political activists said Saturday Jordanian authorities have arrested opposition party leaders and Islamic activists in the past two days as a result of the anti-war activities.

Charities Seek To Distance Themselves From Military
The Day, March 22, 2003
Big charities ready to roll into Iraq with food, blankets and medicine plan to refuse the protection of U.S.-led military forces, fearing that being spotted with an invading superpower is more dangerous than going it alone.

Loss of control in the Middle East; Explosion at U.S. embassy compound
YellowTimes.org, March 21, 2003
(YellowTimes.org) -- Nearly 40,000 protestors have broken through police lines and held up traffic in downtown Cairo, Friday, hours before the shock and awe phase of Operation Iraqi Freedom was initiated...Al Jazeera news network is reporting that the U.S. government has warned in the sternest of language that the Egyptain authorities must forbid at all costs any harm to U.S. interests or personnel in the area.

World gov'ts snub US request to expel Iraqi diplomats  
Jordan Times, March 22, 2003       
PARIS (AFP) — A growing numbers of countries on Friday turned down a request from the United States to expel Iraqi diplomats, prompting Washington to shrug off their resistance as US-led forces pushed into Iraq for a second day.

Friends, family speak well of fired professor
Ocala Star-Banner, March 22, 2003
TAMPA - The government portrays fired university professor Sami Al-Arian as a man intricately involved with funding a Palestinian terrorist organization, but colleagues and family members said Friday he is a peaceful man, a leader to area Muslims.

Accused Spring Hill terrorist must wait for another bail hearing
Hernando Today, March 21, 2003
SPRING HILL - An accused Palestinian terrorist from Spring Hill will have to wait until at least early next week before learning if he will be released on bail. Testimony against four men linked to Palestinian terrorists is scheduled to continue for at least two more days in Tampa. The U.S. Attorney's office claims that Hatim Naji Fariz, 30, of Spring Hill, might flee the country if he is released on bail.

Florida professor to remain in prison
Stae Banner, March 21, 2003
ORLANDO - A University of Central Florida professor arrested on immigration charges was ordered Thursday to be held in prison until his bond hearing next week. Hussam Jubara, 42, a computer engineering professor, was charged Wednesday with making false statements on immigration forms used to fight deportation proceedings in 1998, according to a federal affidavit.

Canadians back Chrétien on war, poll finds
Toronto Star, March 22, 2003
OTTAWA - Jean Chrétien's decision to stay out of the U.S.-led invasion of Iraq has met with widespread approval in this country and is backed by a majority of respondents everywhere except Alberta, according to a Star poll.

Friendly fire decision called retaliation for Canada's Iraq stand
Toronto Star, March 22, 2003
Canada's decision not to join the U.S. fight in Iraq probably played a key role in the military recommendation that two U.S. fighter pilots not face a court martial for killing four Canadian soldiers in friendly fire, says a British military historian.

It's a Bad Season for War in Hungry Iraq
The Guardian, March 22, 2003
AMMAN, Jordan (AP) - As U.S. tanks and troops push up the Euphrates River valley toward Baghdad, they'll be rolling through a vast green plain whose hard-pressed farmers should be planting their spring vegetables and harvesting their winter grain. An Iraqi farmer's almanac would tell you it's the wrong season for war.

Protest 'anarchy' in San Francisco
The Guardian, March 22, 2003
More than 1,600 people have been arrested in San Francisco while taking part in protests against the war -- More than 1,600 people have been arrested in San Francisco while taking part in protests against the war as demonstrations continued throughout the US.

U.K. lets Jewish soldiers in Gulf erase religion from dog-tags
Haaretz, March 22, 2003
LONDON - The British Army has allowed its Jewish soldiers involved in the war in Iraq to erase mention of their religion on their dog-tags, fearing they would be executed if they were captured. There are some 15 Jewish soldiers among the 45,000 British fighters currently in action in the U.S.-led campaign.

Robert Fisk in Baghdad: Minute after minute the missiles came, with devastating shrieks
The Independent, March 22, 2003
Saddam's main presidential palace, a great rampart of a building 20 storeys high, simply exploded in front of me ­ a cauldron of fire, a 100ft sheet of flame and a sound that had my ears singing for an hour after. The entire, massively buttressed edifice shuddered under the impact. Then four more cruise missiles came in.

Pope Calls Iraq Occupation A Threat To Humanity
Islam Online, March 22, 2003 
VATICAN CITY, March 22 (IslamOnline.net & News Agencies) - Pope John Paul II, making his first public statement since the outbreak of the U.S.-led campaign to invade and occupy Iraq, warned Saturday, March 22, that the conflict threatened "the destiny of humanity".

Syria willing to take in Iraqi refugees — minister
Jordan Times, March 22, 2003       
DAMASCUS (AFP) — Syrian authorities plan to allow Iraqi war refugees to cross their border and have informed humanitarian organisations to that effect, a Syrian minister told AFP on Friday.

Iraq shows civilians caught in the US-led war
Utusan Online, March 22, 2003
BAGHDAD March 22 - The two Iraqi children lay helplessly in the hospital, their stomachs bleeding from shrapnel wounds. Iraqi officials pointed out the children and other civilians as a reminder on Saturday that the innocent are also victim of the US and British invasion to oust President Saddam Hussein.

Basrah under siege; civilian casualties reported
YellowTimes.org, March 22, 2003
YellowTimes.org) -- The city of Basrah has been under an intense U.S. and U.K. air bombardment. According to an Al Jazeerah reporter in Basrah, the city is under heavy attack by F-16s. Water and electricity lines were cut off early this morning and civilian casualties are estimated to be high.

50, Including Russian, Killed In Bombing Of Basra
Islam Online, March 22, 2003
DOHA, March 22 (IslamOnline.net & News Agencies) - Some 50 civilians, including a Russian national, were killed in an Anglo-American bombardment of the southern city of Basra on Saturday, March 22, the Qatar-based satellite channel Al-Jazeera reported.