Israel Denies Palestinian Trip
Palestine Daily, September 8, 2002
JERUSALEM (AP) — Israeli authorities have barred 12 Palestinian lawmakers from traveling from the Gaza Strip to the West Bank to attend a parliamentary session discussing democratic reforms sought by Israel and the United States, officials said Sunday.

Israel detains more Palestinians; PLC to meet Monday, Israel to bar participation of 12 members
Al-Bawaba, September 8, 2002
Israeli soldiers detained two wanted Palestinians in the West Bank overnight. One of them was arrested in the village of Ilar, near Tulkarem, and the other was arrested in Issawiya, adjacent to Ramallah.

Israeli sources: Palestinians rounded up in West Bank
CNN, September 8, 2002
JERUSALEM (CNN) -- Israeli troops Sunday arrested five activists from Palestinian leader Yasser Arafat's Fatah organization during an operation in the West Bank village of Yatta, according to Israeli military sources.

Oslo accords no longer exist: Sharon
Middle East Times, September 6, 2002
Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon said in an interview published Friday that for Israel, the 1993 Oslo peace accords with the Palestinians no longer exist.

Official: PA may reconsider recognition of Israel
Ha'aretz, September 8, 2002
The Palestinian Authority might review recognition of the State of Israel that all signed agreements between the two sides have depended on, a Palestinian official said Sunday.

Most PLC members to vote against makeup of new PA cabinet
Ha'aretz, September 8, 2002
Several members of the Palestinian Legislative Council members, which is due to convene Monday in Ramallah, said Sunday that they expected that the majority of members will vote against the makeup of the new cabinet, which is expected to be sworn in by PA Chairman Yasser Arafat.

Sharon sees start of new Palestinian security forces
USA Today, September 8, 2002
JERUSALEM (AP) — Training for a new Palestinian security service — a key demand of Israel and United States — may begin this month, Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon said, but the Palestinian security chief said the training should be for the existing forces.

Powell: Arafat 'a failed leader'
News24, September 8, 2002
London - US Secretary of State Colin Powell said on Sunday Yasser Arafat was the legitimate Palestinian leader but he nevertheless regarded him as "failed" and hoped other leaders would emerge.

Arafat under pressure to appoint Abu Mazen as prime minister
Jerusalem Post, September 8, 2002
Palestinian Authority chairman Yasser Arafat is under immense pressure from Arab states to appoint Mahmoud Abbas, the secretary general of the Palestine Liberation Organization Executive Committee, as prime minister in a new PA cabinet.

IDF arrests 15 Palestinians in Hebron region
Jerusalem Post, September 8, 2002
IDF troops carried out searches from early Sunday morning in the village of Yatta near the West Bank town of Hebron, Israel Radio reported.

Sharon Sees Palestinian Reform Soon
The Guardian, September 8, 2002
JERUSALEM (AP) - Training for a new Palestinian security service - a key demand of Israel and United States - may begin this month, Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon said, but the Palestinian security chief said the training should be for the existing forces.

Police-state tactics in Portland foreshadow the future
Yellow Times, September 5, 2002
(YellowTimes.org) – Armed with police-state favorites - pepper spray, truncheons, teargas canisters, guns that fire marble-size rubber bullets and beanbags - police on Aug. 22 attacked non-violent demonstrators in Portland, Oregon during a peaceful demonstration.

Israel bans 14 Gaza MPs from attending landmark session
ABC, September 8, 2002
Israel has banned 14 Gaza Strip MPs from attending what the Palestinians had hoped would be the first full session of their Parliament since the launch of the Intifada two years ago, Parliamentary sources said on Sunday.

ARAFAT'S HOLDINGS: A $1.3B HODGEPODGE
New York Post, September 8, 2002
For a man whose political future is so ambiguous, Yasser Arafat's finances seem equally confused among a hodgepodge of holdings that may be worth as much as $1.3 billion.

PALESTINIAN FILM FEST DUE
New York Post, September 8, 2002
VENICE, Italy - Despite ongoing conflict in the Mideast, organizers announced plans for what they describe as the first international film festival in Palestinian territory.

Israel to bar 12 Gaza PLC members from Ramallah meeting
Ha'aretz, September 8, 2002
Israel will bar twelve Palestinian Legislative Council members who reside in the Gaza Strip from attending a special council session Monday in the West Bank town of Ramallah, Palestinian sources said Sunday.

Few Israelis forgiving on the New Year
Chicago Sun-Times, September 8, 2002
JERUSALEM--It's supposed to be a time of deep reflection--of leaving behind past rancor, asking forgiveness, starting anew.

Peres: Mideast conflict, Iraq attack should not be linked
Ha'aretz, September 8, 2002
CERNOBBIO, Italy - Foreign Minister Shimon Peres said Friday that efforts to resolve the conflict between Israel and the Palestinians shouldn't be linked in any way to what happens in Iraq.

IDF troops arrest seven Palestinians in the West Bank
Ha'aretz, September 8, 2002
IDF troops operating in the village of Yata, south of the West Bank town of Hebron arrested Sunday five members of Yasser Arafat's Fatah movement wanted by Israel. A total of 20 people were detained for questioning.

Survey: Anti-Semitism in Germany on the rise
Ha'aretz, September 8, 2002
BERLIN - A new survey shows anti-Semitism is on the rise in Germany, with more than a quarter of people surveyed saying they believe Jewish influence is too great and 17 percent saying they believe Hitler would be viewed as a great statesman if not for the Holocaust, researchers said Friday.

No New Year cheer 
Globes, September 4, 2002
"Globes"-Smith survey finds Israelis even more somber than 12 months ago: Israelis are saying goodbye to the Jewish year 5762 (2001-2002) without regret. 5762 was a bad year for Israel economically, as well personally for almost half the population. It was a hard year, although not the worst in Israel’s history.

RAMALLAH — “I know I could be carrying my coffin in my hands, but I have to feed my kids.”
Jordan Times, September 8, 2002
And with that, Palestinian car mechanic Adnan Zorba swung his tool kit into his car on Saturday and, braving a rigorous Israeli military curfew in the West Bank city of Ramallah, drove to an acquaintance's house to repair his taxi.

Palestinians will reconsider recognition of Israel
Jerusalem Post, September 8, 2002
A Palestinian Legislator said Sunday that the Palestinian Authority will reconsider its recognition of the State of Israel, Israel Radio reported.

Curfew continues in all Palestinian towns
Jerusalem Post, September 8, 2002
All eight Palestinian towns in the West Bank remained under a curfew Sunday that will continue until the end of Rosh Hashana, Israel Radio reported.

Arabs suspect Israeli design behind US plan to attack Iraq
Jordan Times, September 8, 2002
CAIRO (AFP) — The Arab world appears, for once, to be unanimous: it opposes US military aggression to topple the Iraqi regime, a scheme which it sees as designed to seal Israeli domination of the Middle East.

IN FIRST, U.S. STRIKES IRAQI TARGETS NEAR JORDAN
Middle East Newsline, September 8, 2002
WASHINGTON [MENL] -- The United States plans to launch a long-term military exercise in the Persian Gulf as allied forces have launched a massive attack on Iraqi air defense facilities near the Jordanian border.

PALESTINIAN INSURGENTS DESTROY ISRAELI TANK
Middle East Newsline, September 8, 2002
TEL AVIV [MENL] -- Palestinian insurgents have destroyed another Israeli main battle tank amid the threat of renewed suicide bombings in the Jewish state. Israeli military sources said one soldier was killed and three others were injured in a mine blast of a Merkava Mk-3 tank near the Kissufim junction in the Gaza Strip. This was the the third Merkava Mk-3 tank destroyed by Palestinian insurgents in the Gaza Strip over the last year.

Lessons they don't teach in journalism school
Middle East Times, September 6, 2002
A recent terse statement circulated in Palestine and Israel read: "It is completely forbidden to film or photograph children carrying weapons because this represents a flagrant violation of the rights of children and these pictures reflect negatively on the image of Palestine in the international media."

Israeli army arrests 17
The Mercury, September 8, 2002
THE army arrested 17 Palestinians in the village of Yatta, south of the West Bank city of Hebron, Palestinian witnesses said.

Military shipment bound for Iran returns to Israel
Ha'aretz, September 8, 2002
The ship Pelican, which was suspected of heading for Iran with a cargo of caterpillar tracks for armored personnel carriers, returned to Israel Sunday after changing its name.

Report: Arab Economies Need Reform
The Guardian, September 8, 2002
GENEVA (AP) - Archaic, inefficient and inward-looking state policies have condemned most Arab economies to prolonged stagnation despite relatively rich natural resources and high investment rates, a report released Sunday said.

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