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Palestinian seriously wounded by IDF fire in Nablus arrest raid Ha'aretz 11/30/2005 Ten Palestinians were wounded by live fire and rubber bullets during an Israel Defense Forces arrest operation in Nablus on Wednesday morning. The soldiers... 14 arrested, more than 17 injured in the West Bank International Middle East Media Center 11/30/2005 Israeli soldiers continued their military operations in the West Bank, and arrested six residents in the West Bank city of Hebron, raising the number... Al Aqsa, Salah Ed Deen Brigades, fire shell Native Ahsra settlement International Middle East Media Center 11/30/2005 The Al Aqsa Brigades, the military wing of Fateh, and Salah Ed Deen Brigades, the military wing of the Popular Resistance Committees, fired on... Settlers burn olive trees in Qalqilia International Middle East Media Center 11/29/2005 Settlers of Emanuel settlement burnt, on Tuesday morning, dozens of olive tress near the adjacent West Bank city of Qalqilia. The trees belong to... Israeli Security officer attacks a Palestinian at Maali Adumim settlement International Middle East Media Center 11/29/2005 An Israeli security officer at the entrance of the Israeli settlement of Maali Adumim attacked, on Tuesday, a Palestinian resident from the West Bank... MI chief: Hezbollah planned massive rocket attack on Israel Ha'aretz 12/1/2005 MI head: Nuclear talks with Iran will be pointless after March '06 -- Hezbollah had planned to unleash a massive barrage of rocket attacks on... Undercover unit exposed in Bethlehem YNetNews 11/30/2005 Duvdevan unit uncovered in Bethlehem as its members stop taxi to arrest suspect wanted for questioning; Palestinian security forces open fire, IDF intervenes, rescues... Court rejects lawsuit of youth injured in October 2000 riots Ha'aretz 11/30/2005 Haifa Magistrate's Court rejected on Wednesday a suit filed by a youth from the village of Fureidis who demanded state compensation for injuries caused... Home Demolished, Barracks Destroyed in WB WAFA 11/30/2005 BETHLEHEM, November 30, 2005 (WAFA)- Israeli Occupation Forces (IOF) demolished Wednesday one home and a barracks in the West Bank(WB) city of Bethlehem... Gaza evacuees protest in 'gold cages' YNetNews 11/30/2005 1,000 people gather in front of Sharon’s official Jerusalem residence Wednesday to mark 100 days since disengagement in framework of Yesha Council’s attempt to... Report: 15,000 settlers moved into the West Bank in 2008 Ma’an News Agency 10/6/2008 Bethlehem – Ma’an – Some 15,000 Israelis moved into illegal settlements in the West Bank since the beginning of 2008, despite a pledge by Prime Minister Ehud Olmert to halt settlement construction... PLO: 5526 Palestinians killed, including 1010 children since September 2000 George Rishmawi, International Middle East Media Center News 10/6/2008 Eight Years in Numbers - At least 5526 Palestinians were killed, including 1010 children and 340 women during the second Intifada, the National and International Relations Department at the Palestinian Liberation... Israeli forces seize Islamic Jihad leader following firefight in Qabatiya Ma’an News Agency 10/6/2008 Qabatiya – Ma’an – Israeli forces seized on Monday morning a leader in Islamic Jihad’s military wing, the Al-Quds Brigades, in the northern West Bank town of Qabatiya, following a firefight with... Israeli military invades Qabatiya, capture a resistance fighter IMEMC News & Agencies, International Middle East Media Center News 10/6/2008 Israeli military forces capture on Monday morning a leader of Al-Quds Brigades, the armed wing of the Islamic Jihad movement in the Palestinian town of Qabatiya, local sources reported. Al-Quds... Palestine Today 100608 IMEMC News - Audio Deot, International Middle East Media Center News 10/6/2008 Click on Link to download or play MP3 file|| 3 m 30s || 3. 20 MB || Welcome to Palestine Today, a service of the International Middle East Media Center www. imemc... VIDEO - Televised Hamas course teaches militants how to fight the IDF Haaretz Staff and Channel 10, Ha’aretz 10/7/2008 Haaretz. com/Channel 10 daily feature for October 6, 2008. Despite a formal ceasefire between Israel and Gaza military groups, both sides continue to prepare for a standoff. For Hamas... PLO: Israel killed 5,526 Palestinians in 8 years Ma’an News Agency 10/6/2008 Nablus – Ma’an – Israeli forces have killed 5,526 Palestinians over the past eight years including 1,010 children under 18 and 340 women and girls, says a Palestine Liberation Organization (PLO) International... Israeli military court convenes on Karen A case, deliberations delayed until October 28 IMEMC News, International Middle East Media Center News 10/7/2008 The Israeli Military Court in Ofer Israeli prison held on Monday a session on the case of Lieutenant Fuad Al Shobaky,the financial advisor of the Palestinian Liberation Organization (PLO... Ahrar Al-Jalil claim responsibility for Jerusalem shooting Ma’an News Agency 7/12/2008 Bethlehem – Ma’an – The Ahrar Al-Jalil Brigades have claimed the latest attack in Jerusalem on Saturday. The attack took place Friday night, when an unknown shooter opened fire and... Qassam rocket explodes in western Negev Yonat Atlas, YNetNews 7/12/2008 Color Red alert system activated Saturday afternoon in Gaza vicinity communities, followed by blast in open area; no injuries or damage reported - A Qassam rocket landed Saturday afternoon in an... Hamas rounds up more Al-Aqsa men over rockets Agence France Presse - AFP, Daily Star 7/12/2008 GAZA CITY: Hamas has arrested four more members of Al-Aqsa Martyrs Brigades for firing rockets at Israel or trying to do so, a member of the militant group ruling the... Israeli Troops Kill Gunman in West Bank Clash Ali Daraghmeh And Diaa Hadid, MIFTAH 7/12/2008 West Bank (AP) -- Israeli troops killed a Palestinian gunman who opened fire on an Israeli civilian driving in the West Bank early Friday, the military and Palestinian officials said. An... QB vows retaliation to assassination of commander Palestinian Information Center 7/12/2008 GAZA, (PIC)-- The Qassam Brigades, the armed wing of Hamas Movement, on Friday vowed to retaliate to the Israeli occupation forces’ assassination of its field commander Mahmoud Asy in... The Israeli army conducted 14 invasions and erected 4 military checkpoint in the West Bank Rula Shahwan, International Middle East Media Center News 7/12/2008 Local sources reported that the Israeli army conducted 14 invasions at several cities of the West Bank and erected 4 military checkpoints - The national security media office reported on Friday... Israeli forces raid Al-Yamun near Jenin Ma’an News Agency 7/12/2008 Jenin – Ma’an – Israeli forces raided the northern West Bank town of Al-Yamun on Saturday, in addition to nearby neighborhoods. No arrests have been reported. Palestinian security sources stated... Another Jerusalem Attack as Israel Cracks Down in Nablus [July 6 – July 12] MIFTAH, MIFTAH 7/12/2008 Just before midnight on June 11, an unknown gunmen opened fire at a group of armed Israelis near Jerusalem’s Old City’s Lions Gate, wounding two policemen... Two Israeli policemen wounded in shooting incident Palestinian Information Center 7/12/2008 OCCUPIED JERUSALEM, (PIC)-- Two Israeli policemen were wounded at midnight Friday when a man armed with a pistol fired at them in occupied Jerusalem, the Hebrew radio reported. The broadcast... Two Israeli troops were shot in Jerusalem Rula Shahwan, International Middle East Media Center News 7/12/2008 Local sources reported that 2 Israeli troops were shot on Saturday at dawn near the Asbat Gate in Jerusalem. one was drasticaly wounded and one moderately so. Eye witnesses reported... 4 Israelis Arrested for Allegedly Selling Weapons to Palestinians Jack Khoury, MIFTAH 7/12/2008 Security forces last month arrested four Israeli citizens suspected of selling weapons to Palestinians, a gag order lifted on Friday revealed. The Shin Bet security service and the Galilee District... Settlers fire more rockets at Burin International Solidarity Movement 7/11/2008 Nablus Region - Photos - On the 9th July 3 more rockets were fired from settlements towards Palestinian villages. Settlers from the two settlements Yetshav and Brakha, both of them placed on... Hamas Arrests Fighters after Rockets are Fired into Israel Gulf News, MIFTAH 7/12/2008 Hamas has arrested three fighters who fired cross-border rockets into southern Israel from the Gaza Stripon Thursday. It is the first such detentions since the Islamists and Israel agreed a... Israeli Sources: Palestinian homemade shell fired toward Negev desert Rula Shahwan, International Middle East Media Center News 7/12/2008 Israeli sources announced on Saturday that a Palestinian homemade shell was fired across the border of the Gaza Strip into Israel, and hit the ground in the Negev desert. According... Israel claims Gazans launched another round of projectiles at western Negev Ma’an News Agency 7/12/2008 Bethlehem – Ma’an – Israel said on Saturday that Palestinian homemade projectiles launched from the Gaza Strip Saturday landed in Sha’ar Hanegev (Negev gate area) in the western... IDF strikes wound 4 Gaza militants in two incidents The Associated Press and Haaretz Service, Ha’aretz 5/25/2008 Israel Defense Forces troops on Saturday attacked two groups of Palestinian militants firing mortar shells in the northern Gaza Strip, wounding four Hamas gunmen, Israeli and Palestinian officials said. Witnesses... Israeli forces destroy Nablus restaurant, cars Ma’an News Agency 5/24/2008 Nablus – Ma’an – Israeli forces destroyed several cars and a restaurant in the West Bank city of Nablus early on Saturday morning, witnesses said. Israeli forces stormed Al-Quds street... 13 Palestinians wounded in the Gaza Strip on Saturday Saed Bannoura & Agencies, International Middle East Media Center News 5/25/2008 Palestinian medical sources in the Gaza Strip reported that 13 Palestinians were wounded in several Israeli military attacks that targeted two areas in Khan Younis, in the southern part of... Israeli war ministry decides to test US anti-rocket system Palestinian Information Center 5/24/2008 OCCUPIED JERUSALEM, (PIC)-- The Israeli war ministry decided surprisingly to import from the US a computer-controlled anti-rocket system called "Phalanx" to examine its ability to intercept the Palestinian resistance’... Deaths of five militants hamper Gaza peace efforts Diaa Hadid, Associated Press Writer, The Independent 5/24/2008 Five Palestinian militants were killed in clashes yesterday with Israeli troops in the Gaza Strip, further undermining efforts to bring a brief truce to the violence-wracked area. Israeli aircraft sent... Grad rockets land near Netivot Shmulik Hadad, YNetNews 5/24/2008 Four rockets fired towards western Negev on Saturday, two of them confirmed as longer-range Grads. Residents awaken to first barrage at 6:40 am. No injuries or damage reported - Four... PFLP fighters launch projectiles Ma’an News Agency 5/24/2008 Gaza – Ma’an – The military wing of the Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine (PFLP), the Abu Ali Mustafa Brigades, claimed responsibility on Saturday morning for launching a... Jihad Jibril Brigades attack Netivot Ma’an News Agency 5/24/2008 Gaza – Ma’an – A group calling themselves the "Jihad Jibril Brigades," linked to the left-wing Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine General Command, launched four projectiles from the... Islamic Jihad fighters claim projectile attack Ma’an News Agency 5/24/2008 Gaza – Ma’an – The military wing of Islamic Jihad, the Al-Quds Brigades, claimed responsibility on Saturday evening for launching two projectiles at Miftahim, a town in Israeli to the... Little-known Palestinian military group claims responsibility for attack Ma’an News Agency 5/24/2008 Gaza – Ma’an – A group called the Al-’Asifa Brigades of the Martyr Dalal Al Maghrebi claimed responsibility for launching two homemade projectiles at the Sufa military installation... Israeli forces impose checkpoint north of Tulkarem Ma’an News Agency 5/24/2008 Tulkarem – Ma’an - Israeli forces erected a checkpoint on Saturday morning on the road between the towns of Zeita and Attil, north of the West Bank city of Tulkarem... Nine Hamas members arrested in the West Bank Ma’an News Agency 5/24/2008 Nablus/Salfit – Ma’an – Hamas said that the Palestinian security forces arrested on nine members of the movement in the West Bank on Friday. The movement told Ma’... 11-year-old killed by unexploded IDF ordinance near Ramat Hovav Fadi Eyadat, Ha’aretz 5/24/2008 An 11-year-old boy was killed Friday after he stepped on an unexploded Israel Defense Forces shell while hiking with his father near Ramat Hovav in the Negev. The two... The Israeli army injures civilian and kidnaps four others during pre-dawn invasion Ghassan Bannoura, International Middle East Media Center News 5/24/2008 Palestinian sources reported that the Israeli army has injured one Palestinian civilian and kidnapped four others during a pre-dawn invasion targeting several parts of the West Bank on Saturday. Ass... Israeli forces invade Jenin, injuring one and arresting another Ma’an News Agency 5/24/2008 Jenin – Ma’an – Israeli forces seized one Palestinian civilian, wounded another, and opened at a Palestinian military policy headquarters during a raid in Jenin refugee camp at dawn on... IDF to step up Gaza assassinations Amos Harel Barak Ravid and Avi Issacharoff, Ha’aretz 2/11/2008 The Israel Defense Forces and the Shin Bet internal security service are preparing to step up assassinations against key Hamas figures in the Gaza Strip in response to the continued... The Occupation Report September 26, 2006 Vermonters for a Just Peace in Palestine/Israel 9/26/2006 Chronicling the Israeli-Palestinian Conflict - Jerrold Cohen, Ph.D., Editor -- Gaza Strip: "Palestinian police officers have begun to block major traffic arteries in north Gaza in protest over the non-payment of their... The Occupation Report September 25, 2006 Vermonters for a Just Peace in Palestine/Israel 9/25/2006 Chronicling the Israeli-Palestinian Conflict - Jerrold Cohen, Ph.D., Editor -- Gaza Strip: Israeli soldiers, backed by a tank and a bulldozer, stormed the eastern part of al-Farrahein in 'Absan Al al-Kabera and... The Occupation Report Vermonters for a Just Peace in Palestine/Israel 9/22/2006 Chronicling the Israeli-Palestinian Conflict - Jerrold Cohen, Ph.D., Editor -- Incursions, invasions, and arrests, etc. West Bank: Israeli troops arrested 12 wanted Palestinians overnight Thursday. They were alleged to be members of... The Occupation Report Vermonters for a Just Peace in Palestine/Israel 9/22/2006 Chronicling the Israeli-Palestinian Conflict - Jerrold Cohen, Ph.D., Editor -- Incursions, invasions, and arrests, etc. West Bank: Israeli troops arrested 12 wanted Palestinians overnight Thursday. They were alleged to be members of... IAF kills five Palestinians in at least three Gaza air strikes Ha'aretz 9/6/2006 At least one Palestinian was killed and two other people were wounded in an Israel Air Force air strike in the southern Gaza Strip early on Wednesday, hours after IAF... One of our lions is still missing The Guardian 11/29/2005 Gaza City Zoo's latest acquisition is lying listless and disinterested. Sakher, a three-month-old lion cub, is pining for his sister, Sabrina, kidnapped by armed... Mofaz Urges Mushrooming Settlements in Private Palestinian Lands International Press Center 11/29/2005 GAZA, November 29, 2005 (IPC + Agencies) - - Shaul Mofaz, the hawkish Israeli defense minister, promised the settlers of "Amona" settlement, which was planned to be... IOF Arrests 4 Citizens in Hebron WAFA 11/29/2005 HEBRON, November 29, 2005 (WAFA) - Israeli Occupation Forces (IOF) arrested Tuesday four citizens in West Bank (WB) city of Hebron, Palestinian prisoners society (PPS... IOF Wounds 2 Citizens, Arrests 9 others in WB WAFA 11/29/2005 HEBRON, November 29, 2005 (WAFA) - Israeli Occupation Forces (IOF) wounded Tuesday two citizens and arrested nine others in different cities and towns of the... PA police fire on undercover IDF unit in Bethlehem Ha'aretz 11/30/2005 Palestinian policemen opened fire at undercover Israel Defense Forces soldiers during an operation in Bethlehem yesterday. No soldiers were hurt during the incident, and... Pullout foes sentenced to community service YNetNews 11/29/2005 Judge says yeshiva students who planned to block major highway with burning tires in protest of disengagement 'very far from criminal path' -- The Tel... Settlers 'cut off' by W Bank barrier BBC 11/29/2005 Religious zeal is the driving force which has drawn hundreds of young Jews from around the world to study under the enigmatic Rabbi Menachem... Israeli Occupation Tightens Grip on Old City of Hebron As Settlers Flock to Ibraheem Mosque International Press Center 11/27/2005 HEBRON, Palestine, November 27,2005(IPC+Agencies) - -The Israeli occupation forces stepped up Saturday its military draconian measures against the residents in the old town... Israel Carries out Ethnic Cleansing Policy in Hebron City International Press Center 11/28/2005 HEBRON,Palestine November 28, 2005, (IPC + WAFA) - - Ahmed Majdalani, state minister of Jewish Settlements and Apartheid Wall Affairs, confirmed that Israel is carrying out... Colonizers Cut Dozens of Olive Trees WAFA 11/27/2005 NABLUS, November 27, 2005, (WAFA)- Jewish armed colonizers cut down at least 200 olive trees Sunday in the village of Salem, near the West... One More Resident Wounded in Jerusalem, Four Arrested in Nablus and Hebron International Press Center 11/28/2005 WEST BANK, Palestine, November 28,2005 (IPC+WAFA)- - Few residents were wounded today morning differently by the Israeli occupation assualt in Annata village north east... Gaza gang seizes lion in zoo raid BBC 11/28/2005 A lioness cub and two Arabic-speaking parrots have been kidnapped from a zoo in Gaza. Gunmen overpowered the zookeeper before flinging a blanket over... Israeli Arab from Nazareth indicted for contacts with Hezbollah agent Ha'aretz 11/25/2005 An Israeli Arab man was indicted Thursday morning in Nazareth Municipal Court for his contacts with the Lebanon-based Hezbollah organization. The 38-year-old resident... Settlers throw stones at Palestinian homes in Hebron Ha'aretz 11/27/2005 Youth from the Jewish enclave in Hebron and Palestinians threw stones at each other on Saturday and caused damage to property. Hebron police held... Israeli Troops Teargas West Bank Pupils Palestine Chronicle 11/24/2005 The group of about 300 elementary school children swarmed around the checkpoint on Tuesday, shouting.." -- HEBRON, West Bank (AP) Palestinian schoolchildren have scuffled with... Siblings of Mike's Place bomber acquitted of complicity in U.K. court Ha'aretz 11/29/2005 LONDON - The brother and sister of a British would-be suicide bomber were cleared by a court yesterday of failing to tell police their brother... Shin Bet: Hamas charity network funded terror activities in Jenin Ha'aretz 11/28/2005 The Shin Bet security service and the police reported yesterday that they have discovered an organizational network run by Hamas, which collects charitable donations... Eight Palestinians arrested in overnight West Bank raid Ha'aretz 11/29/2005 Israel Defense Forces arrested eight Palestinians suspected of terror involvement late Monday night in the West Bank. Six Islamic Jihad and two Hamas gunmen... IDF disallows mention of 'Gush Katif' on relocated war graves Ha'aretz 11/29/2005 Families of fallen IDF soldiers whose bodies were relocated from the Gaza Strip after the disengagement are being prevented from adding anything to the... Settlers to start sit-down strike near gov't complex in Jerusalem Ha'aretz 11/29/2005 Former Gush Katif settlers will begin a sit-down strike on Tuesday near the government complex in Jerusalem in protest of what they call "the... Gunman hurls explosive device at IDF checkpoint in Hebron Ha'aretz 11/29/2005 A Palestinian gunman hurled an explosive device at an Israel Defense Forces checkpoint in the West Bank city of Hebron on Monday evening. The... Palestinians: Settlers cut down 200 olive trees near Nablus Ha'aretz 11/27/2005 Palestinians on Sunday said that settlers cut down more than 200 olive trees in the West Bank village of Salem, near Nablus. The Palestinians... One Civilian Killed During Israeli Incursion of Jenin International Press Center 11/23/2005 JENIN, Palestine, November 23, 2005 (IPC + WAFA) - - Israeli occupation forces killed a civilian during its incursion of Jenin City, while members of Fateh movement's... Israeli Forces Storm Jenin, Prevent Students from Reaching Schools International Press Center 11/23/2005 JENIN, Palestine, November 23, 2005 (IPC + WAFA) - - Israeli occupation forces stormed early this morning the city and refugee camp of Jenin, and conducted a... New Labor Leader Amir Peretz OKs 350 new housing units in West Bank Palestine Monitor 11/22/2005 Yesterday the Israeli Housing Ministry announced its plan to build 350 additional illegal housing units in the Ma'ale Adumim settlement east of Jerusalem. Ma'ale... 12 Citizens Wounded 5 others Arrested in WB WAFA 11/23/2005 HEBRON, November 23, 2005 (WAFA)-Israeli Occupation Forces (IOF) wounded Wednesday 12 citizens, including pupils, and arrested 5 others in the West Bank cities... Justice Ministry ducks orders to curb illegal outpost expansion Palestine Monitor 11/23/2005 The Justice Ministry and security officials have rejected several fundamental recommendations of the Sasson report on illegal outposts, which are meant to prevent more... IAF bombards Lebanon - with leaflets YNetNews 11/23/2005 Israel sends Lebanese residents a message: Hizbullah actions threaten you -- Israel Air Force aircraft hovered over the skies of south Lebanon in the early... Fresh round of clashes erupts at Lebanon-Israel border Daily Star 11/24/2005 BEIRUT: Clashes between Hizbullah and Israeli forces erupted in South Lebanon on Wednesday, hours after Israeli aircraft dropped leaflets over Beirut and the South... Halutz: More attacks on north coming YNetNews 11/23/2005 On the heels of massive Hizbullah attack on IDF posts, Chief of staff says army anticipates more attacks in near future, intelligence reports point... Evacuees interrupt Bassi's speech YNetNews 11/23/2005 Gush Katif evacuees interrupt speech of Disengagement Administration Head at Sderot Conference for Society, claiming 'You destroyed everything, you destroyed us' -- Disengagement Administration Head... Israeli civilian parachutist blown into Lebanon evades capture Ha'aretz 11/23/2005 An Israeli paraglider was blown down into Lebanese territory yesterday, sparking exchanges of gunfire between the Israel Defense Forces and Hezbollah until he managed... Palestinian man killed in Jenin BBC 11/23/2005 A Palestinian man has been shot dead by Israeli troops during a military operation to arrest militants, in the West Bank city of Jenin... Jenin: Officers injured from friendly fire YNetNews 11/23/2005 Initial IDF investigation reveals three police officers injured during Wednesday's clashes in Jenin sustained wounds from friendly fire; one Palestinian killed, 10 injured in... Senior Islamic Jihad militant turns himself in to IDF in Jenin Ha'aretz 11/24/2005 A senior Islamic Jihad militant, thought to be responsible for the October 26 bombing that killed six Israelis in a Hadera market, turned himself... Israel, Hizb Allah clash over intrusion AlJazeera 11/24/2005 Israeli soldiers have fought with Hizb Allah fighters to enable the escape of an Israeli who floated into Lebanon in a hang-glider and landed... In Pictures: Israel, Hezbollah, Exchange Fire, 4 Killed Islam Online 11/22/2005 3 photos - Israeli warplanes attacked targets on the Lebanese side of the border on Monday, November 21, 2005, shortly after Hezbollah fighters launched a... Interactive Map: West Bank Settlements Threat to Future Palestinian State Islam Online 11/1/2005 View distribution of Israeli settlements, areas of Palestinian self-rule and Israeli control... Palestinian Monitoring Group Daily Situation Report, 19 - 20 November 2005 (PDF) Palestine Media Center 11/21/2005 JENIN:Checkpoint: The Israeli army continues to intensify its restrictions at Tayasir checkpoint east of the town of Tubas and to impede civilian access... IOF Arrests 3 Citizens in WB WAFA 11/22/2005 BETHLEHEM, November 22, 2005 (WAFA)- Israeli Occupation Forces (IOF) arrested today 3 citizens in the West Bank (WB) city of Bethlehem , witnesses said. They... PNIC: 4197 killed people, 783 were children, and 8435 wounded since the beginning of Al-Aqsa uprising ReliefWeb/PNA 11/22/2005 GAZA, Palestine, November 20, 2005 (IPC) - The number of the killed people since the outbreak of Al-Aqsa uprising on 29-9-2000 and until... 5 Pupils wounded in Hebron WAFA 11/23/2005 HEBRON, November 22, 2005 (WAFA)-Israeli Occupation Forces (IOF) wounded Tuesday five pupils in the West Bank (WB) city of Hebron, witnesses said. The... Peretz Approves Building of Housing Units in Maale Adumim WAFA 11/22/2005 TEL AVIV, November 22, 2005 (WAFA)- The New-elected Labor Party chairman, Amir Peretz approved Tuesday the building of new housing units in the colony... Israel okays construction of 350 new homes in W. Bank ReliefWeb 11/22/2005 Herzog made the decision with the approval of newly-elected Labor leader Amir Peretz. -- JERUSALEM, Nov 22, 2005 (Xinhua via COMTEX) -- Outgoing Israeli Housing and... Israeli jets attack south Lebanon BBC 11/22/2005 Israeli warplanes have bombed southern Lebanon, a day after Lebanese guerrillas attacked Israeli soldiers in a border area. The planes fired rockets at a... Halutz: Lebanon appealed for ceasefire YNetNews 11/22/2005 Defense minister and IDF chief of staff convene Tuesday to discuss violent clashes in north, report Lebanese government has appealed for ceasefire in region... Hezbollah releases video footage of Monday's fighting in Ghajar Ha'aretz 11/23/2005 Hezbollah released video footage on Tuesday documenting Monday's fighting in Ghajar, in which four militants were killed while attempting to kidnap an Israel Defense... Herzog okays 350 new homes in Ma'aleh Adumim neighborhood Ha'aretz 11/22/2005 Outgoing Housing and Construction Minister Yitzhak Herzog (Labor) is to publish tenders on Thursday for the construction of 350 housing units in the West... Video: Hizbullah video shows attack on north YNetNews 11/22/2005 Video: A day after Hizbullah's attack on the north, terror organization releases video of most severe coordinated attack launched by group since IDF's withdrawal... Mysterious 'booms' rattle homes YNetNews 11/22/2005 Residents report hearing loud blasts in different parts of country, claim their homes shook as result; IDF says in response no unusual military activity... Children, troops scuffle in West Bank AlJazeera 11/22/2005 Palestinian schoolchildren have scuffled with Israeli soldiers at a checkpoint in the West Bank city of Hebron before soldiers fired teargas to disperse the... IOF Arrests 7 Teenagers, a Security Man WAFA 11/20/2005 BETHLEHEM, November 20, 2005, (WAFA)- Israeli Occupation Forces (IOF) arrested on Sunday seven teenagers in the West Bank (WB) city of Bethlehem. Security sources... IDF arrests Palestinian woman who planned to stab policeman Ha'aretz 11/19/2005 Israel Defense Forces troops arrested a Palestinian woman bearing a knife at a checkpoint south of Jerusalem, Israel Radio reported Saturday. The woman admitted... PA forces nab mentally disabled youth with fake explosive belt Ha'aretz 11/21/2005 Palestinian intelligence services arrested a mentally disabled youth from Bethlehem on Sunday evening after Israeli security forces went on high alert in Jerusalem due... Police reveal would-be terrorists caught last month in Negev Ha'aretz 11/21/2005 Police on Monday revealed that last month they caught four militants who infiltrated Israel from Egypt's Sinai Peninsula in an attempt to build terror... PNIC: 4197 Killed People, 783 were Children, and 8435 Wounded since the Beginning of Al-Aqsa uprising International Press Center 11/20/2005 GAZA, Palestine, November 20, 2005 (IPC)--The number of the killed people since the outbreak of Al-Aqsa uprising on 29-9-2000 and until... IOF Arrests 3 Citizens in Hebron WAFA 11/20/2005 HEBRON, November 20, 2005, (WAFA)- Israeli Occupation Forces (IOF) arrested Sunday three citizens and ruled against three others, sources said. In the city of... IOF Arrests 6 Citizens in WB WAFA 11/21/2005 NABLUS, November 21, 2005, (WAFA)-Israeli Occupation Forces(IOF) arrested Monday 6 citizens in the West Bank(WB) cities of Nablus, Bethlehem and Qalqiliya... Israeli Occupation Forces Invade Jenin City International Press Center 11/20/2005 WEST BANK, Palestine, November 20, 2005, (IPC) - Israeli Occupation Forces (IOF) renewed their military attack against Jenin city and carried out search and arrests... Lebanese PM acts to achieve calm between Israel, Hezbollah Ha'aretz 11/22/2005 Lebanese Prime Minister Fouad Siniora on Monday night made efforts to achieve calm between Hezbollah and Israel after a long day of fighting that... Israeli Occupation Forces Arrest 4 Citizens in Jenin and Nablus Cities. International Press Center 11/21/2005 West Bank, Palestine, November 21, 2005, (IPC) - - Israeli Occupation Forces (IOF) assaulted today dawn Nablus and Jenin cities in the West Bank (WB) and... Two Israeli Arabs charged with murder of female security guard Ha'aretz 11/21/2005 Two Baka al-Garbiyeh men were charged Monday in Haifa District Court with the murder of female security guard Kati David, 27, whose body was... PA security detains IDF undercover troops spotted operating in Bethlehem Ha'aretz 11/21/2005 Palestinians on Monday spotted Israel Defense Forces undercover troops operating in the West Bank city of Bethlehem. Palestinian sources said Palestinian Authority police patrolling... Israeli jets raid Lebanon after shelling AlJazeera 11/21/2005 Israeli warplanes have bombed suspected Hizb Allah positions in south Lebanon after the Shia resistance group shelled an Israeli position in the disputed Shebaa... Four Hezbollah men killed, 11 Israelis wounded in border attacks Ha'aretz 11/21/2005 Four Hezbollah men were killed during a multi-pronged attack on Israel Defense Forces positions on the northern border with Lebanon on Monday afternoon. The... Mofaz OKs Lebanon strikes YNetNews 11/21/2005 Defense minister approves air strikes in wake of Hizbullah offensive on northern Border Monday; Israel characterizes attacks as ‘hostile war acts by Lebanon,’ sends... IDF uncovers weapons in Hebron Jerusalem Post 11/18/2005 The Erez terminal crossing was shut down Friday morning due to terror alerts less than a week after Israel eased up restrictions on the... IOF Wounds a Citizen in east Gaza, a Child in Ramallah WAFA 11/18/2005 GAZA, November 18, 2005 (WAFA) -Israeli Occupation Forces (IOF) continued it brutal military aggression against Palestinian citizens in the Occupied Palestinian Territories (OPT). In... Israel to continue construction in West Bank settlements ReliefWeb 11/18/2005 JERUSALEM, Nov 18, 2005 (Xinhua via COMTEX) - Israel is continuing the construction in West Bank settlements despite claims that additional building is in violation... Construction in West Bank continues despite road map Ha'aretz 11/18/2005 Israel is continuing the construction in the West Bank, despite claims it is in violation of the road map. The Israel Lands Administration (ILA... Erez border crossing partly closed due to terror threat Ha'aretz 11/18/2005 The Erez crossing on the Gaza-Israel border was partly closed Friday morning due to a terror threat. Before dawn Friday, the border crossing was... Israelis on the frontline with Gaza BBC 11/18/2005 When Israel withdrew from the Gaza Strip in August 2005, life for the residents of the southern Israeli village of Netiv Haasara changed overnight... One person killed in clash between PA police, Khan Yunis clan Ha'aretz 11/19/2005 One Palestinian was killed and ten others were wounded in an exchange of fire between Palestinian Authority police and members of the Al-Astli clan... IDF: Soldiers shoot and kill Palestinian near Hebron Ha'aretz 11/19/2005 Israel Defense Forces troops shot dead a Palestinian near the West Bank town of Hebron on Friday after suspecting the man was involved in... NIC: “6 killed, 18 injured, and 89 arrested in one week” International Middle East Media Center 11/17/2005 The Palestinian National Information Center reported, on Thursday, that Israeli soldiers killed six Palestinians, shot injured 18, arrested 89 and carried 639 violations during... PALESTINIAN MONITORING GROUP MONTHLY SUMMARY OF ISRAELI VIOLATIONS 01– 31 October 2005 (PDF) Palestine Media Center 11/18/2005 The following summary table and overview of events is a survey of Israeli violations during the period 01 October 2005 to 31 October 2005... Israeli Fighter Jets Break Sound Barrier Over Gaza as Arrest Campaigns Continue in WB International Press Center 11/17/2005 GAZA, Palestine, November 17, 2005 (IPC + WAFA) - - Israeli fighter jets resumed its false air raids on Thursday, breaking the sound barrier with thunderous explosion... PPS: “40 residents arrested in Hebron since the beginning of November” International Middle East Media Center 11/17/2005 The Hebron office of the Palestinian Prisoners Society reported, on Thursday, that Israeli soldiers arrested 40 residents in the West Bank city of Hebron... Hebron Governorate: Israel to Seize 720 Dunams for Apartheid Wall WAFA 11/17/2005 HEBRON , November 17, 2005 (WAFA) - Hebron Governorate said that Israeli authority has taken an order to seize 720 Dunams of citizens' lands for the... Palestinians stage mass armed march Jerusalem Post 11/17/2005 Defying a Palestinian Authority ban on public displays of weapons, about 1,000 people brandishing assault rifles and rocket launchers marched through Gaza City on... Settler poll: 18% back voluntary evacuation Jerusalem Post 11/16/2005 Voluntary evacuation is not a popular question in the two Samaria settlements of Beit Aryeh and Ofarim, which are among 38 communities on the... Two girls suspected of scrawling Sharon death threats in Knesset Ha'aretz 11/17/2005 Death threats against Prime Minister Ariel Sharon found in a bathroom at the Knesset last week were apparently scrawled by two girls who had... Palestinians 'shot by Israelis' BBC 11/17/2005 Two Palestinian militants have been shot dead in an ambush near the West Bank city of Jenin, Palestinian sources have said. They were attacked... Hamas members face murder charges YNetNews 11/17/2005 According to indictment, two men were part of Hamas cell that abducted, murdered Sasson Nuriel -- An indictment was served Thursday against two Hamas members... Right to issue 'evacuation' stamps YNetNews 11/17/2005 Right wing activists propose introduction of new orange stamps holding pictures of evacuees, reading: ‘We won’t forget, we won’t forgive’ -- In yet another sign... Gunmen shoot and moderately wound two PA police officers in Nablus Ha'aretz 11/17/2005 Two Palestinian Authority police officers were moderately wounded on Thursday night after being shot by Al-Aqsa Martyrs Brigade gunmen in the West Bank city... Israel issues tenders for further West Bank construction Ha'aretz 11/18/2005 Israel is continuing the construction in West Bank settlement, despite claims additional building is in violation of the road map. The Israel Lands Administration... Jewish Gaza capital 'Hamas terror camp' YNetNews/World Net Daily 11/18/2005 Senior Hamas sources say group turned former Gaza settlement Neve Dekalim into ‘military training camp for martyrs,’ boast several Qassam rockets fired from former... Several structures leveled in Jerusalem International Middle East Media Center 11/16/2005 Israeli bulldozers leveled on Wednesday morning several structures in Jerusalem that belongs to Palestinians. Israeli police claimed these structures were built without proper permits... Nine Civilians Arrested as Israeli Forces Continue Incursions in West Bank International Press Center 11/16/2005 HEBRON, Palestine, November 16, 2005 (IPC + Agencies) - - Israeli occupation forces arrested nine civilians in different parts of the West Bank, including six in Hebron... Two Civilians Arrested as Israeli Forces Impose Curfew on Jordan Valley for Second Day International Press Center 11/16/2005 NABLUS, Palestine, November 16, 2005 (IPC + WAFA) - - Israeli occupation forces arrested two civilians in the West Bank, while continuing its tight curfew on the... Settler girls attack Palestinian farmers in the West Bank International Middle East Media Center 11/16/2005 Six settler girls from Benjamin, a settlement Northwest of the West Bank city of Ramallah, attacked Palestinian farmers while they were working in olive... Explosive belt found with Pal. Youth is fake International Middle East Media Center 11/16/2005 Four hours after the Israeli soldiers arrested a Palestinian youth, and claimed that he was carrying an explosive belt, an Israeli military source admitted... Missile strike deaths may be probed YNetNews 11/16/2005 IDF chief prosecutor tells left wing Yesh Gvul organization that missile strike on Islamic Jihad senior figure in which three Palestinians were killed may... IDF troops arrest Palestinian youth carrying explosive belt at Nablus checkpoint Ha'aretz 11/16/2005 Israel Defense Forces soldiers arrested a Palestinian youth carrying an explosive belt at a checkpoint near the West Bank city of Nablus on Wednesday... Senior PA official: Arafat died after poison was injected into his ear Ha'aretz 11/16/2005 Palestinian Authority chairman Yasser Arafat died after a poison was injected into his ear, according to statements made by senior PA official Ahmad Abdul... Settlers disrupt Palestinian olive harvest YNetNews 11/16/2005 Six girls detained on suspicion of using knives to rip sacks of olives harvested by Palestinians -- A group of girls from a settlement in... Mofaz: Strengthen settlement blocs YNetNews 11/16/2005 Defense Minister meets with heads of West Bank settlements; tells residents he intends on promoting building of security fence, strengthening settlement blocs -- Defense Minister... Israel's 'forgotten' settlers BBC 11/16/2005 We have lost everything, including our dignity." -- Rachel Saperstein watches the children playing chase, a dour expression on her face. "Look, you see what... A week after Issawiya clashes, Jerusalem hospital firebombed Ha'aretz 11/16/2005 Five Molotov cocktails were thrown at Hadassah University Hospital, Mount Scopus from the direction of the East Jerusalem village of Issawiya on Wednesday evening... Army invades Tubas and Tammoun International Middle East Media Center 11/15/2005 The Israeli army invaded on Tuesday morning the village of Tammoun and the near by West Bank city of Tubas, north of the West... Army invades Tubas and Tammoun International Middle East Media Center 11/15/2005 The Israeli army invaded on Tuesday morning the village of Tammoun and the near by West Bank city of Tubas, north of the West... Army invades Beit Sahour and Beit Fajar International Middle East Media Center 11/15/2005 The Israeli army invaded, on Tuesday at dawn, Beit Sahour town in the West Bank city of Bethlehem and searched several houses there. Troops... Army invades Beit Sahour and Beit Fajar International Middle East Media Center 11/15/2005 The Israeli army invaded, on Tuesday at dawn, Beit Sahour town in the West Bank city of Bethlehem and searched several houses there. Troops... Army shells areas in the northern Gaza Strip International Middle East Media Center 11/15/2005 Israeli artillery shelled on Monday at night, and Tuesday at dawn, several areas in the northern Gaza strip causing damage to agricultural areas and... Army shells areas in the northern Gaza Strip International Middle East Media Center 11/15/2005 Israeli artillery shelled on Monday at night, and Tuesday at dawn, several areas in the northern Gaza strip causing damage to agricultural areas and... Twelve injured near Jenin International Middle East Media Center 11/15/2005 Israeli soldiers withdrew from Al Zababda village, near the West Bank city of Jenin, after invading it on Monday at dawn; twelve residents, including... Twelve injured near Jenin International Middle East Media Center 11/15/2005 Israeli soldiers withdrew from Al Zababda village, near the West Bank city of Jenin, after invading it on Monday at dawn; twelve residents, including... 'We are Samah's parents too' YNetNews 11/15/2005 Parents of Palestinian boy killed by IDF fire, whose organs were donated to Israeli children, meet with children who received their son’s organs -- The... 'We are Samah's parents too' YNetNews 11/15/2005 Parents of Palestinian boy killed by IDF fire, whose organs were donated to Israeli children, meet with children who received their son’s organs -- The... Six arrested in Hebron, one home occupied International Middle East Media Center 11/16/2005 Israeli soldiers arrested six residents in the southern West Bank city of Hebron, and occupied one home, using it as a military post and... Six arrested in Hebron, one home occupied International Middle East Media Center 11/16/2005 Israeli soldiers arrested six residents in the southern West Bank city of Hebron, and occupied one home, using it as a military post and... Video: 24 injured in police-Bedouin scuffle YNetNews 11/15/2005 Scuffle starts after men join women, children in resisting efforts by Interior Ministry to serve demolition decrees for illegal buildings in unrecognized village -- (VIDEO... Video: 24 injured in police-Bedouin scuffle YNetNews 11/15/2005 Scuffle starts after men join women, children in resisting efforts by Interior Ministry to serve demolition decrees for illegal buildings in unrecognized village -- (VIDEO... Supreme Court releases man accused of assault on Gaza youth Ha'aretz 11/15/2005 The Supreme Court on Tuesday accepted an appeal calling for the release from prison of Shimshon Sitrin, who allegedly led the attempted lynching of... Supreme Court releases man accused of assault on Gaza youth Ha'aretz 11/15/2005 The Supreme Court on Tuesday accepted an appeal calling for the release from prison of Shimshon Sitrin, who allegedly led the attempted lynching of... IDF shells Gaza in response to anti-tank missile launch Ha'aretz 11/16/2005 The Israel Defense Forces fired heavy artillery at the Gaza Strip late Tuesday, Israel Radio reported. The shelling was in response to an anti-tank... IDF shells Gaza in response to anti-tank missile launch Ha'aretz 11/16/2005 The Israel Defense Forces fired heavy artillery at the Gaza Strip late Tuesday, Israel Radio reported. The shelling was in response to an anti-tank... Palestinian killed in Gaza; IDF eases restrictions in West Bank, Gaza Ha'aretz 11/13/2005 The Israel Defense Forces began Sunday to ease travel restrictions in the West Bank and Gaza, allowing 8,000 Palestinian workers to enter Israel and... Soldiers bulldoze orchards to install fence International Middle East Media Center 11/12/2005 Israeli military bulldozers continued leveling and bulldozing Palestinian lands and orchards in order to install a “security fence” beside a settlement road, north of... Settler groups attack Israeli leftists in Hebron, raid orchards in Qalqilia International Middle East Media Center 11/12/2005 An Israeli source reported that an extremist settlers group attacked Israeli peace activists, members of Merez Israeli leftist group while touring Hebron. In Qalqilia... Israel Pursues Killings, Factions for Conditional Truce Palestine Chronicle 11/13/2005 Bilal al-Shahr, 19, was shot dead by Israeli forces near Khuza'a across Gaza Strip borders.." -- GAZA CITY - Israeli forces assassinated a resistance leader and... Palestinian Monitoring Group Daily Situation Report, 11 - 12 November 2005 (PDF) Palestine Media Center 11/13/2005 TULKAREM: Closure of Main Roads: (i) The Israeli army continues to close the iron gate set up on the junction to the settlement of... IOF Kills 2 Citizens, Wounds 7 others & Arrests 14 WAFA 11/14/2005 NABLUS, November 14, 2005, (WAFA)- Israeli Occupation Forces (IOF) continued on Monday its brutal military aggression against the Palestinian citizens in different cities and... Israeli Troops Assassinate Palestinian Activist in Jenin Palestine Media Center 11/13/2005 IOF Soldiers Shoot Dead Four Palestinians Since Wednesday -- Israeli Occupation Forces (IOF) on Saturday extra-judicially executed a Palestinian anti-occupation local leader in the West... Israeli Colonizers Wound 3-Year-Old Child WAFA 11/14/2005 HEBRON, November 14, 2005 (WAFA) - Three years-old child wounded on Monday after being attacked by Israeli colonizers in the West Bank (WB) city of... IDF artillery strikes Qassam launching zones in Gaza Strip Ha'aretz 11/14/2005 The Israel Defense Forces on Sunday night stepped up its retaliatory measures against Qassam rocket fire from the Gaza Strip into Israel when firing... After killing of top Hamas man, Palestinians fire on Israeli car Ha'aretz 11/14/2005 Palestinian militants on Monday evening opened fire on an Israeli vehicle in the Halhul region south of Hebron, causing no casualties. One bullet, however... Rocket lands in southern community YNetNews 11/14/2005 Qassam rocket lands in open area in Nativ Ha’asara Monday evening; no injuries reported -- Palestinian terrorists fired a Qassam rocket Monday evening at the... Israeli troops kill Hamas leader AlJazeera 11/14/2005 Israeli occupation troops have shot dead two resistance fighters, including a senior Hamas leader in the West Bank town of Nablus. Meanwhile, Israeli troops... Israeli troops kill two Palestinians AlJazeera 11/13/2005 A Palestinian teenager has been killed by gunfire from Israeli soldiers, a Palestinian security official said. The body of Bilal al-Shahr, 19, was found... IDF report: Soldiers kill wounded militant during patrol in Jenin Ha'aretz 11/14/2005 Israel Defense Forces troops shot and killed a Palestinian militant while he lay wounded in a yard in the West Bank city of Jenin... IDF bombards northern Gaza YNetNews 11/14/2005 Army fires dozens of artillery shells at northern Gaza in response to firing of mortar shell at Gaza’s Karni crossing. IDF makes it clear... Army invades Azoun village International Middle East Media Center 11/11/2005 The Israeli army invaded the village of Azoun south of the West Bank city of Qalqilia, on Thursday night. Troops invaded the village which... Residents of Deir al-Balah demand Hamas to halt Qassam shells International Middle East Media Center 11/11/2005 Residents of Deir Al Balah city in the central Gaza Strip demanded the Islamic Resistance Movement (Hamas) to halt firing the home-made Qassam shells... Al Aqsa Brigades: “Resistance will not disarm” International Middle East Media Center 11/11/2005 The al Aqsa Brigades, the military wing of Fateh movement, released a statement on Friday declaring that it will not disarm and will continue... Israel Stalls On Removal Of Outposts, Official Says Forward 11/11/2005 TEL AVIV — Israel is stalling on the removal of illegal outposts, according to the official who wrote a government report on the matter. Eight... Two Palestinians wounded by IDF fire after torching vehicle Ha'aretz 11/11/2005 Two Palestinians were on Friday evening lightly wounded when Israel Defense Forces troops fired at them in the West Bank village of Beit Athata... Israel's 'linchpin' settlement BBC 11/10/2005 Maale Adumim is emerging as one of the thorniest issues in the peace process-- On a hill east of Jerusalem stands the settlement of... Palestinians fire Qassam rocket at Sderot; no injuries or damage Ha'aretz 11/11/2005 Palestinians on Friday afternoon fired a Qassam rocket toward the southern town of Sderot. It landed in an open field and did not cause... Bil'in demonstrators: 14-year-old hit in the head by rubber bullet Ha'aretz 11/11/2005 A 14-year-old demonstrator was hit by a rubber bullet in the head in clashes with security forces during what has become Friday's weekly... Three residents abducted in Qalqilia International Middle East Media Center 11/10/2005 Under-Cover ynits of the Israeli army, abducted on Thursday at dawn three residents from the West Bank city of Qalqilia, local sources reported. Mohamed... Soldiers invade several villages near Hebron, four injured International Middle East Media Center 11/10/2005 Israeli soldiers invaded on Thursday the Bank city of Hebron, and the neighing villages of Yatta, Bani Neim, Sa’ir, and Beit Ummar, east and... More 6 Citizens Arrested in WB WAFA 11/10/2005 HEBRON, November 10, 2005 (WAFA)-Israeli Occupation Forces (IOF) arrested on Thursday 6 more citizens in the West Bank (WB) cities of Hebron and... IOF Kills Citizen in GS, Arrests 6 others, Kidnaps 3 in WB WAFA 11/10/2005 GAZA, November 10, 2005 (WAFA) - A Palestinian citizen killed on Thursday when Israeli soldiers opened fire at him in the Gaza Strip (GS) middle... Palestinian sources: IDF kills gunman on Israel-Gaza border Ha'aretz 11/10/2005 Israel Defense Forces soldiers killed a gunman at the Kissufim crossing on the Israel-Gaza border early Thursday, Palestinian medics and sources said. Hamas said... Internal Affairs: Police lied about Issawiya killing; man was shot in back Ha'aretz 11/10/2005 Police lied in their account of the shooting death of an East Jerusalem man on Wednesday evening at the hand of an officer and... Suspicion: Issawiyeh shooting unjustified YNetNews 11/10/2005 Senior Police Investigations Unit official tells Ynet Wednesday’s shooting death of a Palestinian in village of Issawiyeh, near Jerusalem, may have been unjustified, as... Israeli Prosecution demands sentencing an activist to 35 consecutive life terms International Middle East Media Center 11/9/2005 The Israeli prosecution demanded the Israeli court debating the case of Abbas Al Sayyed, to sentence him to “hundreds of years” holding him responsible... Five residents arrested Ramallah and Tulkarem International Middle East Media Center 11/9/2005 Israeli sources reported, on Wednesday, that soldiers conducted an arrest campaign in the West Bank cities of Ramallah and Tulkarem; five residents, allegedly Hamas... Army closes ten charitable societies in Jenin, occupies ten houses in Qabatia International Middle East Media Center 11/9/2005 Israeli army closed Tuesday at dawn two charitable societies in the West Bank city of Jinin and claimed that they transferred money to the... Child Wounded Seriously as IOF Arrests Several Civilians and Seizes Dozens of Homes International Press Center 11/8/2005 NABLUS, Palestine, November 8, 2005 (IPC + WAFA) - - Israeli occupation forces shot and wounded a child seriously during an incursion into a refugee camp in... Several Fatah members break into one of Fatah's offices in Gaza International Middle East Media Center 11/9/2005 At least 30 armed Fatah members broke into an office that belongs to the Fatah ruling party in Beit Hanoun in the Gaza strip... Israeli Occupation Forces Invade Tubas City International Press Center 11/9/2005 WEST BANK, Palestine, November 9, 2005, (IPC) --- The Israeli Occupation Forces (IOF) launched a blitz today dawn onTubas city, North West Bank and besieged... Colonizers Wound a Citizen, IOF Arrests Another WAFA 11/9/2005 QALQILYA, November 9, 2005 (WAFA)- A Palestinian citizen wounded on Wednesday when Israeli colonizers brutally attacked him with stones causing him severe injuries. Security... New Israeli settlement near Hebron International Middle East Media Center 11/9/2005 Israeli settlers backed by an Israeli army force started on Monday to construct a new settlement near the village of Yatta near the West... In Nablus, the IDF is fighting a war that interests no one Ha'aretz 11/10/2005 Just a 45-minute drive from Tel Aviv a war is still going on that interests very few here. Two Palestinians were killed on... IDF chief Halutz: We will continue targeted killings of militants Ha'aretz 11/8/2005 Israel will continue with its targeted killings of Palestinian militants, Israel Defense Forces Chief of Staff Lieutenant General Dan Halutz said on Tuesday afternoon... IDF troops kill Palestinian teen, wanted Islamic Jihad militant Ha'aretz 11/9/2005 Israel Defense Forces troops on Tuesday evening shot dead a Palestinian teenager near the West Bank town of Nablus and a wanted Islamic Jihad... Mofaz adviser quits amid claims he assisted illegal outposts Ha'aretz 11/9/2005 Defense Minister Shaul Mofaz's adviser on settlement affairs, Ron Shechner, resigned Wednesday after being accused of assissting in the construction of illegal outposts. In... Issawiya resident shot dead by police during riot in village Ha'aretz 11/10/2005 Dozens of youths rioted at the entrance to the East Jerusalem village of Issawiya on Wednesday evening, as well as at the entrance to... Israeli Arab sentenced to 6 years jail for Hezbollah membership Ha'aretz 11/10/2005 Nazareth District Court on Wednesday sentenced an Israeli Arab man convicted of active membership in Hezbollah to six years in prison. Jassan Atamallah, a... Right-wing speaker: 'Don't go to army' YNetNews 11/9/2005 For first time since disengagement plan, thousands of right wing activists gather in conference under banner 'We won’t forget and won't forgive' -- Thousands of... IDF using phosphorus shells to train, against international law By Gideon Levy, Ha'aretz 11/10/2005 The Israel Defense Forces has been using phosphorus shells in training exercises, a practice forbidden in inhabited areas under international law. Several weeks ago... Israel Demolishes Houses in Jerusalem for Apartheid Wall WAFA 11/7/2005 JERUSALEM, November 07, 2005 (WAFA) - Israeli bulldozers demolished on Monday a number of houses in Anata town of Jerusalem for the construction of the... Israeli Occupation Forces Arrest 5 Residents in the West Bank International Press Center 11/7/2005 WEST BANK, Palestine, November 7,2005 (IPC+WAFA)--The Israeli Occupation Forces (IOF) arrested at least five residents including a woman in Hebron city and... IDF: 80% of Qassams hit Gaza Ha'aretz 11/7/2005 Two Palestinians were injured yesterday when a Qassam rocket aimed at Israel mistakenly hit a house in the Gaza Strip town of Dir el-Balah... Senior MI officer: Hamas trying to transfer terror technology from Gaza to West Bank Ha'aretz 11/7/2005 The head of the research division of Israel Defense Forces intelligence, Brigadier General Yossi Kuperwasser, said Monday that Hamas is making intensive efforts to... IDF ending program aimed at cooling checkpoint frictions Ha'aretz 11/6/2005 In order to save insurance costs, the IDF is to end a successful project which places experienced older soldier volunteers at roadblocks in the... Family of boy killed by IDF donates his organs for peace Ha'aretz 11/6/2005 The family of Ahmed al-Khatib, a 12 year old fatally shot last week by Israeli troops who mistook his toy gun for a real... Hadera bombing death toll rises to 6 after woman dies of wounds Ha'aretz 11/6/2005 Jenia Polise, a 66-year-old woman, has died of wounds from a Palestinian suicide bombing in Hadera two and a half weeks ago, raising... Qassam rocket aimed at Israel misfires, wounds PA policeman Ha'aretz 11/6/2005 Two Palestinians were wounded Sunday when a Qassam rocket aimed at Israel mistakenly hit a house in the Gaza Strip town of Dir al-Balah... Troops who abused Palestinians indicted YNetNews 11/7/2005 Military Prosecutor's Office charges two soldiers with abuse, after they violently assaulted handcuffed detainees at roadblock -- The Military Prosecutor's Office indicted Monday two soldiers... Army arrests eight residents in several West Bank areas International Middle East Media Center 11/4/2005 The Israeli army arrested, on Friday at dawn, eight residents in several West Bank cities. Three residents were arrested in Marka village, near Jenin... Three youths, one fighter arrested near Nablus International Middle East Media Center 11/5/2005 Israeli soldiers arrested on Saturday afternoon, three Palestinian youth, at Beit Eeba checkpoint, near the West Bank city of Nablus. One activist was arrested... AL Aqsa brigades shells army post in Gaza International Middle East Media Center 11/6/2005 Al Aqsa brigades fired a homemade shell, on Saturday, at an army post in Beit Hanoun (Erez) crossing. in the northern part of the... “You are an Arab? We hate Arabs, and your life is about to end!” International Middle East Media Center 11/4/2005 Two Israeli extremists attempted to abduct an Arab resident of Israel from Rahat area in the Negev, yet the Israeli police released them several... Israel raids, terrorizes Gaza Rafah Today 11/1/2005 with photos] Two leaders were assassinated and eleven people have been injured during an air strike by Israeli helicopters in the Northern Gaza Strip... Family denounces the release of four settlers who attacked their son International Middle East Media Center 11/5/2005 The family of Manhal Hussein, 14, from Jeet village, south west of Nablus, denounced the Israeli decision to release four settlers who attacked their... Four children injured in Qabatia International Middle East Media Center 11/5/2005 A Palestinian medical source in Qabatia town, near the West Bank city of Jenin, reported on Saturday evening, that four children were shot and... Jenin boy, shot by troops who mistook his toy gun for rifle, dies Ha'aretz 11/5/2005 Ahmed al-Khatib, the 12-year-old boy shot by Israel Defense Forces soldiers in the West Bank city of Jenin on Thursday after they mistook... Residents vow to struggle in `Hebron spirit' Ha'aretz 11/6/2005 A few days ago, Defense Minister Shaul Mofaz ordered the evacuation of the new neighborhood of Hebron named in memory of the baby Shalhevet... Bereaved family refuses Jihad apology Ha'aretz 11/5/2005 The family of Jamil Qa'adan who was killed in Hadera bombing last month says apology by Islamic Jihad is not accepted --The Qa’adan family... Shot Palestinian boy dies in hospital AlJazeera 11/5/2005 A 12-year-old Palestinian boy shot by Israeli occupation soldiers while he was playing with a toy gun has died of his wounds. Ahmad... Settlers: police harassing us YNetNews 11/4/2005 Residents complain of false arrests, needless safety checks in wake of violent outpost evacuation -- Harassment or routine activity? Residents of the West Bank settlement... Resident dies of wounds sustained last week International Middle East Media Center 11/4/2005 A Palestinian medical source at Rafidia hospital in Nablus, reported that a resident of Qabatia, near the West Bank city of Jenin, died of... Israeli artillery shells a town, south of Gaza International Middle East Media Center 11/4/2005 Israeli soldiers shelled, on Friday evening, Khaza’a town, east of Khan Younis in the southern part of the Gaza Strip, damage was reported, no... Pullout didn't bring longed-for `calmer days' Ha'aretz 11/3/2005 The uncertainty about the future is the hardest thing to bear," says the secretariat chair of Kibbutz Nahal Oz, Haim Yelin. A mortar shell... Soldiers mistake toy gun for rifle, seriously wound 12-year-old Palestinian child in Jenin Ha'aretz 11/4/2005 Israel Defense Forces soldiers seriously wounded a 12-year-old Palestinian in the West Bank city of Jenin yesterday after mistaking his toy gun for... Jewish extremists attack a Palestinian girl in Jerusalem International Middle East Media Center 11/3/2005 Jewish extremists hurled stones, on Wednesday, at a Palestinian girl heading for school near close to Al Aqsa Mosque, in Jerusalem, local sources reported... Child shot in Jenin is clinically dead International Middle East Media Center 11/3/2005 Palestinian sourcesin Jenin reported that the child who was shot earlier on Thursday on Jenin refugee camp is clinically dead, earlier it was reported... IDF goes on alert in north, fearing Hezbollah attack Ha'aretz 11/4/2005 The army has been firing shells in the area and using helicopters to patrol the border zone in an effort to deter attacks, according... Palestinian boy shot in West Bank BBC 11/3/2005 A Palestinian boy has been transferred to an Israeli hospital after being shot by Israeli soldiers in the West Bank. Initial reports said that... IDF shells Gaza targets after soldier wounded by mortar shell Ha'aretz 11/3/2005 An Israeli civilian driving in the West Bank on Thursday was lightly wounded after rocks were hurled at his car near the town of... Police arrest right-wing teen suspected of attacking senior officer Ha'aretz 11/3/2005 Police on Thursday arrested a right-wing teen suspected of attacking an Israel Defense Force deputy brigade commander a week ago during the evacuation of... Medics condemn Gaza sonic booms BBC 11/3/2005 Doctors' groups have filed a petition at the Israeli Supreme Court seeking to halt air force jets from breaking the sound barrier over the... Soldier hurt in mortar strike YNetNews 11/3/2005 IDF soldier sustains light wounds after shell hits army base north of Gaza Strip Thursday -- An IDF soldier sustained light wounds Thursday after a... IDF: Hizbullah may attack YNetNews 11/3/2005 Forces positioned along northern border on high alert due to assessments regarding possible attempts by Hizbullah to fire mortars at army outposts, abduct troops... Child hurt in Jenin clashes AlJazeera 11/3/2005 A 12-year-old Palestinian boy has been seriously hurt by Israeli gunfire during clashes in the West Bank despite Palestinian President Mahmmoud Abbas's call... Army invades Jenin, 12 arrested, Israeli soldier wounded International Middle East Media Center 11/1/2005 An Israeli soldier was lightly wounded by a bomb when Israeli troops invaded the village of Qabatiya and the nearby city of Jenin in... Army invades Bil’in, arrests three residents International Middle East Media Center 11/1/2005 Israeli soldiers invade the village of Bil’in, near the West Bank city of Ramallah on Tuesday at dawn, attacked and clubbed several residents, and... Second settler attack on elderly Palestinian International Middle East Media Center 11/1/2005 Seventy-year-old Aziz Abdul-Karim Hanini from the village of Beit Djan east of Nablus had barely healed from wounds he sustained two months ago after... Azmout residents complain of settlers' attacks International Middle East Media Center 11/2/2005 Residents of the West Bank village of Azmout, near Nablus, complained of repeated attacks carried out by extremist settler groups Alon Moreh settlement, near... Army to remove “security perimeter “ surrounding Yitzhar settlement International Middle East Media Center 11/2/2005 The Israeli army announced on Wednesday morning that it intends to dismantle the integrated security perimeter which surrounds Yitzhar settlement, north of the West... Azoun Atma; wall and harsh military procedures International Middle East Media Center 11/1/2005 Residents of Azoun Atma village, south of the West Bank city are facing daily hardships after the Israeli Separation Wall isolated them and separated... Army arrests 8 residents from Hussan village west of Bethlehem International Middle East Media Center 11/2/2005 Israeli army invaded, on Wednesday morning, the village of Hussan west of the West Bank city of Bethlehem, and arrested eight residents. Troops conducted... Negev residents: Give us good terms and we'll evacuate Ha'aretz 11/3/2005 Many residents in the western Negev communities recently said they want to leave the area, in view of continued rocket and mortar fire from... IOF Arrests 13 Residents in Jenin and Bilin International Press Center 11/1/2005 WEST BANK, Palestine, November1,2005 (IPC+Agencies)-- Israeli occupation forces rounded up today dawn 13 residents of Qabatia town of Jenin and Bilin village in... Army artillery shells Gaza International Middle East Media Center 11/3/2005 Israeli army shelled with heavy artillery several areas in Gaza, while military helicopters also fired several missiles, Israeli TV channel 2 reported. The Palestinian... Focus on Settlements in Hebron Palestine Media Center/Peace Now 10/30/2005 Settlements in Focus - Vol. 1, Issue 13: HEBRON - A publication of Americans for Peace Now -- How is Hebron different than other cities in the... IOF Shoots and Wounds Citizen in Former Gaza Colony WAFA 11/2/2005 GAZA, November 2, 2005 (WAFA) - Israeli Occupation Forces (IOF) shot and wounded a citizen in the northern Gaza Strip city of Jabalya, medical sources... Israeli soldier shot dead in raid BBC 11/2/2005 An Israeli soldier has been shot dead during an arrest operation in a West Bank village near the town of Jenin. The Israeli army... Park Hotel bombing mastermind also planned mass poisoning Ha'aretz 11/3/2005 The Hamas leader convicted of murdering 35 Israelis in two separate terror attacks in Netanya also planned a mass poisoning, it was revealed in... In Pictures: Israel Resumes Assassinations AlJazeera 11/2/2005 Eleven photos from recent attacks by the IDF... Court releases settlers accused of beating Palestinian boy, 13 Ha'aretz 11/2/2005 Four youths from the West Bank settlement of Kedumim accused of beating a 13-year-old Palestinian boy last Monday were released Wednesday for the... Once again: Cops vs. evacuees YNetNews 11/2/2005 Police officers attending convention in Jerusalem hotel greeted with chants of ‘a Jew does not expel Jews’ from Neve Dekalim evacuees, who are staying... Israel Kills 2 Palestinian Radical Leaders in Airstrike Washington Post 11/2/2005 JERUSALEM, Nov. 2 -- An Israeli airstrike Tuesday in the Gaza Strip killed two military leaders of radical Palestinian groups, including a senior member of... IDF won't draft five anti-pullout youths Ha'aretz 11/3/2005 Five right-wing youths have been temporarily rejected from the Israel Defense Forces draft due to suspicions they were involved in violence against security personnel... Kindergarten kids exposed to Qassams YNetNews 11/2/2005 Ongoing firing of Qassam rockets toward Israeli towns and kibbutzim surrounding Gaza Strip raises fear that children may be hit by rockets while in... Palestinian killed in IDF operation YNetNews 11/2/2005 Three Palestinians wounded Wednesday afternoon from IDF fire in town of Kabatiya; earlier, gunmen killed in town by IDF soldiers -- One Palestinian was killed... 2 hurt in mortar attack YNetNews 11/2/2005 One man lightly wounded, another suffers from shock after home in southern community of Nativ Ha'asara sustains direct mortar shell hit; following strike, IDF... Hamas rejects truce renewal AlJazeera 11/2/2005 Palestinian resistance group Hamas has said it will not renew an informal nine-month-old truce with Israel after one of its leading activists was killed... U.S millionaire finances Jewish settlement in east Jerusalem Ha'aretz 11/3/2005 American Jewish millionaire Irwin Moskowitz is behind a plan to establish a new Jewish neighborhood within the Sheikh Jarrah quarter of East Jerusalem. The... Palestinian youth stabs woman in central Jerusalem park Ha'aretz 11/3/2005 Police arrested Wednesday night a 15-year-old Palestinian boy suspected of stabbing an Israeli woman outside a park in downtown Jerusalem. A Magen David... Hamas vows revenge after IAF strike Ha'aretz 11/3/2005 An Israel Air Force missile strike killed two Palestinian militants, including a leading Hamas operative, in the Jabalya refugee camp in the northern Gaza... Hamas vows to call off truce with Israel Daily Star 11/3/2005 Hamas vowed Wednesday to call off an informal truce at the year-end, as Israeli troops shot dead a member of Al-Aqsa Martyrs Brigades just... Quiet holds after IDF bombs Gaza launch sites Ha'aretz 11/3/2005 One Israeli was lightly wounded in Wednesday evening when Palestinians fired two mortar shells that hit the community of Netiv Ha'asarah, located just north... 'We need deterrence in Gaza' YNetNews 11/3/2005 Israel cannot respond to each Qassam attack from Gaza, we need an operation that will create deterrence, a high ranking IAF officer tells Ynet...

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Justice minister: West Bank fence is Israel's future border Ha'aretz 12/1/2005 Justice Minister Tzipi Livni has stated publicly that the separation fence will serve as "the future border of the state of Israel" and that... Mofaz warns PA over operation of Gaza-Egypt border crossing Ha'aretz 11/30/2005 Defense Minister Shaul Mofaz threatened Wednesday to shut down crossings between the Gaza Strip and Israel if the Palestinians don't improve operations at the... President: Israeli Practices against Prisoners Inhuman WAFA 11/30/2005 RAMALLAH, November 30, 2005, (WAFA)- President Mahmoud Abbas Wednesday described the Israeli practices against the Palestinian prisoners in Israeli jails as "inhuman". Commenting on... EC and UNRWA Sign Agreement for Helping Palestinian Refugees WAFA 11/30/2005 GAZA, November 30, 2005 (WAFA)- The EU Commissioner for development and humanitarian aid, Louis Michel, signed Wednesday with UNRWA in Gaza a financing agreement... UAERC Donates $13 Million to UNRWA WAFA 11/30/2005 GAZA, November 30, 2005, (WAFA)- The United Arab Emirates Red Crescent Society (UAERC) announced a donation of $13 million to UNRWA to provide new... Ayalon: “I killed Arabs more than Hamas killed Jews” International Middle East Media Center 11/30/2005 Ami Ayalon, former head of the Israel Security Service, and one of the leaders of the Labor party, said that he does not object... UN observes day of solidarity with Palestinian People Electronic Intifada/UN DPI 11/29/2005 As the International Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian People was observed at Headquarters today, Secretary-General Kofi Annan told delegations that, while a solution... Ghana Reaffirms Solidarity with Palestinian People WAFA 11/30/2005 ACCRA, November 30, 2005 (WAFA) - The Government Ghana on Tuesday reaffirmed solidarity with the Palestinian cause and renewed support for ongoing efforts of the... Security Council presidential statement welcomes Israeli-Palestinian agreement on Rafah crossing as 'important step forward' ReliefWeb/United Nations Security Council 11/30/2005 Political Affairs Under-Secretary-General Briefs on Recent Trip; Returns ‘Hopeful’, but with Renewed Appreciation for Immense Challenges -- The Security Council today welcomed the 15 November... India Urges Palestinians, Israelis to Make use of "New Beginning" WAFA 11/30/2005 NEW YORK, November 30, 2005 (WAFA) - India has urged Israelis and Palestinians to make "optimal" use of the "new beginning". "The vision of an... PNI Press Conference Marking International Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian People Focuses on Elections and the Apartheid Wall Palestine Monitor 11/29/2005 Ramallah, 29-11-05: The Palestinian National Initiative (PNI) marked the International Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian People with a press conference in... UN gives up on completing anti-terrorism treaty by year-end Ha'aretz 12/1/2005 UN treaty writers have given up on completing a long-stalled comprehensive treaty against terrorism by the end of the year, as called for by... United States, Israel vie to sell early warning planes to South Korea Ha'aretz 11/30/2005 The United States and Israel have been exchanging frosty words as the countries compete to sell South Korea an early warning aircraft (EWA). A... Plan unveiled for protection of Egyptian border Ha'aretz 11/30/2005 Prime Minister Ariel Sharon was shown plans for better protection of the border with Egypt during a tour yesterday of the border area in... Comments from Commissioner Michel during his visit to the Khan Yunis refugee camp and the Rafah Border Crossing ReliefWeb/European Commission 11/30/2005 Jerusalem, 30 November 2005 - European Commissioner for Development and Humanitarian Aid, Louis Michel, visited today the Gaza Strip to assess the Humanitarian situation. He... Yemen says Israel-linked ’terrorist’ cell dismantled AFP, YNetNews 10/6/2008 Yemini president alleges terror cell ’operating under slogan of Islam’ had connections to Israeli intelligence, refuses to provide any details - Yemeni President Ali Abdullah Saleh announced on Monday... Activists hit territories’ PR campaign Tovah Lazaroff, Jerusalem Post 10/6/2008 A new public relations campaign that invites the public to explore Judea and Samaria got off to a rocky start this week when vandals scrawled left-wing graffiti across large billboards... ’Israel has agreed to allow PA troops into Hebron’ Ali Waked, YNetNews 10/7/2008 Senior Palestinian defense official tells Ynet Israel has authorized request by Palestinian Authority to deploy security forces in Hebron in effort to block Hamas’ growing influence over the city... Livni: 'We will continue the Annapolis process'� Saed Bannoura & Agencies, International Middle East Media Center News 10/6/2008 Israeli Foreign Minister, in charge of forming the new Israeli government, Tzipi Livni, stated on Sunday that peace talks with the Palestinians should resume as planned in the Annapolis summit... Al Khodary warns of Israeli settlement expansion during peace talks IMEMC News, International Middle East Media Center News 10/6/2008 Palestinian Legislator, head of the Popular Committee Against the Siege, Jamal Al Khodary, warned on Monday of Israeli settlement expansion in the West Bank during peace talk adding that Israel... Al Khudari: Israel calculating in drawing out negotiations PNN, Palestine News Network 10/6/2008 Gaza -- As members of the leadership continue to negotiate with the Israelis, many raise concern that the current period will result in the same disappointed efforts and back-tracking as previous... Livni urges action on peace talks Al Jazeera 10/6/2008 Israel’s prime minister-designate has called for increased efforts towards reaching a peace deal between Israel and the Palestinians. Making her first foreign policy speech since being voted as... Palestinian caretaker cabinet condemns settlement expansion, settler attacks Ma’an News Agency 10/6/2008 Ramallah – Ma’an – The Palestinian caretaker cabinet condemned on Monday the expansion of Israeli settlements in the West Bank as well as violent attacks on Palestinians by settlers. The cabinet condemned... Olmert: Livni not obligated by my stance Roni Sofer, YNetNews 10/6/2008 Talking to reporters before leaving for Moscow, prime minister clarifies that his views expressed in Yedioth Ahronoth interview, that Israel should quit most occupied land, are his private views and... Livni: I look forward to a Palestinian state absorbing all refugees Palestinian Information Center 10/6/2008 OCCUPIED JERUSALEM, (PIC)-- Israel foreign minister Tzipi Livni, the likely candidate for the post of prime ministr, stated that Palestinian state must guarantee to absorb all Palestinian refugees in diaspora... Ex-generals cry foul over pro-Obama video Matt Zalen And Shani Rosenfelder, Jerusalem Post 10/6/2008 A Jewish American group and an Israeli film company blamed each other on Monday regarding claims they had misled a number of retired IDF generals and top Mossad officials who... Israeli generals duped into supporting Obama The Associated Press, YNetNews 10/6/2008 8217;Pure and simple deceit,’ says enraged Uzi Dayan of American Jewish group that told him and other top Israeli figures they were being interviewed for documentary on Mideast... Israeli bankers to attend IMF gathering in force Eran Peer, Globes Online 10/6/2008 Governor of the Bank of Israel Stanley Fischer will be among the main speakers at the Annual Meeting. Israel’s top bankers will meet in Washington in mid-October. The... Yemen nabs ’Israel-linked’ terror cell Jpost.com Staff, Jerusalem Post 10/6/2008 Yemeni President Ali Abdullah Saleh on Monday announced the capture of an Islamist "terrorist cell" he said was linked to Israel. "A terrorist cell was arrested five days ago and... Egypt police stops aid convoy to Gaza Associated Press, Jerusalem Post 10/6/2008 Dozens of activists, mostly from Egypt’s opposition Muslim Brotherhood, were arrested Monday after attempting to send a supply convoy to the blockaded Gaza Strip, the organization and security... Egyptian delegation to be received by Popular Commmittee Against Seige in Gaza Ma’an News Agency 10/6/2008 Gaza – Ma’an – Marking a first in Gazan history, a delegation of Egyptians will travel through the Rafah crossing on Monday after accepting an invitation from the Popular Committee Against the... Communications minister in Gaza congratulates Egypt on 35th anniversary of October War Ma’an News Agency 10/6/2008 Gaza – Ma’an – The Communications Minister in the de facto government in Gaza, Yousif Al-Mansi, sent a letter to Egyptian Communications Minister Tareq Kamel in commemoration of the 35th anniversary of... Hezbollah source: ’Big surprise’ awaits Israel if it attacks Lebanon Yoav Stern, Ha’aretz 10/7/2008 A senior Hezbollah-linked journalist reiterated Monday the Lebanese militia’s threat that a "big surprise" awaits Israel should it decide to engage in another conflict with the group. Ibrahim... UNIFIL hosts Lebanese, Israeli officers for talks in Naqoura Daily Star 10/7/2008 BEIRUT: A tri-partite meeting was held between Lebanese Armed Forces officials, United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) officers and Israeli military representatives at the border crossing of Ras al-Naqquoura... Lebanese union to sue Israel for ’claiming ownership’ of falafel DPA, Ha’aretz 10/7/2008 A new war between Israel and Lebanon has erupted, but this time the war is not geopolitical, but rather an issue of cuisine-who has sovereignty over traditional Arab dishes and... Israeli security officials: Time running out on deal for Shalit release Amos Harel and Avi Issacharoff, Ha’aretz 10/7/2008 Security officials have warned that the time for making a deal for the release of kidnapped soldier Gilad Shalit is running out. The officials told Haaretz that the more time... Palestinian source: Shalit case - part of internal PA conflict Ali Waked, YNetNews 10/6/2008 Man involved in negotiations between rival Palestinian factions says matter of kidnapped IDF soldier will remain unresolved pending end of internal strife between Hamas, Fatah -Gilad Shalit has become a... Mashaal: Shalit talks deadlocked because Israel unreliable Ynet, YNetNews 10/6/2008 Hamas politburo chief tell French daily he doubts new Israeli government will lead to change Jewish state’s stance in regards to his organization’s demands. Talks aimed... ’Stop putting Gazans before Gilad’ Yael Levy, YNetNews 10/6/2008 Two days before Yom Kippur, hundreds gather in Tel Aviv to ask forgiveness of captive soldier. Keynote speaker Shlomo Goldwasser: ’For 824 days now Gilad Shalit has been denied... Metzger issues prayer for Schalit return Tovah Lazaroff, Jerusalem Post 10/6/2008 Israeli Chief Ashkenazi Rabbi Yona Metzger has issued a prayer for the safe return of captive soldier Gilad Schalit which he plans to distribute on Tuesday, to be read in... Hamas funds being transferred to Israeli Arabs, documents reveal Amos Harel, Ha’aretz 10/6/2008 Arab Israeli non-profit groups have approached Islamic charity organizations in the West Bank over the past year with requests to receive money for various projects, according to documents seized over... PA: Travel permits to Jordan will be sold in Jericho only Ma’an News Agency 10/6/2008 Bethlehem – Ma’an – West Bank Palestinians hoping to travel to Jordan and beyond will have to obtain official permission in the city of Jericho, instead of being able to apply in... Teachers strike in Jerusalem until PA abides by appointment regulations Ma’an News Agency 10/6/2008 Bethlehem – Ma’an – Secretary General of the Teachers Union Jamil Shihadah announced the beginning of a strike for new teachers in the Jerusalem area. The strike will include those appointed over... US warns Syria against interfering in Lebanon Reuters, YNetNews 10/6/2008 Washington says ’concerned’ over Syrian military buildup, warns Damascus must not use recent attack as pretext to reinvade Lebanon - The United States voiced concern over Syria’s... Lebanon, US set up joint military commission Associated Press, Jerusalem Post 10/6/2008 The United States and Lebanon on Monday set up a joint military commission to bolster military cooperation - a move that follows the first visit by the newly elected Lebanese president... Syria marks 35th anniversary of Yom Kippur War with call for peace Yoav Stern, Ha’aretz 10/7/2008 Syrian military leaders marked the 35th anniversary of the Yom Kippur War Monday by saying that Syria was interested in peace, not war, the official Syrian news agency SANA reported... PM Olmert unlikely to persuade Russia not to arm Iran and Syria and Agencies, By Yossi Melman, Ha’aretz 10/7/2008 MOSCOW - Outgoing Prime Minister Ehud Olmert will seek today to persuade Russian President Dmitry Medvedev not to sell weapons to Iran and Syria, but with little chance of success, diplomatic... NATO chief: Given Iran nukes, we can’t ask Israel to disarm Reuters, Ha’aretz 10/7/2008 NATO Secretary-General Jaap de Hoop Scheffer said on Monday he was not certain the world can stop Iran from building a nuclear bomb. Scheffer told a conference in southeast France... ’I’m not positive Iran can be stopped’ Yaakov Katz And Herb Keinon, Jerusalem Post 10/6/2008 In what is seen as a rare statement of support for Israel, NATO Secretary-General Jaap de Hoop Scheffer said Monday that there was no reason for Israel to surrender its... ’Russia committed to preventing Iran from attaining nuclear arms’ Jpost.com Staff And Ap, Jerusalem Post 10/6/2008 Russia is committed to stopping Iranian nuclearization for military purposes, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov told Prime Minister Ehud Olmert in Moscow on Monday night. Olmert asked Lavrov to ratchet... Russian FM: Committed to preventing military nuclearization in Iran Roni Sofer, YNetNews 10/6/2008 Prime Minister Olmert meets with Russian minister shortly after landing in Moscow. Israel maintains Kremlin sees eye-to-eye with Jerusalem on concerns regarding Tehran’s nuclear ambitions - MOSCOW -Russian Foreign... Foreign Min. compiles report on likelihood of West holding talks with Iran Haaretz Staff and Channel 10, Ha’aretz 10/7/2008 It emerged on Monday that the Foreign Ministry has compiled a report on the likelihood of Western countries launching negotiations with Iran over its disputed nuclear program. Those negotiations, which... Two Hamas legislators call for prosecuting Abbas after his term ends IMEMC News, International Middle East Media Center News 10/6/2008 Hama legislators of the Change and Reform Bloc, Dr. Salim Salama, called for detaining president Mahmoud Abbas after his term in office ends on January 8, 2009. Legislator Ismail Al... Jerusalem property tax debts delay transfer of Sergei complex to Russians Jonathan Lis and Haaretz Service, Ha’aretz 10/7/2008 Prime Minister Ehud Olmert is expected to inform Russian President Dmitry Medvedev on Tuesday that he is returning the Sergei complex in the center of Jerusalem to Russia. However, the... PA will appeal to Quartet to reverse closure of Nablus institutions Ma’an News Agency 7/12/2008 Nablus – Ma’an – The Fatah-dominated Palestinian Authority is appealing to the international Quartet on Middle East peace to reverse Israel’s decision to close several charitable and commercial... EU VP: 'escalation of the Israeli raids is unacceptable' Ma’an News Agency 7/12/2008 Bethlehem - Ma’an - Vice President to the European Parliament Luisa Morgantini released a statement Friday condemning the "ongoing raids, closures, arrests and confiscations actuated by the Israeli army against... France denounces Israeli approval for large settlement construction in East Jerusalem Ma’an News Agency 7/11/2008 Bethlehem – Ma’an - France denounced on Thursday the Israeli decision to continue building homes in the Har Homa settlement, located on Abu Ghneim mountain near east Jerusalem. Spokesperson for... Islamic Jihad leader praises Jerusalem attacks Ma’an News Agency 7/13/2008 Gaza – Ma’an – Sheikh Nafeth Azam, a leader of the Islamic Jihad movement said on Saturday that Friday night’s shooting attack in East Jerusalem was a sign... Hamas: Success of operations in Jerusalem reflect Israeli security’s fragility Ma’an News Agency 7/12/2008 Gaza – Ma’an – Hamas described the success of Palestinian attacks against Israeli targets in Jerusalem Saturday as "reflecting the fragility of Israeli security services and Palestinian insistence on resistance... Hamas: Jerusalem attack shows the weakness of Israeli security agencies Rula Shahwan, International Middle East Media Center News 7/12/2008 Hamas movement announced on Saturday that the Jerusalem attack today reflects the success of the Palestinian groups to hit the Israeli security system. Hamas’s spokesman Fawzi Barhoom reported... Fayyad to US: stop Israeli incursions into West Bank Ma’an News Agency 7/12/2008 Bethlehem – Ma’an – Palestinian Prime Minister Salam Fayyad said on Friday evening that he sent a letter to the US monitor General William Fraser complaining about Israeli incursions in... Salam Fayyad complains to the U.S Security coordinator of the latest Israeli raids in the West Bank Rula Shahwan, International Middle East Media Center News 7/12/2008 The Palestinian Prime Minister Dr. Salam Fayyad reported that he sent a complain letter to the U. S security coordinator General William Frères about the latest Israeli raids on... Israeli forces try to arrest pardoned Fatah activist Ma’an News Agency 7/12/2008 Jenin – Ma’an – Israeli forces stormed the northern West bank refugee camp of Jenin at 2:00 am on Saturday with the aim of arresting a pardoned activist from... Al-Khudri to Carter Center delegates: 'Where are the ethics, where is the law protecting civilians?' Ma’an News Agency 7/11/2008 Gaza – Ma’an – Head of the popular committee against the siege and Palestinian Legislative Council member Jamal Al-Khudri held a meeting on Friday with delegates of Carter Center where... Hamas official: 'We rejected Israeli offer to release 71 detainees, instead of 450 proposed'� Saed Bannoura, International Middle East Media Center News 7/12/2008 The Deputy Head of the Hamas political bureau, Dr. Mousa Abu Marzouq, stated Saturday that the Hamas movement rejected an Israeli offer to release only 71 detainees out of a... Taha: Hamas delegation ends talks in Cairo, heads for Yemen Palestinian Information Center 7/12/2008 GAZA, (PIC)-- Ayman Taha, a Hamas spokesman in Gaza, on Saturday said that his Movement’s delegation had ended talks in Cairo and was heading for Yemen where it... Lebanese-Israeli prisoner swap to take place Wednesday Palestinian Information Center 7/12/2008 NAZARETH, (PIC)-- Israeli media sources reported that a swap of prisoners between the Lebanese resistance and the Israeli occupation will be taking place next Wednesday at the Ras Al-Naqoura border... Israeli generals urge ’diplomatic disarmament’ Daily Star 7/12/2008 According to a report published Friday in the Israeli daily Haaretz, top Israeli defense officials have said that Israel should recommence diplomatic efforts to end alleged Syrian arms smuggling to... Gaza family left to hope that prisoner swap will see son’s body return home Ma’an News Agency 7/12/2008 Ma’anImages]Gaza – Ma’an – "We do not know whether my brother’s body is among other bodies Israel is going to hand over with the Hizbullah... PLO official meets Dalal Mughrabi’s family in Lebanon in advance of prisoner deal Ma’an News Agency 7/12/2008 Beirut - Ma’an – Preparations are moving forward in Lebanon to honor the dead whose bodies will be handed over by Israel to Lebanon as a part of the planned... Miki Goldwasser: We are very anxious Ahiya Raved, YNetNews 7/12/2008 Friends of Goldwasser, Regev gather at point of their capture to mark two year anniversary, then visit soldiers’ homes. ’I hope two years of nightmares end here,’... Lebanon army enters abandoned Shebaa Farm Middle East Online 7/11/2008 SHEBAA, Lebanon - The Lebanese army moved on Friday into Bastara Farm, the only one of the occupied Shebaa Farms that the Israeli army evacuated when it pulled out of south... Syria asks France to help direct talks with Israel New agencies, YNetNews 7/12/2008 Assad meets with Sarkozy in Paris, says US, France should contribute to future security arrangements in region. French President says Damascus, Beirut to open embassies in each other’s... U.S. Tries to Help 3 Scholars Barred from Leaving Gaza- Not Those with Links to Hamas Ethan Bronner, MIFTAH 7/12/2008 American consular officials drove from Jerusalem to the Gazan border on Thursday in an unusual effort to interview three Gazan Fulbright scholars who Israel says are too dangerous to allow... Former US diplomat gets year for anti-Arab comments Reuters, YNetNews 7/12/2008 Patrick Syring convicted of sending abusive, intimidating e-mails and voice mails to employees of Arab American Institute. Among his comments: ’The only good Arab is a dead Arab’... Bulgarian delegation expresses shock at Israel’s human rights violations Palestinian Information Center 7/12/2008 OCCUPIED JERUSALEM, (PIC)-- Press sources in the 1948 occupied lands reported that Dr. Peter Byron, the deputy speaker of the Bulgarian parliament, and his accompanying parliamentary delegation expressed their shock... UN Criticises West Bank Barrier BBC News, MIFTAH 7/12/2008 The West Bank barrier Israel is building will be devastating for Palestinians if completed along its proposed route, the UN says. In a report, the UN said thousands of Palestinians... Khudari urges Carter center to take action to end Palestinians’ suffering Palestinian Information Center 7/12/2008 GAZA, (PIC)-- MP Jamal Al-Khudari, the head of the popular committee against the siege, called, during a meeting with a delegation of the Carter center, for taking concrete positions on... Sarkozy asks Syria to help resolve Iran nuclear crisis News Agencies, Ha’aretz 7/13/2008 PARIS - French President Nicolas Sarkozy on Saturday asked Syrian President Bashar Assad to help resolve the crisis over Iran’s nuclear program by persuading Tehran to cooperate with the... Israel could attack Iran via Iraq Middle East Online 7/12/2008 BAGHDAD - An Iraqi website said that Israeli warplanes have been using Iraqi airspace to practice for possible bombing of Iranian nuclear facilities. Nahrainnet. com, quoting unnamed sources in the Iraqi... Official says Iran will destroy heart of Israel if attacked Dudi Cohen and Reuters, YNetNews 7/12/2008 Assistant to Iranian supreme leader Ali Khamenei threatens that ’smallest move’ against Islamic Republic over its disputed nuclear program will prompt missile attack on Jewish state, 32 US... Shallah: Arab countries must help end Palestinian discord Ma’an News Agency 7/12/2008 Gaza – Ma’an – Arab countries must play an effective role in order to bring to an end to the divisions between the Palestinian territories, said Ramadan Shallah, secretary general... Egyptian police uncover 250kg explosives cache in Sinai desert ASSOCIATED PRESS, Jerusalem Post 7/12/2008 EL-ARISH, Egypt An Egyptian security official says police have discovered 250 kilograms of explosives hidden in the Sinai desert near the border with Israel. The official says Bedouin trackers working... Palestinians: Let us Tame Wild Jenin Ilene Prusher, MIFTAH 7/12/2008 Throughout most of the decade, Jenin has been synonymous with what Palestinians generally call fawda: a mix of chaos with the might of gun-toting militants trying to impose their own... Abu Marzouk: We declined the Israeli offer to release only 71 prisoners Palestinian Information Center 7/12/2008 CAIRO, (PIC)-- Dr. Mousa Abu Marzouk, the deputy head of the Hamas political bureau, stated Saturday that the Movement rejected the Israeli approval of releasing only 71 names on the... Hamas: Pressures on Palestinians would breed more resistance Palestinian Information Center 7/12/2008 GAZA, (PIC)-- The Hamas Movement on Saturday warned that more Israeli pressures on and harassment of the Palestinian people would only lead to more insistence on resistance against occupation. Fawzi... Hezbollah: Second Lebanon War was biggest Israeli defeat ever Haaertz Service, Ha’aretz 7/13/2008 Hezbollah’s deputy secretary general Naim Qassem on Saturday said that the Second Lebanon War was the greatest defeat of Israel ever, Army Radio reported. "Israel today is beaten... Abbas updates Lebanese counterpart via local representative Ma’an News Agency 7/12/2008 Lebanon – Ma’an – Lebanese president Michel Sulaiman hosted Abbas Zaki representative of the Palestinian Authority to Lebanon on Friday - During his visit, Zaki delivered a letter to Sulaiman from... Hezbollah readies for prisoners return party Middle East Online 7/12/2008 SIDON, Lebanon - Hezbollah is speeding up preparations in south Lebanon to celebrate a prisoner swap with Israel that is expected to take place next week, a media correspondent said on... Hizbullah report says Ron Arad apparently dead Roni Sofer, YNetNews 7/12/2008 Prime minister, heads of intelligence services receive over weekend document summarizing Lebanese group’s efforts to obtain information on missing Israeli navigator. Intelligence chiefs to discuss report Sunday, present... UN says more roadblocks were installed by Israel in the West Bank International Middle East Media Center, Palestine Monitor 5/24/2008 The United Nations Office for Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) reported that since September 2007until Aprilthis year the Israeli army installed 41 additional roadblocks, and that the total number of... ’No Agreement on Gaza Truce’ Reuters, MIFTAH 5/24/2008 Israel and Palestinian Islamist group Hamas still differ on terms for a Gaza ceasefire that Egypt is mediating, a Palestinian official familiar with the talks said on Wednesday. Egypt has... French Foreign Minister: obstacle to peace is Israeli policy and practice Najib Farrag, Palestine News Network 5/24/2008 Bethlehem - The French Foreign Minister Bernard Kouchner levied heavy criticisms at Israel upon his visit for the Palestine Investment Conference. He said that Israeli measures were conducted to ensure that... Hamas calls on French Foreign Minister to visit Gaza, witness Israeli war crimes Palestine News Network 5/24/2008 Gaza / PNN - The spokesman for the Palestinian government still operating in the Gaza Strip, Taher Nano, issued a statement to the press. However the sentiment was directed to French Foreign... Haneyya gov’t invites Kouchner to visit Gaza Palestinian Information Center 5/24/2008 GAZA, (PIC)-- The PA caretaker government headed by Ismail Haneyya has invited the French external affairs minister, Bernard Kouchner, to visit the Gaza Strip and get first hand information on... Syria rejects Livni’s call to cut ties with Iran, Hizbullah, Hamas Associated Press, YNetNews 5/24/2008 Syrian government newspaper responds to Livni’s demands that Syria disassociate itself from Iran, "terror" organizations; says any preconditions to peace deal would ’put carriage before horse’... Syria rejects linking Israel peace with cutting off Iran Middle East Online 5/24/2008 DAMASCUS - Syria will not accept preconditions over its resumed peace talks with Israel and will not compromise its relations with other states, the government daily Tishrin said on Saturday, referring... Damascus divided over peace talks Roee Nahmias, YNetNews 5/24/2008 Editor-in-chief of al-Quds al-Arabi says Syrian leadership deeply divided over return to negotiations with Israel, sees resumption of talks as clear victory for those advocating jumping ship on Tehran - The... Mash’al of Hamas says Palestinians are determined to break up the Israeli blockade Rami Almeghari & Agencies, International Middle East Media Center News 5/24/2008 Hamas’s exiled top leader, Khaled Mash’al, reiterated his ruling party’s determination to break up the ongoing Israeli blockade on Gaza, warning of what he... Al Qassam Brigades: 'if the ceasefire talks fail, we are prepared to use all options' Ghassan Bannoura, International Middle East Media Center News 5/24/2008 The Al Qassam Brigades, the armed wing of the Hamas movement, stated that if the efforts by the Egyptians to mediate a truce between the Palestinian resistance groups based in... Mash’al, in Tehran: end the siege of Gaza now Ma’an News Agency 5/24/2008 Bethlehem – Ma’an - Khalid Mash’al the exiled chairman of the political bureau of Hamas said that the Palestinians insist on an end of the siege imposed on... Mishaal: Palestinians determined to break the siege Palestinian Information Center 5/24/2008 TEHRAN, (PIC)-- Khaled Mishaal, the chairman of the Hamas Movement’s political bureau, stressed on Saturday that the Palestinian people would unilaterally break the siege if the world community... Barghouthi: Israeli promises on checkpoints a 'policy of deception' Ma’an News Agency 5/24/2008 Bethlehem – Ma’an - Dr. Mustapha Barghouthi, the Secretary General of the Palestinian National Initiative, said on Saturday that Israeli pledges to ease restrictions on Palestinian life are in fact... Israeli checkpoints increasing in the West Bank, UN report says Ma’an News Agency 5/24/2008 Jerusalem – Ma’an – Israel added a net 44 obstacles to Palestinian movement in the West Bank since last September, a new report from the United Nations Office for the... Silent protest in Shufa village, Tulkarem, against Israeli road-blocks International Solidarity Movement 5/24/2008 Tulkarem Region - Photos - On Friday 23rd May, approximately 100 Palestinians from the village of Shufa and Tulkarem city, along with international activists, demonstrated against the closure of Shufa’s... Hamas, Islamic Jihad leaders say truce efforts failed Saed Bannoura & Agencies, International Middle East Media Center News 5/25/2008 Two leaders of Hamas and the Islamic Jihad movements stated on Saturday that the Egyptian efforts to achieving a truce deal between the Palestinian resistance and Israel have failed due... An Israeli security chief in Cairo to listen from Egyptians about truce talks Rami Almeghari & Agencies, International Middle East Media Center News 5/24/2008 Chief of the political and security division of the Israeli army, Amos Gil’ad , will arrive in Cairo today in order to listen from Egyptian mediators about latest round... Radwan: IOA replies to Egyptian calm offer not encouraging Palestinian Information Center 5/24/2008 GAZA, (PIC)-- Dr. Ismail Radwan, a Hamas political leader and one of its spokesmen in the Gaza Strip, has revealed that the Israeli occupation authority’s replies to the... Israeli official in Cairo to discuss calm Palestinian Information Center 5/24/2008 OCCUPIED JERUSALEM, (PIC)-- Amos Gilad, the head of the political-security division in the Israeli war ministry, is to head to Cairo on Saturday to discuss results of the Egyptian officials... Investment Conference ends with success and knowledge that impediment to investment is Israel Palestine News Network 5/24/2008 Bethlehem / PNN -- The Palestine Investment Conference is over and speakers agreed on a resounding success and beginning of a serious investment and development period. However, most all pointed out that... 'Live and See': First Palestinian Investment Conference 'Living on Hope' in Bethlehem Palestine Monitor, Palestine Monitor 5/24/2008 The first Palestinian Investment Conference met this week in Bethlehem. The conference, which is a private sector partner with the Paris Donors Conference, acquired $7. 7 million in international donor... At West Bank Conference, Dreams of Investment Isabel Kershner, MIFTAH 5/24/2008 Hundreds of potential investors and dignitaries from the Middle East and beyond gathered here on Wednesday for the start of a vaunted conference under the slogan, “Palestine is open for... U.S. Agency, Palestinian Firm Sign Deal to Boost Palestinian Exports The Associated Press, MIFTAH 5/24/2008 A U. S. government agency on Thursday presented a political risk insurance program to help guarantee investments in the West Bank, part of an international effort to help develop the... $1.4 Billion Raised Despite Political Instability [May 18 – 24] MIFTAH, MIFTAH 5/24/2008 This week witnessed the arrival of the highly anticipated Palestine Investment Conference in Bethlehem. The lavishly organized three day event from May 21-23 event, which has not been without... Syria sends minister to Iran after ’shock revelation’ of Israel talks Yoav Stern , and AP, Ha’aretz 5/25/2008 Syrian Defense Minister Hassan Turkmani began an official visit to Iran Saturday and is expected to hold talks there with Iran’s leadership on military agreements between the two... Ex-IDF chief: Golan Heights not indispensable Haaretz Service, Ha’aretz 5/25/2008 Former Israel Defense Forces chief of staff Dan Halutz said on Saturday that Israel should consider pulling out of the Golan Heights in exchange for peace with Syria. "For real... Obstacles to an Israeli-Syrian Deal Patrick Seale, Middle East Online 5/24/2008 One would need to be an incurable optimist to expect real progress from the indirect talks that Syria and Israel have begun in Ankara under Turkish mediation. The obstacles to... Meshal: Olmert too weak to make peace Yoav Stern, Ha’aretz 5/25/2008 Hamas politburo chief, Khaled Meshal said yesterday in Tehran that Prime Minister Ehud Olmert was too weak to make peace. Also in Iran for talks yesterday, Syrian Defense Minister Hassan... Mashaal: Olmert too weak to negotiate peace with Syria Dudi Cohen, YNetNews 5/24/2008 Hamas leader meets with Iranian FM in Tehran, expresses doubt as to Israel’s ability to make peace with Syria. ’There is great skepticism concerning Israel’s... Halutz: Substantial peace comes with substantial price Yael Branovsky, YNetNews 5/24/2008 Former IDF chief speaks at conference about Syrian talks, Qassam threat. ’Theoretically Israel can get by without Golan. It’s good to search for any possibility for peace... In a sign of changing times, IDF and PA military officers meet to talk security The Associated Press, Ha’aretz 5/24/2008 The military men don’t look like diplomats and the sun-baked checkpoint dividing the West Bank from Israel couldn’t have been farther from the Jerusalem hotels and... Abbas fears Olmert probe may hold up peace talks Reuters, YNetNews 5/25/2008 Senior aid to Palestinian president says peace negotiations in danger of being pushed to sidelines as election race intensifies in US while Olmert preoccupied with bribery allegations - Palestinian President Mahmoud... Abbas: ’East Jerusalem must be Returned’ Khaled Abu Toameh, MIFTAH 5/24/2008 Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas on Wednesday opened the Palestine Investment Conference in Bethlehem by declaring that east Jerusalem belonged to the Palestinian people and must be returned to them... Conference aims to lure $2 billion in investment to Palestine Ezzedine Said, Daily Star 5/22/2008 Agence France Press - BETHLEHEM, Occupied West Bank: Hundreds of business and political leaders converged on the city of Bethlehem on Wednesday for a conference aimed at boosting the occupied West... Israeli authorities imprison, deport and ban Jewish professor from Israel Saed Bannoura, International Middle East Media Center News 5/24/2008 Norman Finkelstein, a prominent U. S. Professor who is an outspoken critic of the Israeli occupation, was denied entry into Israel Friday, and banned from the country for ten years... Israel denies entry to high-profile critic Norman Finkelstein Yossi Melman, Ha’aretz 5/25/2008 The Shin Bet security service detained and deported an American Jewish professor who is a prominent critic of the Israeli occupation when he landed at Ben-Gurion International Airport on Friday... Hizbullah leader says negotiations over captives to continue Roee Nahmias, YNetNews 5/24/2008 Organization’s chief commander in southern Lebanon, Nabil Kaouk, says talks regarding fate of kidnapped Israeli soldiers will continue despite internal Lebanese fighting -A senior Hizbullah official has said... Lebanese Prisoners Association officially marks Liberation Day Mohammed Zaatari, Daily Star 5/24/2008 SOUTH LEBANON: The Lebanese Association for Prisoners held a ceremony at the site of the former Khiam detention camp on Friday on the occasion of the eighth anniversary of Liberation... Iran: mosque blast plotters admit Israeli, US links Middle East Online 5/24/2008 TEHRAN - Iran’s chief prosecutor said bombers who caused a deadly blast at a mosque in Shiraz had confessed of links to Israel and the United States, the ISNA... Britain tells Israel to try soldier for killing film-maker Michael Smith, Times of London 8/5/2007 Britain has told Israel that it should prosecute one of its army officers for the killing of a British documentary maker after new evidence allegedly proved that the soldier fired... Marines to train at new Israeli combat center Barbara Opall-Rome, Marine Corps Times 6/25/2007 BALADIA CITY, Israel — In a new, elaborate training center in the Negev desert, Israeli troops — and someday, U.S. Marines and soldiers — are preparing for the wide range of urban scenarios... Blair accused as summit on anti-terrorism ends in failure The Guardian 11/29/2005 A Spanish foreign policy adviser was caught on an open mike yesterday accusing Tony Blair of preparing to "throw the towel in" and blaming... Abbas Condemns Assault on Ofer Prison WAFA 11/29/2005 RAMALLAH, November 29, 2005 (WAFA) - President Mahmoud Abbas condemned Tuesday the Israeli assault on Palestinian prisoners in Ofer detention camp, west of Ramallah. "I... President: Peace Comes through Recognition of Historical Injustice Palestinian People Suffered WAFA 11/29/2005 NEW YORK, November 29, 2005, (WAFA)- President Mahmoud Abbas said Tuesday that peace comes through recognition of historical injustice Palestinian people suffered. In an... Summary of today's meeting of the General Assembly ReliefWeb/United Nations General Assembly 11/29/2005 The General Assembly met today to conclude its consideration of oceans and the law of the sea -- including fisheries -- with action on relevant draft... NAM: Israel's Wall Undermines Peace and Political Dialogue WAFA 11/29/2005 KUALA LUMPUR, November 29, 2005, (WAFA)- The Non- Aligned Movement (NAM) asserted Tuesday that the Israel's continuous action to construct the separation (Apartheid) wall... CAABU Asserts on the Two-states solution WAFA 11/29/2005 NEW YORK, November 29, 2005, (WAFA)- The Council for Arab-British Understanding (CAABU) stated that United Nations should exert more efforts in order to establish... EU election observation mission for Palestinian legislative council elections ReliefWeb/European Commission 11/21/2005 The European Commission will deploy in mid December an EU Election Observation Mission (EOM) for elections to the Palestinian Legislative Council, currently scheduled for... Factsheet: European Union Border Assistance Mission for the Rafah Crossing Point (EU BAM Rafah) ReliefWeb/European Union 11/30/2005 The European Union (EU) has decided to establish a EU Border Assistance Mission at the Rafah Crossing Point (Gaza-Egypt border), in the framework of... China Celebrates Solidarity Day with Palestinian People WAFA 11/29/2005 BEIJING, November 29, 2005, (WAFA)- Chinese Prime Minister, Wen Jiabao, said Tuesday that China is ready to join international efforts to continue the search... PM Qurei Receives EU Official WAFA 11/29/2005 RAMALLAH, November 29, 2005 (WAFA) - Premiere Ahmed Qurei received Tuesday the EU Commissioner for Development and Humanitarian Aid, Louis Michel, in the West Bank... Marking solidarity with Palestinians, Kofi Annan reiterates call for action Electronic Intifada 11/29/2005 Secretary-general, In Message To Mark Day Of Solidarity With Palestinians, Reiterates Call For Renewed Action On Road Map Obligations -- Following is the text of... Palestinians ask U.S. to prevent Israeli intervention in elections Ha'aretz 11/30/2005 WASHINGTON - Palestinian chief negotiator Saeb Eerekat urged the United States on Tuesday to send thousands of election monitors and to increase pressure on Israel... PM calls for strict control of Egypt border YNetNews 11/29/2005 Sharon visits Israel-Egypt border following warnings of attempts by terror groups to smuggle cells into Israel and Gaza Strip from Egypt’s Sinai Peninsula -- Prime... PA official fears Israeli 'sabotage' YNetNews 11/29/2005 During a news conference at the Palestine Center, Erekat refers several times to the possibility of Israeli sabotage and assassination -- Senior Palestinian official Saeb... Finland sends monitors to the EU border control operation in the Palestinian Territories ReliefWeb/Government of Finland 11/25/2005 Finland will make a sizeable contribution to the EU Border Control Assistance Mission at Rafah Crossing Point to be launched on 25 November on... Sharaa claims Lebanon and Syria turned a 'new page' Daily Star 11/29/2005 Siniora declares Shebaa Farms as Lebanese -- BARCELONA: Syrian Foreign Minister Farouk al-Sharaa said Monday Syria and Lebanon have opened a "new page" in their... Jerusalem and Ramallah heads of Mission report on East Jerusalem Palestine Monitor 11/25/2005 EU Report -- SUMMARY:1. East Jerusalem is of central importance to the Palestinians in political, economic, social and religious terms. Several inter-linked Israeli policies... EU seeks to boost relations with Israel, Arab states Ha'aretz 11/27/2005 BARCELONA - Leaders of the EU nations, Israel and its neighbors open a summit today at which Europe will push to boost relations by linking... Egypt's Muslim Brotherhood chief: We don't recognize Israel, but won't fight it Ha'aretz 11/27/2005 CAIRO - The leader of the outlawed Muslim Brotherhood on Sunday, buoyed by an unexpectedly strong showing in parliamentary elections, credited public mistrust, frustration and... Egypt's Mubarak: Only Sharon can make peace with the Palestinians Ha'aretz 11/27/2005 BARCELONA - Prime Minister Ariel Sharon is the only Israeli politician capable of reaching peace with the Palestinians, Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak said in an... Patriarch’s ire at Israeli snub YNetNews 11/29/2005 New Greek Orthodox patriach will not approve land sale to Israel -- The new Greek Orthodox patriarch of the Holy Land says Israel is not... Israel-Vatican negotiations achieve some progress Ha'aretz 11/27/2005 The bilateral negotiations between Israel and the Holy See over signing a final agreement have been dragging on since diplomatic relations were established in... IDF may redeploy along Egyptian border Ha'aretz 11/27/2005 The Israel Defense Forces is set to modify its deployment along the border with Egypt in an effort to better contend with the smuggling... EU slams Israeli moves in East Jerusalem Ha'aretz 11/27/2005 Europe must resume ministerial-level meetings with representatives of the Palestinian Authority in East Jerusalem, as part of other political meetings that should be held... Deputy PM Olmert urges Palestinians to disarm Hamas Ha'aretz 11/28/2005 Deputy Prime Minister Ehud Olmert urged Palestinian Chairman Mahmoud Abbas on Sunday to disarm the militant Hamas group at a rare bilateral meeting at... Hezbollah says has right and duty to abduct Israeli troops Ha'aretz 11/26/2005 Lebanon's Hezbollah militant group said on Friday it had a duty to try to capture Israeli soldiers and exchange them for Arab prisoners in... PA's Abbas: Rafah is one small step to statehood Ha'aretz 11/27/2005 Palestinian control of the Rafah border crossing with Egypt is the fulfillment of "a small dream that is part of the progress toward an... PM Condemns Israeli Military Court Ruling against Hussam Khader WAFA 11/28/2005 RAMALLAH, November 28, 2005, (WAFA)- Prime Minister Ahmed Qurei condemned on Monday Israeli military court ruling against Hussam Khader, member of Palestinian Legislative Council... Shaath Receives Departing UNRWA's Brisson WAFA 11/28/2005 GAZA, November 28, 2005 (WAFA) - Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Information Dr. Nabil Shaath received Monday the departing UNRWA's Gaza Field Office Director... EU diplomats slam Israel’s policies in occupied Jerusalem Electronic Intifada 11/25/2005 A draft report by the Jerusalem and Ramallah heads of missions, representatives of the EU member states, to their foreign ministers, was leaked to... Israel, U.S. to resume 'strategic dialogue' YNetNews 11/28/2005 Dialogue suspended for three years over tensions between countries; Iran, northern border to be discussed in current round of talks -- The strategic dialogue between... Israeli membership in Red Cross closer after pact with Palestinians Ha'aretz 11/29/2005 GENEVA - Magen David Adom and the Palestinian Red Crescent signed an agreement of mutual recognition yesterday, paving the way for Israel's entry into the... Interview - Barghouti's wife: He’s your peace partner YNetNews 11/27/2005 Fadwa Barghouti, wife of Tanzim leader jailed in Israel, encouraged by his victory in Fatah primaries, says it constitutes 'message for Israelis that if... Podcast: Debating the Gaza "Disengagement" at North Park University Electronic Intifada 11/26/2005 Listen to a podcast of EI co-founder Ali Abunimah and Tel Aviv University Professor of Philosophy Ilai Alon discussing the Gaza "disengagement" and what... E.U. won't press Israel on Barghouti YNetNews 11/28/2005 Ambassador to Israel confirms E.U. will not press Israel to release jailed Tanzim head Marwan Barghouti -- The European Union will not demand Israel release... U.S. Supreme Court declines to block judgment against PLO, PA over deaths of Jewish couple Ha'aretz 11/28/2005 WASHINGTON - The U.S. Supreme Court refused Monday to disturb a $116 million judgment against the Palestinian Authority and the Palestine Liberation Organization in the... Euro-Mediterranean summit ends with pledge to fight terrorism Ha'aretz 11/29/2005 Dissent between Israel and the Arab countries yesterday on Monday prevented the publication of a final joint declaration at the Euro-Mediterranean summit in Barcelona... Photostory: Palestinians cross Rafah border Electronic Intifada 11/26/2005 Palestinians waiting to submit their passports to be able to pass the Rafah border crossing after it was reopened November 26, 2005./ Palestinian President... Did UK Foreign Secretary Jack Straw help sell out Jerusalem? By Ali Abunimah, Electronic Intifada 11/28/2005 Documents Obtained By Ei Under Freedom Of Information Act: Top Uk Officials Violated International Law, Helped British Firm Profit From Israeli Occupation Of Jerusalem... Palestinians and Egyptians Sign Agreement to Facilitate Movement at Rafah Terminal International Press Center 11/23/2005 GAZA, Palestine, November 23, 2005 (IPC + Agencies) - - Security sources mentioned that an agreement between the Palestinian and Egyptian sides was reached over easing the... OIC Expresses Concern at Deteriorating Conditions of Historical Sites in Jerusalem WAFA 11/23/2005 JEDDAH, November 23, 2005, (WAFA)-Professor Ekmeleddin Ihsanoglu, the Secretary-General of the Organization of the Islamic Conference (OIC), expressed his grave concern at the... Gaza border crossing to open temporarily for stranded Palestinians ReliefWeb 11/23/2005 GAZA, Nov 23, 2005 (Xinhua via COMTEX) -- Palestinian chief of the Rafah crossing Nazmi Mhanna declared on Wednesday that Rafah will be opened temporarily... PM Meets Senior EU Officials WAFA 11/23/2005 RAMALLAH, November 23, 2005, (WAFA)- Prime Minister, Ahmed Qurei met Wednesday with EU Envoy to the Middle East, Marc Otté, the Head of EU... Top adviser: PM to offer PA independence for security Ha'aretz 11/23/2005 Ariel Sharon will offer the Palestinians independence in exchange for the guarantee of security for Israelis if he is re-elected prime minister, according to... President Decorates Former Swedish FM "Bethlehem 2000" WAFA 11/23/2005 GAZA, November 23, 2005, (WAFA)- President Mahmoud Abbas decorated Wednesday, in Ramallh, the former Swedish Foreign Minister Sten Anderson the "Bethlehem 2000" medal. The... Annan briefs Security Council on recent Middle East trip United Nations News 11/23/2005 Secretary-General Kofi Annan today briefed the Security Council on his recent trip to the Middle East, touching on the issues of terrorism, Syria and... Gaza to reopen window to outside world ReliefWeb 11/23/2005 RAFAH, Gaza Strip, Nov 23 (AFP) - Nearly three months after the departure of Israeli troops, the Gaza Strip reopens to the world on Friday... EU stays mum as Israeli ties improve Ha'aretz 11/23/2005 The European Union has prepared a harsh report on Israel's activity in East Jerusalem, but has decided to delay its release in the wake... Israel maintains its strategic advantage, says Jaffee Center Ha'aretz 11/23/2005 The Jaffee Center for Strategic Studies at Tel Aviv University has determined that the strategic balance in the Middle East clearly favors Israel, Jaffee... Sharon Maneuver to Preempt Palestinian Borders: Experts Islam Online 11/22/2005 GAZA CITY, November 22, 2005 (IslamOnline.net) – Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon's resignation from his right-wing Likud to form a new party is meant to... Czech FM Cyril Svoboda: EU Should Not Monitor or Control Palestinian Border Crossings Palestine Media Center 11/19/2005 Ramallah -- Czech Foreign Minister Cyril Svoboda said in Ramallah that the European Union should help Palestinians train and educate policemen, but it should not... EU: 172 Observers to Observe Legislative Elections in OPT ReliefWeb 11/22/2005 BRUSSELS, November 22, 2005 (WAFA)-The European Union said that some 172 observers will be deployed in mid December to the Occupied Palestinian Territories... Palestinian election gets Danish aid ReliefWeb 11/22/2005 14 Nov 2005 - The minister of foreign affairs promises an aid package to help Palestinians carry out their January parliamentary election -- Aid for the... Ireland announces €200,000 for EU border assistance mission in Gaza ReliefWeb/Government of Ireland 11/22/2005 The Minister for Foreign Affairs, Mr. Dermot Ahern T.D., and the Minister for Development Cooperation and Human Rights, Mr. Conor Lenihan T.D., today announced... Palestinian officials voice hope for peace momentum after Israeli political realignment ReliefWeb 11/22/2005 GAZA, Nov 22, 2005 (Xinhua via COMTEX) -- Senior Palestinian officials expressed hope with caution on Tuesday for new peace momentum following Israeli political realignment... Erekat welcomes EU decision to send 70 monitors to Gaza crossing ReliefWeb 11/22/2005 RAMALLAH, Nov 22, 2005 (Xinhua via COMTEX) -- Chief Palestinian negotiator Saeb Erekat welcomed on Tuesday the European Union's (EU) decision to send a delegation... PNA Reacts Skeptically, But Hopefully, to Ariel Sharon’s ‘Volcano’ Palestine Media Center 11/22/2005 Palestinian–Israeli Peace Process on Hold, Passive US Role Expected -- The Palestinian National Authority (PNA) immediately reacted to the latest Israeli political upheaval on... Palestinians closely follow Israeli political upheaval Middle East Online 11/22/2005 PA remains guarded, wants a man capable of securing ever elusive peace. -- Well aware that any shake-up at the top of the Israeli government... Hizbullah, Israel retract claims of warplane attack Daily Star 11/23/2005 Lebanon asks UNIFIL to mediate truce -- Hizbullah has denied Israeli warplanes attacked South Lebanon on Tuesday, saying an explosion heard in the area was... U.N. debates response to Hizbullah strike YNetNews 11/22/2005 Security Council members discuss consensual version of condemnation of Hizbullah attacks; U.S. congressmen slam Iran, Syria for involvement -- U.N. Security Council members conducted unofficial... Mubarak congratulates Sharon on mov YNetNews 11/22/2005 Egyptian president sends warm wishes to Sharon on his decision to leave the Likud party and continue along his political path -- Egypt's President Hosni... Harsh UN resolution condemning Israel removed from agenda Ha'aretz 11/22/2005 NEW YORK - Following a successful round of talks held Monday by Israeli ambassador to the UN, a resolution proposal containing harsh condemnations of Israel... Sharon rejects land for peace approach, says aid The Guardian 11/23/2005 Ariel Sharon no longer regards big compromises over land as being crucial to setting up an independent Palestinian state, says one of the Israeli... FM Shalom suggests opening joint counter-terror center with Israel's neighbors Ha'aretz 11/21/2005 Israel proposes establishing a center for counter-terror research in conjunction with Arab countries and the European Union. Foreign Minister Silvan Shalom will present the... Annan: Early Israeli vote could freeze peace process Ha'aretz 11/22/2005 Prime Minister Ariel Sharon's call for early elections could lead to a temporary standstill in the Middle East peace process, UN Secretary-General Kofi Annan... Reports: Germany to sell Israel submarines at discount price Ha'aretz 11/19/2005 BERLIN - German Chancellor Gerhard Schroeder's outgoing government has agreed to sell two submarines to Israel for a deeply discounted price, German news magazines reported... Minister of Waqf and Religious Affairs holds Israel Responsible for Cracks of Wall of Jerusalem City International Press Center 11/20/2005 GAZA, Palestine, November20, 2005(IPC)- - Minister of Waqf and religious affairs Sheikh Yousef Salama held Saturday Israeli occupation authorities responsible for the cracks in... President Abbas Describes Latest IOF Assassinations "Crimes" Marring Peace Prospect International Press Center 11/20/2005 RAMMALLAH, Palestine, November 20, 2005 (IPC+Agencies)--The president Mahmoud Abbas decried the relentless Israeli escalation against the Occupied Palestinian Territories "it is turned... Minister of Tourism Meets Korean Representative WAFA 11/21/2005 BETHLEHEM, November 21, 2005, (WAFA)- Minister of Tourism and Antiquity, Ziad Al-Bandak, met Tuesday the head of the Korean Representative in the Palestinian National... EC Calls on Israel to Improve Voting arrangements for Palestinian Elections WAFA 11/21/2005 BRUSSELS, November 21, 2005 (WAFA) - The European Council (EC) calls on Israel urgently to improve voting arrangements for the upcoming Palestinian legislative elections, including... Erez crossing partially reopens with strict restrictions: official ReliefWeb 11/20/2005 GAZA, Nov 20, 2005 (Xinhua via COMTEX) -- A senior Palestinian security official announced on Sunday that Israel had partially reopened Erez crossing between Israel... France to Send 50 Observers to Local Elections WAFA 11/21/2005 RAMALLAH, November 21, 2005 (WAFA) - The French Consul General in Jerusalem Alain Rémy said his country will send 50 observers to oversee the fourth... Fattoh: Israel may Use its Internal Crisis to Escalate its Aggressions WAFA 11/21/2005 RAMALLAH, November 21, 2005 (WAFA) - Speaker of the Palestinian Legislative Council Rouhi Fattouh warned on Monday that Israel may use its internal crisis to... EU launches Gaza border mission ReliefWeb 11/21/2005 BRUSSELS, Nov 21 (AFP) - The European Union gave the green light Monday for a monitoring mission to the Gaza Strip to help the Palestinians... Amir Peretz ‘Peace Credentials’ Invite No Palestinian Reaction Palestine Media Center 11/21/2005 New Leader of ‘Labor’ Party Says Abbas Is Partner, Ready to Talk to Hamas -- Statements by the new leader of the Israeli Labor Party... Annan: Barrier, settlements and security challenge two-State Israeli-Palestinian solution ReliefWeb/United Nations News 11/21/2005 The "window of opportunity" to revitalize the Middle East peace process that opened during the past year is still ajar, but the setbacks include... President Meets US Security Envoy WAFA 11/21/2005 RAMALLAH, November 21, 2005, (WAFA)- President Mahmoud abbas received Monday the US Security Coordinator, General William Ward, in Ramallah. President expressed warm thanks to... EU gives official go-ahead to Gaza border monitoring mission Ha'aretz 11/21/2005 BRUSSELS - European Union foreign ministers gave final approval Monday to deploy a 50-70 strong monitoring mission to observe the border crossing between the... EU to support Palestinian police BBC 11/21/2005 EU foreign ministers have approved a European police mission to monitor the Egypt-Gaza Strip border crossing. The EU is to provide about 70 people... Peaceful settlement of the question of Palestine - Report of the Secretary-General ReliefWeb/United Nations Security Council 11/18/2005 07 Nov 2005 - Summary:The present report is submitted in accordance with General Assembly resolution 59/31. It contains replies received from the President... Israel vs. the Vatican, Round II Ha'aretz 11/18/2005 Rosner's Blog - Catholic church calls Israel's claims 'bizarre' -- ....Since establishing diplomatic ties some 12 years ago, Israel and the Vatican have been unable to... Syria welcomes election of Amir Peretz as leader of Israel's Labor party Daily Star 11/19/2005 Damascus believes official can become a negotiating partner -- Syria regards the election of Amir Peretz as leader of Israel's Labor party as a positive... Senior UN political official visits Israel, occupied Palestinian territory ReliefWeb/United Nations News 11/18/2005 The top United Nations political official has begun a visit to Israel and the occupied Palestinian territory, meeting with Israeli National Security Adviser Giora... Italian General Heads European Observers at Rafah Terminal International Press Center 11/17/2005 GAZA, Palestine, November 17, 2005 (IPC + Agencies) - - The European Union's High Representative for Common Foreign and Security Policy, Javier Solana, said an Italian security... Abbas to Israeli Cellulars: Stop Invading Palestinian Territory Palestine Media Center 11/17/2005 Palestinian President after Meeting Shalom: ‘We Are Peace Partners’ -- President Mahmoud Abbas on Wednesday held two rounds of talks with the Israeli Foreign Minister... Sha'ath: Participation at WSIS Reflects Palestinian Interest in Digital Industry WAFA 11/17/2005 TUNIS, November 17, 2005, (WAFA)- Deputy PM, Minister of Information, Dr. Nabil Sha'ath, said Thursday that the Palestinian participation in the World Summit on... FM Al-Kidwa Receives Indian Special Envoy WAFA 11/17/2005 GAZA, November 17, 2005 (WAFA) - Minister of Foreign Affairs Dr. Nasser al-Kidwa received Thursday the Indian Special Envoy to the Middle East, Chnmay Gharekhan... IAF shares anti-terror tactics with Arab states Jerusalem Post 11/16/2005 Commanders of air forces from NATO nations and senior officers from North African countries - including some without diplomatic relations with Israel - have wrapped up... Shalom: If PA decides to fight terror, Israel will reciprocate Ha'aretz 11/18/2005 TUNIS - If the Palestinian Authority makes the strategic decision to fight terror then Israel will respond with a return to negotiations and the road... Abbas denies Al-Qaeda cell in Gaza, optimistic over new plan to police border Daily Star 11/18/2005 Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas on Thursday denied there are Al-Qaeda cells operating in Gaza or the West Bank, countering claims made by Israel's president... Katsav, pope discuss tax dispute YNetNews 11/17/2005 Vatican seeking ways to lessen its tax burden as one of the significant land owners in Israel, wants access to Israeli courts to handle... European Parliament condemns Iran's militant stance on Israel Ha'aretz 11/17/2005 STRASBOURG, France - The European Parliament on Thursday strongly condemned Iran's call for the eradication of Israel and called on Tehran to recognize the nation... Iran 'ships rockets to Hezbullah' Jerusalem Post 11/17/2005 Iran has supplied Hezbullah with more than 10,000 short-range rockets and most of the weapons are deployed in southern Lebanon within reach of Israel... Katsav makes landmark visit to Vatican for talks with Pope Ha'aretz 11/17/2005 President Moshe Katsav traveled to the Vatican on Thursday for talks with Pope Benedict XVI, marking the first official visit to the Vatican by... Hamas: We oppose calm renewal YNetNews 11/17/2005 In phone call with Palestinian prisoners in Israel, leading Hamas member Khaled Mashal says movement will request renewal of calm discussions only after PA... Arab MK: I didn’t meet with Nasrallah YNetNews 11/17/2005 Nazareth-based al-Sinnara is set to publish in its Friday edition that Israeli Arab MK Talab el-Sana met senior Hizbullah officials in Damascus; MK does... N.Y. Jewish leaders lobby Rice on Gaza Strip border deal Ha'aretz 11/18/2005 NEW YORK -- New York Jewish leaders encouraged U.S. Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice to intervene aggressively in the Israeli-Palestinian dispute over the Gaza border... Korean Official Representative Office to Palestine opened International Middle East Media Center 11/16/2005 Under the patronage of the Palestinian Minister of Foreign Affairs Dr. Nasser Al Kidwa, the Representative Office of Republic of Korea to Palestine was... Deal opens Gaza borders Palestine Monitor/The Christian Science Monitor 11/16/2005 Israel agreed Tuesday to ease restrictions on Palestinian movement and travel to Egypt. -- JERUSALEM -- Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice announced a small but significant... PNI: Gaza Border Agreement Represents Continuation of Occupation under New Guise Palestine Monitor/Palestinian National Initiative 11/16/2005 Ramallah: A statement made today by the Palestinian National Initiative (PNI) described yesterday’s agreement on the Gaza-Egypt border crossing as further proof of Israel’s... Agreement on Movement and Access Palestine Monitor/PLO - Negotiations Affairs Department 11/16/2005 To promote peaceful economic development and improve the humanitarian situation on the ground, the following agreement has been reached. It represents the commitments of... PNA Urges Israel to Carry out Gaza Borders Deal ‘in Good Faith’ Palestine Media Center 11/16/2005 UN, US and EU Hail Gaza Access 6-point Agreement as ‘Big Step Forward’ -- The Palestinian National Authority (PNA) and Israel agreed on Tuesday... Hamas, Jihad reject Palestinian-Israeli deal on Gaza crossings ReliefWeb 11/16/2005 GAZA, Nov 16, 2005 (Xinhua via COMTEX) -- The Islamic Resistance Movement ( Hamas) and the Islamic Jihad (Holy War) rejected on Wednesday a US- brokered... Agreed documents by Israel and Palestinians on movement and access from and to Gaza: Annexes ReliefWeb/European Union 11/15/2005 Negotiators from Israel and the Palestinian Authority November 15 achieved an agreement on facilitating the movement of people and goods within the Palestinian Territories... Wolfensohn threatens to quit as Mideast envoy after being outdone by Rice Daily Star 11/17/2005 JERUSALEM: Former World Bank chief James Wolfensohn said Wednesday he may quit as as international envoy to the Middle East, frustrated at his inability... President Abbas Addressing WSIS: Knowledge and Technology can not be Attained Without Achieving Just Peace WAFA 11/16/2005 TUNIS, November 17, 2005, (WAFA) - President Mahmoud Abbas said Wednesday that following the path of knowledge and technology can not be attained without achieving... Joint statement by Javier Solana and Jack Straw on the "Agreement on movement and access" between Israel and the Palestinian Authority ReliefWeb/European Union 11/15/2005 EU High Representative for Common Foreign and Security Policy, Javier Solana and Foreign Secretary Jack Straw, representing the EU Presidency, today issued a joint... Javier Solana, EU High Representative for CFSP, welcomes appointment of Head of EU Police Mission for the Palestinian Territories ReliefWeb/European Union 11/16/2005 Brussels, 16 November 2005 - Javier Solana, EU High Representative for the Common Foreign and Security Policy, welcomes the appointment by the EU Political and... Israel to avoid arresting Hamas candidates during PLC elections Ha'aretz 11/16/2005 Israel will avoid arresting Hamas candidates during the Palestinian Legislative Council elections, unless they are suspected of terror involvement, a senior government official in... Saudi Arabia annuls embargo on Israel YNetNews 11/15/2005 Arab state to lift its economic embargo on Israel, as precondition to become member of World Trade Organization. Move is important milestone, may foretell... Abbas meets Shalom in Tunis, praises Gaza border deal Ha'aretz 11/16/2005 TUNIS - Palestinian Authority Chairman Mahmoud Abbas held two rounds of talks with Foreign Minister Silvan Shalom on Wednesday at a United Nations technology summit... Shalom to Abbas: Hamas threatens you YNetNews 11/16/2005 Foreign minister meets Palestinian leader in Tunisia, warns him about Hamas danger; meanwhile, Abbas calls for continued diplomatic contacts, asks Shalom to send regards... Katsav says he will invite Pope to Israel at Vatican meeting Ha'aretz 11/16/2005 President Moshe Katsav said Wednesday he would invite Pope Benedict to visit Israel when he meets the Pontiff on the final day of his... Hamas slams Tunisia for hosting Shalom YNetNews 11/16/2005 Organization condemns Shalom's visit to Tunisia, publishes statement slamming hosting of ‘the terrorist Shalom, calls visit a ‘stab in the back of the Palestinian... Iran: We can spy on Israel YNetNews 11/16/2005 Head of Iran’s space program says Sina-1 satellite capable of spying on Israel. Deputy Telecom Minister says, ‘it’s not possible to use it... 500,000 bullets on way to Gaza YNetNews 11/16/2005 Mofaz gives green light-- Bullets to be used by PA police, Palestinian sources tell Ynet. Israel approves delivery on condition bullets used by police... Interview - London mayor: Israel caused bloodshed YNetNews 11/16/2005 In interview with British Jewish website, Ken Livingstone answers critics on range of issues, from his clashes with Board of Deputies of British Jews... On Italy visit, President Katsav says al-Qaida penetrated Gaza Strip Ha'aretz 11/15/2005 ROME - President Moshe Katsav said Tuesday that al-Qaida penetrated the Gaza Strip after Israel's pullout, the latest senior Israeli official to issue the warning... On Italy visit, President Katsav says al-Qaida penetrated Gaza Strip Ha'aretz 11/15/2005 ROME - President Moshe Katsav said Tuesday that al-Qaida penetrated the Gaza Strip after Israel's pullout, the latest senior Israeli official to issue the warning... US, Israel resume talks on $1.2b special aid package Globes 11/15/2005 The US initiated the present resumption in the talks. US foreign aid for 2006 includes $2.52 billion for Israel. -- The US and Israel have... US, Israel resume talks on $1.2b special aid package Globes 11/15/2005 The US initiated the present resumption in the talks. US foreign aid for 2006 includes $2.52 billion for Israel. -- The US and Israel have... Italian President Urges Israelis Palestinians to " Protect their Dialogue from Extremist Provocations" WAFA 11/15/2005 ROME, November 15, 2005 (WAFA) - Italian President Carlo Azeglio Ciampi Tuesday urged Israelis and Palestinians to "protect their dialogue from extremist provocations", AkI Italian... Italian President Urges Israelis Palestinians to " Protect their Dialogue from Extremist Provocations" WAFA 11/15/2005 ROME, November 15, 2005 (WAFA) - Italian President Carlo Azeglio Ciampi Tuesday urged Israelis and Palestinians to "protect their dialogue from extremist provocations", AkI Italian... Dahlan: Rafah Crossing Will be Officially Opened on November 25 WAFA 11/15/2005 GAZA, November 15, 2005 (WAFA)- Minister of Civil Affairs, Mohamed Dahlan, said that Rafah International Crossing will be officially opened on 25 of the... Dahlan: Rafah Crossing Will be Officially Opened on November 25 WAFA 11/15/2005 GAZA, November 15, 2005 (WAFA)- Minister of Civil Affairs, Mohamed Dahlan, said that Rafah International Crossing will be officially opened on 25 of the... Abbas Meets Clinton in Amman WAFA 11/15/2005 AMMAN, November 15, 2005 (WAFA) - President Mahmoud Abbas met on Tuesday with the Former US President Bill Clinton, in the Jordanian capital, Amman. During... Abbas Meets Clinton in Amman WAFA 11/15/2005 AMMAN, November 15, 2005 (WAFA) - President Mahmoud Abbas met on Tuesday with the Former US President Bill Clinton, in the Jordanian capital, Amman. During... Palestinian state inevitable: Abbas ReliefWeb 11/15/2005 RAMALLAH, West Bank, Nov 15 (AFP) - Mahmud Abbas insisted that a Palestinian state was inevitable despite Israeli "intransigence" as he delivered a keynote address... Palestinian state inevitable: Abbas ReliefWeb 11/15/2005 RAMALLAH, West Bank, Nov 15 (AFP) - Mahmud Abbas insisted that a Palestinian state was inevitable despite Israeli "intransigence" as he delivered a keynote address... Erekat in Netanya: 'Full peace is just months away' Jerusalem Post 11/16/2005 A comprehensive peace agreement is just months away, chief Palestinian negotiator Saeb Erekat declared Tuesday. On the heels of the historic deal in Rafah... Erekat in Netanya: 'Full peace is just months away' Jerusalem Post 11/16/2005 A comprehensive peace agreement is just months away, chief Palestinian negotiator Saeb Erekat declared Tuesday. On the heels of the historic deal in Rafah... Diplomats hail Gaza border deal BBC 11/15/2005 Israeli, Palestinian and EU officials have welcomed a deal to reopen Gaza's border with Israel and Egypt. US Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice brokered... Diplomats hail Gaza border deal BBC 11/15/2005 Israeli, Palestinian and EU officials have welcomed a deal to reopen Gaza's border with Israel and Egypt. US Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice brokered... Gaza deal unlikely to foster trust BBC 11/15/2005 After the personal intervention of US Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice, Israel and the Palestinians have reached agreement on opening border crossings linking the... Gaza deal unlikely to foster trust BBC 11/15/2005 After the personal intervention of US Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice, Israel and the Palestinians have reached agreement on opening border crossings linking the... Abbas: Israel pushing PA to civil war over Hamas disarmament Ha'aretz 11/15/2005 Palestinian Authority Chairman Mahmoud Abbas accused Israel on Tuesday of trying to avoid peace talks and push Palestinians into civil war by insisting that... Abbas: Israel pushing PA to civil war over Hamas disarmament Ha'aretz 11/15/2005 Palestinian Authority Chairman Mahmoud Abbas accused Israel on Tuesday of trying to avoid peace talks and push Palestinians into civil war by insisting that... Saudi Arabia lifts Israel embargo Jerusalem Post 11/15/2005 In a move meant to pave the way for its entry into the World Trade Organization (WTO), Saudi Arabia on Tuesday cancelled its economic... Saudi Arabia lifts Israel embargo Jerusalem Post 11/15/2005 In a move meant to pave the way for its entry into the World Trade Organization (WTO), Saudi Arabia on Tuesday cancelled its economic... Rice plays heavy to broker Gaza deal Jerusalem Post 11/15/2005 Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice played the heavy on Tuesday to help seal a deal that was eluding Israelis and Palestinians and clouding a... Rice plays heavy to broker Gaza deal Jerusalem Post 11/15/2005 Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice played the heavy on Tuesday to help seal a deal that was eluding Israelis and Palestinians and clouding a... Israel finally agrees to give Palestinians control of border The Independent 11/16/2005 Palestinians stand to gain control of one of their borders for the first time in a wide-ranging US- brokered deal aimed at giving Gaza's... Israel finally agrees to give Palestinians control of border The Independent 11/16/2005 Palestinians stand to gain control of one of their borders for the first time in a wide-ranging US- brokered deal aimed at giving Gaza's... Hizbullah: UN passed intel. to Israel Jerusalem Post 11/16/2005 The pro-Syrian terror organization Hizbullah on Tuesday accused the UN team investigating the assassination former Prime Minister Rafik Hariri of passing on crucial intelligence... Hizbullah: UN passed intel. to Israel Jerusalem Post 11/16/2005 The pro-Syrian terror organization Hizbullah on Tuesday accused the UN team investigating the assassination former Prime Minister Rafik Hariri of passing on crucial intelligence... Serbian minister in Israeli satellite scandal YNetNews 11/16/2005 Prvoslav Davinic, who resigned last September amid a separate scandal involving the purchase of military gear, signed deal with ImageSat International in June -- Serbia-Montenegro's... Serbian minister in Israeli satellite scandal YNetNews 11/16/2005 Prvoslav Davinic, who resigned last September amid a separate scandal involving the purchase of military gear, signed deal with ImageSat International in June -- Serbia-Montenegro's... Ministry official: Saudi Arabia to lift economic embargo on Israel Ha'aretz 11/15/2005 Saudi Arabia has agreed to lift its economic embargo on Israel so that it can join the World Trade Organization, the Ministry of Industry... Ministry official: Saudi Arabia to lift economic embargo on Israel Ha'aretz 11/15/2005 Saudi Arabia has agreed to lift its economic embargo on Israel so that it can join the World Trade Organization, the Ministry of Industry... Shalom, Annan meet in Tunisia YNetNews 11/16/2005 Foreign minister and U.N. secretary general discuss series of issues including border crossings in Gaza, Iran and Israel-U.N. relations; Shalom returns for first time... Shalom, Annan meet in Tunisia YNetNews 11/16/2005 Foreign minister and U.N. secretary general discuss series of issues including border crossings in Gaza, Iran and Israel-U.N. relations; Shalom returns for first time... Israel lifts 'siege of Gaza' in landmark deal The Guardian 11/16/2005 Agreement opens border crossing with Egypt · Pressure from US helps to break impasse -- Israel and the Palestinian Authority reached a landmark agreement yesterday which... Israel lifts 'siege of Gaza' in landmark deal The Guardian 11/16/2005 Agreement opens border crossing with Egypt · Pressure from US helps to break impasse -- Israel and the Palestinian Authority reached a landmark agreement yesterday which... Rice: U.S. expects Israel to halt settlement expansion Ha'aretz 11/15/2005 U.S. Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice said yesterday she expects Israel to fulfill its obligations to put a halt to settlement expansion and evacuate... Belgian Minister of Justice Visits Civil Society Associations in Gaza International Press Center 11/14/2005 GAZA, Palestine, November 13, 2005 (IPC + Agencies) - - The Belgian Minister of Justice Laurette Onkelinx visited Sunday two Palestinian non-government organizations (NGOs) in Gaza in... Dahlan: Israeli Occupations Suffocating Palestinian Economy International Press Center 11/13/2005 GAZA, Palestine, November 13, 2005 (IPC + RNA) - - Civil Affairs Minister Mohammed Dahlan called on the Quartet Committee's special envoy for the Israeli disengagement, James... Planning Minister: International Conference in London for Supporting Palestinian People Next Month International Press Center 11/14/2005 RAMALLAH, Palestine, November 14, 2005 (IPC + WAFA) - - Minister of Planning and International Cooperation, Dr. Ghassan Al Khatib, announced today that an international conference for... 174-member Delegation from Pakistan Reaches Israel Palestine Media Center 11/14/2005 ISLAMABAD: Carrying complete official and political blessings, a 174-member Pakistani delegation led by Maulana Ajmal Qadari reached Tel-Aviv on Saturday, reports noted journalist... Abed Rabbo to Norwegian FM: Hamas Part of Palestinian People Palestine Media Center 11/14/2005 Jonas Stoere: ‘Settlements and the Wall are a Problem on the Road to Peace’ -- Member of the Executive Committee of the Palestine Liberation Organization... Gaza in danger of turning into a 'giant prison', says Mideast envoy Palestine Monitor/Independent 11/14/2005 James Wolfensohn, the former chairman of the World Bank, warned yesterday that Gaza was in danger of becoming a "giant prison" after Israeli withdrawal... Qurei: Israel's Unilateral Measures in WB will Destroy Peace WAFA 11/14/2005 RAMALLAH, November 14, (WAFA) - Premiere Ahmed Qurei said Monday that the Israeli unilateral measures in the West Bank (WB) will destroy the peace process... MOLSA Denies Israeli Claims of Easing Restrictions against Workers WAFA 11/14/2005 GAZA, November 14, 2005 , (WAFA)- Minister of Labour and Social Affairs (MOLSA) denied Monday the Israeli claim of easing the restrictions in the West... Council establishes EU Police Mission in the Palestinian Territories ReliefWeb/European Union 11/14/2005 COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION -- Brussels, 14 November 2005 - The Council adopted a joint action establishing an EU Police Mission in the Palestinian Territories... Concluding session, Fourth Committee takes action on situation of Palestinians, Israeli practices in Occupied Territories ReliefWeb/United Nations General Assembly 11/14/2005 Nine Drafts Approved; More Assistance for Refugees Sought, Work of UNRWA Commended, End of Human Rights Violations Demanded -- Concluding its work for the current... President Abbas Arrives in Amman, Meets with King Abdullah II WAFA 11/14/2005 AMMAN, November 14, 2005 (WAFA) - President Mahmoud Abbas met Monday with King Abdullah II of Jordan in the Jordanian Capital Amman. During the meeting... Palestinians say they will seek UN probe into Arafat's death Ha'aretz 11/13/2005 DAMASCUS - The Palestinians will ask the United Nations Security Council to set up an international commission to investigate the death of Palestinian leader Yasser... Sen. Clinton: I support W. Bank fence, PA must fight terrorism Ha'aretz 11/13/2005 U.S. Sen. Hillary Clinton said Sunday that she supports the separation fence Israel is building along the edges of the West Bank, and that... Rice says Palestinian state would enhance Israel's security Ha'aretz 11/13/2005 U.S. Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice arrived in Israel on Sunday declaring a Palestinian state would enhance the Jewish state's security. Speaking to reporters... U.S. said pressing sides to reach Gaza border deal Ha'aretz 11/15/2005 The United States is pressing Israel and the Palestinian Authority to reach an agreement on the running of the Gaza-Egypt border at the southernmost... Israel to ask U.S. Jewish communities to finance foreign aid projects Ha'aretz 11/15/2005 Israel is trying to persuade Jewish federations and communities in the Unites States to finance Israeli aid programs in foreign countries, Haaretz has learned... Rice, Sharon discuss impasse YNetNews 11/14/2005 Secretary of state in Israel for Rabin commemoration ceremonies; meeting with prime minister centers on diplomatic process with Palestinians, but recent talks regarding Gaza... Rice urges Israeli-Palestinian efforts on peace process Daily Star 11/14/2005 U.S. Secretary of State pledges to boost cooperation with Saudi Arabia on terrorism -- Visiting U.S. Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice on Sunday urged Israel... Rice in Israel: Isolate Syria YNetNews 11/13/2005 In Jerusalem speech, U.S. secretary of state lauds U.N. actions to isolate Syria; PM Sharon calls on international community to make it clear to... Gaza border opening talks to resume AlJazeera 11/14/2005 Israeli and Palestinian officials are set to hold fresh talks on the reopening of the Gaza-Egypt border, with US Secretary of State Condoleeza Rice... Israel, PA at stalemate over deal on Gaza Strip crossings Ha'aretz 11/14/2005 Quartet special Mideast envoy James Wolfensohn on Sunday called the next 72 hours "critical to his mission" in a meeting with the managers of... UN Political Affairs Chief to OPT Next Week WAFA 11/11/2005 NY CITY, November 11, 2005 (WAFA) - The United Nations Under-Secretary-General for Political Affairs will head to the region between 13 and 21 November and... Palestinians Lobby White House To Press Israel on Arab Voting in Jerusalem Forward 11/11/2005 WASHINGTON — Claiming that Israel plans to obstruct Palestinian voting in East Jerusalem, the Palestinian Authority is urging the Bush administration and European governments to... Report: Pakistan excludes Israel from quake relief conference Ha'aretz 11/12/2005 The Pakistani official in charge of the earthquake relief effort, Major General Farooq Ahmad Khan, has told press that Israel is not invited to... Al-Kidwa: Israel won't evade Hague Court fence ruling Ha'aretz 11/11/2005 Israel will not be able to evade the legal implications of the International Court of Justice (ICJ) about the separation fence even in 100... Deal on Egypt-Gaza border several weeks away: EU Daily Star 11/12/2005 PA official: Israel bypassing peace process -- An Israeli-Palestinian agreement on reopening the Gaza-Egypt border terminal is unlikely to emerge for another few weeks, the... Al-Qaida in Iraq threatens to attack Israel Ha'aretz 11/11/2005 A Web statement Friday in the name of al-Qaida in Iraq, claiming the deadly hotel bombings in Amman, Jordan, included a threat to Israel... Rafah crossing talks hit snag YNetNews 11/11/2005 After week of intense contacts, argument over security cameras hinders deal -- Negotiations fail – because of cameras: Talks between Israel and the Palestinian Authority on... Israeli Insistence to Put Surveillance Cameras Obstructs Rafah Terminal Talks' Development International Press Center 11/10/2005 GAZA, November 10, 2005, (IPC) - - Israeli sources asserted that Palestinians and Israelis failed to achieve an agreement on the issue of re-operating Rafah border... PM Qurie Receives British Chancellor Brown WAFA 11/10/2005 RAMALLAH, November 10, 2005 (WAFA) - Premiere Ahmed Qurie discussed on Thursday with the British Chancellor of the Exchequer, Gordon Brown, the ways of the... Abbas, Barghouthi Reject Sharon’s Threats to Disrupt Elections Palestine Media Center 11/8/2005 EU Urges Israel to Facilitate Conduct of Palestinian Legislative Polls -- President Mahmoud Abbas on Monday rejected as a flagrant interference in the Palestinian internal... President Abbas Receives EC Commissioner Ferrero-Waldner WAFA 11/10/2005 RAMALLAH, November 10, 2005 (WAFA) - President Abbas received Thursday Commissioner for External Relations and European Neighbourhood Policy, Benita Ferrero-Waldner in Ramallah. They discussed, throughout... Iraq Pullout Bad for Israel: Bush's Aide Palestine Chronicle 11/2/2005 The spread of democracy will make the Middle East a safer neighborhood for Israel,' said Hadley.." -- CAIRO - US President George W. Bush's national security... Palestine Mourns in Solidarity with Jordan Palestine Media Center 11/10/2005 Palestinian Military Intelligence Chief Among Five Palestinians Killed in Amman - Five Palestinians Killed, Including an Israeli Arab -- The Palestinian leadership on Wednesday announced three-day... Israel Tells Greek Patriarchy not to Swear in Theophilos WAFA 11/10/2005 TEL AVIV, November 10, 2005 (WAFA) - The Israeli government has warned on Thursday the Greek Orthodox Patriarch-elect, Theophilos III, not to hold an official... Assembly's Special Political Committee receives series of draft texts on situation of Palestinians in Occupied Territories ReliefWeb/United Nations General Assembly 11/10/2005 Action Delayed to Allow Work on Revised Versions; Debate Concluded On Report of Body Investigating Israeli Practices Affecting Human Rights -- The Fourth Committee (Special... At critical juncture, UN Political Affairs chief to visit Middle East next week ReliefWeb/United Nations News 11/10/2005 With the peace process in the Middle East at a crucial phase and developments in Lebanon of heightened importance, the United Nations Under-Secretary-General for... Rice leaves on Mid-East mission BBC 11/10/2005 US Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice is on her way to the Middle East to launch an initiative aimed at promoting democratic and economic... King Abdullah cancels trip to Israel after Amman triple suicide bombing Ha'aretz 11/11/2005 Israel on Thursday evening says Jordan's King Abdullah II has canceled a planned trip to Israel after at least 57 people were killed in... Clintons to attend 'American-Israeli Dialog' conference Sat. night Ha'aretz 11/11/2005 Former U.S. president Bill Clinton and his wife, Senator Hillary Clinton, will attend Saturday night's gala opening of "The American-Israeli Dialog" at the King... Justice Rubinstein: U.S. should free convicted spy Pollard Ha'aretz 11/11/2005 High Court Justice Eliyakim Rubinstein on Thursday made a rare politically tainted comment when saying that the United States should release Jonathan Pollard, who... Israel Strives for Image Makeover in Arab Media Palestine Chronicle 11/9/2005 JERUSALEM - "I cannot enter into this so long as this criminal is on your screen," a Hamas spokesman calmly told Arabic satellite channel Al... Israeli President Katzav Denies Deal with Vatican on Jerusalem Sites Palestine Media Center 11/9/2005 President Moshe Katsav's Office has today (Wednesday), 9.11.05, released the following statement: "Recently, rumors have been published in the media in Israel and abroad... President Abbas Condemns Amman Terrorist Attacks WAFA 11/9/2005 RAMALLAH, November 09, 2005 (WAFA) - President Abbas condemned Wednesday the terrorist attack in the Jordanian Capital Amman, describing it as a crime against humanity... Hezbollah-Israel talks over prisoners, Arad to resume International Middle East Media Center 11/8/2005 Israel and Hezbollah renewed the second stage negotiations secretly to conclude a new deal on the missing Israeli navigator Ron Arad, the London-based al-Quds... Abed-Rabbo to Asharq Alawsat: Armed Palestinian Militias Best Cover for Completion of Israeli Plans Palestine Media Center 11/6/2005 Interview with PLO Executive Committee Member Yasir Abd-Rabbuh -- PLO Executive Committee member Yasir Abd-Rabbuh has stated that the present Israeli leadership "does not believe... Nasser Al Kidwa to MEHRNEWS: Arafat Death Still a Mystery Palestine Media Center 11/9/2005 Interview with PNA Foreign Minister Nasser Al Kidwa by Trish Schuh -- NEW YORK, Nov. 8 (MNA) -- At the United Nations 60th Anniversary World Summit... Fourth Committee approves text urging assistance for mine-affected countries, recommending 4 April as international day of mine awareness ReliefWeb/United Nations General Assembly 11/8/2005 In Continuing General Debate, Israeli Delegate Calls Special Committee Report ‘Absurd, Shameful Waste of United Nations Resources’ -- The Fourth Committee (Special Political and Decolonization... British Chancellor: Rebuilding Palestinian Economy Vital for Peace Deal WAFA 11/9/2005 TEL AVIV, November 09, 2005 (WAFA) - British Chancellor on fact-finding mission to Middle East, Gordon Brown, said on Wednesday that rebuilding Palestinian economy is... Meetings on resolving Gaza-Egypt border fate ReliefWeb 11/8/2005 JERUSALEM, Nov 8 (AFP) - Top-level meetings were continuing Tuesday in a bid to resolve differences between Israel and the Palestinians on reopening the border... James Wolfensohn to continue as Quartet Gaza envoy – UN spokesperson ReliefWeb/United Nations News 11/9/2005 The diplomatic Quartet promoting the Middle East peace process – made up of the United Nations, United States, Russian Federation and European Union – has requested... Abbas' office: Jordan's King Abdullah to visit West Bank next week Ha'aretz 11/8/2005 Jordan's King Abdullah will visit the West Bank this coming Monday, the office of Palestinian Authority Chairman Mahmoud Abbas announced on Tuesday. Palestinian Prime... Israel welcomes proposed changes to allow it to join Red Cross Ha'aretz 11/8/2005 The Magen David Adom rescue service Tuesday welcomed the intention of the international Red Cross to introduce a new emblem that will pave the... Palestinian refugee minister says issues with Lebanon 'will be solved' Daily Star 11/10/2005 The Lebanese are serious about realizing this matter' -- BEIRUT: Palestinian State Minister for Refugee Affairs Abbas Zaki said Wednesday that current Palestinian-Lebanese issues will... Quartet envoy: Israel's security concerns stall talks on Rafah crossing Ha'aretz 11/9/2005 Lingering Israeli security issues over crossings into the Gaza Strip are making it difficult to broker an agreement between Israel and the Palestinians to... Israel shifts conversion policy after Indian government complains Ha'aretz 11/9/2005 Israeli rabbis in northeastern India have stopped converting about 6,000 people who believe they are members of an ancient tribe of Israel, after the... World Bank report: Three West Bank-Gaza routes needed Ha'aretz 11/9/2005 The World Bank technical team examining the provision of a "safe crossing" between the Gaza Strip and the areas of the West Bank controlled... Analysis / The Palestinian sine qua non By Amos Harel, Ha'aretz 11/8/2005 Why has Israel backed off from its threat to prevent Hamas from participating in the Palestinian Legislative Council elections? Prime Minister Sharon has made... Israel dismisses Hamas chief's hints at future negotiations Ha'aretz 11/9/2005 Foreign Minister Silvan Shalom Wednesday dismissed as a "tactic" remarks by Hamas chief Mahmoud Zahar, who hinted at openness to future negotiations with Israel... Hillary and Bill Clinton in Israel next week Globes 11/9/2005 The Clintons will attend the official memorial for Prime Minister Yitzhak Rabin and also plan to tour a section of the Security Fence. -- Former... Israel warns Greek Patriarchy not to swear in Theophilos Ha'aretz 11/10/2005 The Israeli government has warned the Greek Orthodox Patriarch-elect, Theophilos III, not to hold an official inauguration ceremony scheduled for November 22....Two weeks... Hamas leader: Israel talks possible AlJazeera 11/9/2005 The leader of Hamas in its Gaza Strip stronghold says he doesn't rule out future negotiations between the group and Israel, in an unusual... MK gives Assad letter from spy's wife YNetNews 11/9/2005 Israeli Arab MK el-Sana gives President Bashar Assad letter from widow of legendary Israeli spy Eli Cohen, who was hanged in Damascus 40 years... EU Stresses Need to Maintain Momentum Implement Road Map WAFA 11/7/2005 BRUSSELS, November 07, 2005 (WAFA) - The EU Council underlined on Monday the need to maintain forward momentum towards full implementation of the Road Map... President Abbas Says Final Touches Being Made to Reopen Rafah Terminal International Press Center 11/7/2005 RAMALLAH, Palestine, November 7, 2005 (IPC + Agencies) - - President Mahmoud Abbas asserted that the final touches are being made to reopen Rafah border terminal with... UNRWA Refuses Israeli Calls to Freeze its Activities WAFA 11/7/2005 GAZA, November 7, 2005, (WAFA)- The United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA) refused Israeli calls to... Egyptian Training to Palestinian Diplomats WAFA 11/7/2005 GAZA, November 7, 2005, (WAFA)- A delegation from the Egyptian Foreign Ministry said that the ministry will provide its Palestinian counterpart with all the... OPT: EU 'impressed' by Palestinian efforts at Gaza border ReliefWeb 11/7/2005 RAFAH, Gaza Strip, Nov 7 (AFP) - The European Union's Middle East envoy said Monday he was "impressed" by Palestinian preparations for the re-opening of... PM: International Efforts must be Exerted to Launch Peace Process WAFA 11/7/2005 RAMALLAH, November 7, 2005, (WAFA)- Prime Minister Ahmed Qurei affirmed on Monday the necessity for an international efforts to launch the peace process again... Council conclusions on the Middle East peace process - 2687th External Relations Council meeting ReliefWeb/European Union 11/7/2005 Brussels, 7 November 2005 - The Council adopted the following conclusions: "1. The Council underlined the need to maintain forward momentum towards full implementation of... Wolfensohn, Rice, Solana and Otte Coming to ‘Open’ Rafah Palestine Media Center 11/6/2005 PNA: Israel Not Coordinating in Good Faith to Open Gaza Border Crossings -- Amid Palestinian “deep frustration” with Israel’s “refusal to coordinate in good faith... Israel: FM Shalom meets with new UNWRA commissioner ReliefWeb/Government of Israel 11/7/2005 Shalom raised the issue of transferring authority from UNWRA to the Palestinian Authority -- Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Silvan Shalom yesterday (Sunday, 6... PA optimistic that deal with Israel on Rafah crossing is near Ha'aretz 11/7/2005 Palestinian Authority Chairman Mahmoud Abbas said Sunday night that the PA was near a deal with Israel to reopen a border crossing for Palestinians... Sharon says talks with PA off if Hamas runs in parliamentary elections Ha'aretz 11/7/2005 Prime Minister Ariel Sharon said on Monday that Israel is vehemently opposed to Hamas' participation in the upcoming Palestinian legislative elections. Speaking before the... Sharon rules out peace talks with Syria, pullout from Golan Heights Daily Star 11/8/2005 EU launches mission to train palestinian police forces -- Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon on Monday ruled out any prospect of peace talks with Syria... Report: Israel to hand control of Jerusalem holy site to Vatican Ha'aretz 11/7/2005 Israel is to give the Vatican control over one of the most sacred Christian sites in Jerusalem, several European newspapers have reported recently. According... EU to launch PA police mission, debate Rafah role Ha'aretz 11/7/2005 The European Union plans to announce the launch of a three-year mission today to help the Palestinian Authority build a credible police force, EU... Mofaz Interview: ‘A Military Option Is Not on the Agenda’ Newsweek 11/3/2005 In a wide-ranging interview, Israeli Defense Minister Shaul Mofaz rules out strikes against Iran and raises doubts about whether Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas has... Mofaz: Strike against Iran not on agenda YNetNews 11/7/2005 In interview with Newsweek defense minister says, ‘I believe for the time being the diplomatic channel is the main one, There is a chance... Foreign Minister Silvan Shalom to attend int'l summit in Tunisia Ha'aretz 11/7/2005 Foreign Minister Silvan Shalom will attend a summit in Tunisia next week in another sign of improving ties between Israel and the Arab world... Iran to present Mideast peace plan YNetNews 11/7/2005 Iranian foreign minister says Teheran plans to submit comprehensive peace plan to U.N.; initiative calls for referendum among ‘all genuine Palestinians’ -- Iran is planning... Iran Tries Charm to Counter Israel Remarks The Guardian 11/7/2005 TEHRAN, Iran (AP) - Facing continued criticism for its president's call for Israel's destruction, Iran launched a charm offensive Sunday by proposing resumed nuclear talks... Al Masry: “No renewal of the Calm without Israeli guarantees” International Middle East Media Center 11/5/2005 Hamas media spokesperson, Mosheer Al Masry, reported on Saturday that the movement will not agree to a renewal of the ceasefire, which is due... The Rafah Border Crossing to open for 4 hours on Monday International Middle East Media Center 11/5/2005 A Palestinian source reported on Saturday that the Rafah border crossing will be opened next Monday for four hours in order to test the... Envoy Ayalon may be forced to step down Ha'aretz 11/6/2005 Israel's ambassador to the United States, Danny Ayalon, will be forced to resign his post shortly, according to governmentofficials who have looked over the... UAE Calls for Permanent Solution to Palestine Issue WAFA 11/5/2005 New York, November 05, 2005 (WAFA) - The United Arab Emirates has urged the international community to address the problem of Palestinian refugees, saying that... Assad ‘told Palestinian militia no limits’ on activities Financial Times 11/3/2005 Bashar Al-Assad, the Syrian president, told Palestinian militia leaders at a meeting in early September that there were no red lines limiting their destabilising... Jerusalem, Groups Launch Campaign To Isolate Iran Forward 11/4/2005 In an effort to capitalize on the international outrage over Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad's recent call to "wipe Israel off the map," Israel and... Israel to resume involvement in prestigious U.S. defense project Ha'aretz 11/5/2005 Defense Minister Shaul Mofaz and his American counterpart Donald Rumsfeld on Friday agreed to resume Israel's participation in the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter... Mofaz: Israel trying to advance opening of Rafah crossing Ha'aretz 11/5/2005 Defense Minister Shaul Mofaz said Saturday that Israel is trying to advance the opening of the Rafah crossing on the Egypt-Gaza border, Israel Radio... 'Israel to return to combat plane project' Yahoo! News 11/4/2005 In Pentagon meeting, Mofaz and Rumsfeld agree to end crisis between Israel, U.S. on Israel-China arms deal -- Defense Minister Shaul Mofaz met Friday evening... Hillary Clinton to arrive next week Ha'aretz 11/4/2005 U.S. Senator Hillary Rodham Clinton will arrive in Israel next week for a visit that she hopes will boost her support among New York... Iraq Pullout Bad for Israel: Bush's Aide Palestine Chronicle 11/2/2005 The spread of democracy will make the Middle East a safer neighborhood for Israel,' said Hadley.." -- CAIRO - US President George W. Bush's national security... Arab officials tour Israeli missile boat YNetNews 11/4/2005 Representatives from Arab states, including those who do not have diplomatic ties with Israel, invited aboard navy ship during joint Israeli-Greek exercise -- (VIDEO) For... Hamas will not renew truce if Israel doesn’t halt its attacks International Middle East Media Center 11/3/2005 Islamic Resistance Movement, Hamas, said that it will not renew its commitment to the truce, which expires at the end of this year, if... Qurei: “current Israeli leadership does not seek peace” International Middle East Media Center 11/2/2005 Palestinian Prime Minister Ahmad Qurei said on Tuesday that the current Israeli leadership does not seek peace and is still governed by the “arrogance... U.S. to Israel: Gaza cargo crossings must remain open Ha'aretz 11/4/2005 U.S. Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice will demand in her upcoming visit to Israel that Jerusalem immediately remove all obstacles to the passage of... EU mission to evaluate role at crossing Ha'aretz 11/3/2005 The European Union said yesterday it was sending senior officials to the Middle East to evaluate a possible role in helping monitor the Rafah... Ferrero-Waldner on request for third party presence on Palestinian border ReliefWeb/European Commission 11/2/2005 The European Commission welcomes the progress made yesterday in talks between Israel and the Palestinian Authority on arrangements for movement of people and goods... Hamas asks to relocate offices to Egypt, Jordan Ha'aretz 11/4/2005 Senior Hamas officials recently asked Egypt and Jordan whether either country would be willing to allow the organization's headquarters to relocate to its territory... U.S. to Israel: Reopen Gaza crossings YNetNews 11/4/2005 Quartet Economic Envoy James Wolfensohn operating to restore activities at Gaza Strip's border crossings back to pre-pullout level to enable the flow of goods... White House urges Abbas to act against Islamic Jihad International Middle East Media Center 11/1/2005 The U.S. administration demanded the Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas to crack down on the Islamic Jihad movement, in the wake of the latest attacks... Palestinian FM Nasser Al-Kidwa to ‘The Korea Herald’: ‘We Are Looking Forward to Seeing More Political Engagement by Korea’ Palestine Media Center/Korea Herald 11/1/2005 Already enjoying strong support from East Asian countries such as China and Japan, the Palestinian Authority is now seeking more fruitful cooperation with Korea... Israel postpones signing deal on removing Gaza settlements' remains ReliefWeb 11/1/2005 GAZA, Nov 1, 2005 (Xinhua via COMTEX) -- A senior Palestinian official denounced Israel on Tuesday for postponing signing a deal with the United Nations... Hamas is committed to ceasefire: official ReliefWeb 11/2/2005 GAZA, Nov 2, 2005 (Xinhua via COMTEX) -- The Islamic Resistance Movement (Hamas) said on Wednesday that it is still committed to a ceasefire after... Hamas: Truce with Israel won't be renewed at end of year Ha'aretz 11/2/2005 A Hamas spokesman said Wednesday the Islamic militant group would not renew an informal nine-month-old truce, which expires at the end of the year... EU sending mission to evaluate role at Gaza's Rafah border crossing Ha'aretz 11/2/2005 The European Union said Wednesday it was sending senior officials to the Middle East to evaluate an EU role in helping monitor the Rafah... Israel cabinet backs Rafah border deal AlJazeera 11/2/2005 Israel's security cabinet has approved an agreement with Cairo to reopen the Rafah border terminal between the Gaza Strip and Egypt under EU supervision... EU to check travelers under Rafah plan Ha'aretz 11/3/2005 Top cabinet ministers yesterday approved a plan calling for European Union officials to inspect travelers entering the Gaza Strip from Egypt through the Rafah...