Palestinian sources: Teen shot dead by Israeli soldiers
CNN, November 30, 2002
IDF says it arrested head of Al Aqsa Martyrs Brigades - GAZA CITY (CNN) -- A 16-year-old boy who is said to have been bird-hunting on a road used exclusively by Israeli vehicles was shot and killed Saturday by soldiers, according to Palestinian security sources.

Kenya: No link between 12 suspects and attacks on Israelis
Ha'aretz, November 30, 2002
MOMBASA, Kenya - Kenya said on Saturday it had so far found no link between 12 people held over Thursday's attacks on Israelis in Mombasa and the al Qaida network that some suspect was behind them, and two detainees were freed.

Israel arrests militant leader, faces UN row
Miami Herald, November 30, 2002
JERUSALEM - Israeli forces arrested on Saturday a long-sought commander of a militant group linked to Palestinian leader Yasser Arafat after it announced it mounted an attack on an Israeli polling booth that killed six people.

Annan demands Israel punish IDF soldiers for UN worker's death
Ha'aretz, November 30, 2002 
UN Secretary General Kofi Annan is demanding from Prime Minister Ariel Sharon that Israel investigate the killing of an UN aid worker and punish the IDF soldiers responsible, the United Nations said Friday.

Sweden to give asylum to Palestinians of the West Bank, Gaza
Arabic News, November 30, 2002
Sweden yesterday announced it will give political asylum to the Palestinians who arrive on its territories from the West Bank and Gaza, because of the continued acts of violence there.

Jordan, Egypt and Palestinian cabinet member discuss Mideast
Ha'aretz, November 30, 2002 
AMMAN, Jordan - Egypt's foreign minister Ahmed Maher urged America and other nations Saturday to help halt the Mideast violence, and said the international community had reacted weakly to Israeli attacks on Palestinians, the official Petra news agency said.

Massive Demo Planned in UK to Protest “Zionist Racism, Arrogance”
Islam Online, November 30, 2002
LONDON, November 30 (IslamOnline & News Agencies) - The U.K. based Justice for Palestine Committee is planning a massive demonstrators on Sunday, December 1 on the occasion of the Al-Quds Day march in London.

Annan Says Third Party Mediation is Critical to Peace Efforts
Palestine Chronicle, November 29, 2002
'The parties are on a path leading to further pain and suffering — a path that will bring neither closer to achieving its stated goals ..' - NEW YORK - Third party involvement is essential to mediating an end to the current cycle of deadly violence in the Middle East, Secretary-General Kofi Annan says in a report released today at United Nations Headquarters in New York.

Israel plans cross-border strikes
Arab News, November 30, 2002
OCCUPIED JERUSALEM, 30 November 2002 — Israel is planning cross-border military strikes as well as a long hunt by stealth once its Mossad intelligence agency delivers its verdict on who was responsible for Thursday’s attacks.

Al-Anbaa: Washington conditions for peace talks resumption between Syria, Israel
Arabic News, November 30, 2002
American and European diplomatic sources said that the administration of the US President George Bush informed the Syrian officials that Washington is ready to start Syrian- Israeli and Lebanese- Israeli peace negotiations in the framework of international conditions, but under the condition that Syria will officially support a solution to the conflict between the Palestinians and the Israelis and to halt its support for the Hamas and Islamic Jihad movements and to stop Hizbullah operations against the Israelis.

US Yields to Israeli Agenda, Delays Release of ‘Road map’
Palestine Media Center, November 30, 2002
The US Administration informed the Palestine National Authority (PNA) that the release of the so-called ‘roadmap’ to end the Palestinian-Israeli conflict will not be ready by its Dec. 20 target date and would most likely be delayed until after Israel’s Jan. 28 general elections.

Palestinian boy killed in Gaza Strip; Al Aqsa Martyrs leader detained in Nablus
Al-Bawaba, November 30, 2002
A 16-year-old Palestinian was killed by Israeli gunfire Saturday east of the Gaza City neighborhood of Sajahia. Earlier, two Hamas members, jailed by Israel, were apprehended early Saturday morning after they managed to escape Friday afternoon from prison.

16-year-old killed by IDF fire in Gaza; two mortars fired at settlements
Ha'aretz, November 30, 2002 
Palestinian sources said a 16-year-old Palestinian, Khatem Ajali, was killed by IDF gunfire Saturday east of the Gaza City neighborhood of Sajania, Israel Radio reported.

Occupation Soldiers Kill Two Children in Cold Blood
Palestine Media Center, November 30, 2002
According to Palestinian security sources, a 16-year-old boy was killed Saturday by Israeli Occupation Forces (IOF) in Gaza City.

Palestinian Teenager Killed by Israeli Fire in Gaza, Violence Continues
Islam Online, November 30, 2002
Palestinian medical sources said Hatem al-Ajla was struck in the back by Israeli bullets - GAZA CITY, November 30 (IslamOnline & News Agencies) - A 16-year-old Palestinian was killed Saturday, November 30, by Israeli gunfire in Gaza City, as Israel warned its citizens abroad to be extra vigilant following the twin attacks in Kenya.

Palestinian, 16, Killed Near Gaza City
The Guardian, November 30, 2002
JERUSALEM (AP) - A 16-year-old Palestinian boy was shot and killed Saturday on his way home from school east of Gaza city, and another was wounded, hospital officials said.

Kenya Attacks Suspects Hunted, U.S. Blames Somali Group
Islam Online, November 30, 2002
KIKAMBALA, Kenya, November 30 (IslamOnline & News Agencies) - Kenyan police were holding 12 people from five nations Saturday, November 30, as international efforts to track down those responsible for the anti-Israeli attacks in Kenya got into full swing.

'No al-Qaeda link' to Kenya detainees
BBC, November 30, 2002
No connection has yet been established between 12 people detained over attacks on Israeli targets in the Kenyan city of Mombasa and the al-Qaeda network, Kenyan authorities say.

Police nab two Palestinians who escaped from Ashkelon jail
Ha'aretz, November 30, 2002 
Public Security Minister Uzi Landau ordered Saturday the establishment of a committee of inquiry into the escape of two Palestinian security prisoners the Shikma jail in Ashkelon on Friday afternoon.

Israeli Occupation Forces Take Rafidia
International Solidarity Movement, November 29, 2002
[Rafidia, Nablus] The IOF has taken a building in the neighborhood of Rafidia in Nablus. They have forced out all the habitants and have had them waiting outside for over 6 hours in the rain, during the month of Ramadon, meaning that they have not yet broken fast.

Hear Palestine, November 30, 2002
NEWS: Palestinian Youngster Shot Dead by Israeli Soldiers, Gaza City / Vast Areas of Agricultural Land Bulldozed Southwest Khan Younis /  Mawasi Besieged for Second Day; Salah al-Din Road Closed / Tight Curfews and Closures in West Bank; Campaign of Arrests Continues 
FEATURES: Occupation Army Blows Up Two Homes in Jalbon Village / Beit Lahya: Civilians near Settlements under Constant Danger / Gaza: The Occupation Fights Fishermen with their Daily Living / 970 Palestinians Killed Between Two Eat Holidays

By raids or stealth, Israel vows to get killers
The Guardian, November 30, 2002
Israel is planning cross-border military strikes as well as a long hunt by stealth once the Mossad intelligence agency delivers its verdict on who was responsible for Thursday's attacks.

Tears and anger as Kenyan village mourns dancers
The Guardian, November 30, 2002
Yesterday morning, in the village of Msumarini, Kadzo Masha sat on the red earth under a cashew nut tree and wept. Huge tears rolled down her face. Gathered round her on straw mats were the women of her family, her sisters, daughters and cousins. But one was missing: her daughter Kafedha.

Britain had warning of possible attack in Kenya
The Guardian, November 30, 2002
The British government received the same intelligence as Australia about possible terrorist attacks in Kenya but adopted a very different response, Whitehall sources said yesterday.

Egypt to host talks between PA, Israeli Labor representatives
Al-Bawaba, November 30, 2002
Israeli and Palestinian representatives are due to hold talks in Cairo Sunday, Qatar-based Al Jazeera Television said Saturday.

Hezbollah urges more bombings
Arab News, November 30, 2002
NABATIYEH, Lebanon, 30 November 2002 — Lebanon’s Hezbollah leader urged Palestinians yesterday to ignore international criticism of bombings and keep up armed struggle against Israel as the best way to liberate their land.

U.N. Inspectors Surprise Iraqi Army Base
The Guardian, November 30, 2002
BALAD, Iraq (AP) - U.N. weapons inspectors paid a surprise visit Saturday to a small, sleepy military post north of Baghdad where they searched for signs of weapons of mass destruction.

Allies strive for Arab hearts and minds
The Guardian, November 30, 2002
Britain is to step up its propaganda battle in the Arab and wider Muslim world next week as part of preparations for the potentially decisive Iraqi declaration on weapons of mass destruction.

UN arms experts continue inspections; Iraqi opposition conference to be held next month in London
Al-Bawaba, November 30, 2002
UN arms experts visited the "Mother of Battles" complex south of Baghdad on the third day of renewed inspections.

Iraq attack 'means third world war'
BBC, November 29, 2002
A US attack on Iraq would mean "more Mombasas, more Balis," a former assistant secretary general of the United Nations says.

No Treasury Obstacles to Iraq War Preparations, Says UK Minister
Palestine Chronicle, November 29, 2002
"Brown was reported earlier this month to have told the Defence Ministry that Britain could not afford to send ground troops to take part .." -
LONDON - The British government has denied reports that Chancellor of the Exchequer Gordon Brown was limiting preparations for a possible war against Iraq because of the cost.

India Supports Iraq, Says Saddam Shouldn't Feel Let Down
Islam Online, November 30, 2002
NEW DELHI, November 30 (IslamOnline) - In one of its strongest show of solidarity with Iraq so far, the Indian government has come out in its firm support, and said that it won't allow Iraq feel let down under any circumstances.

U.S. Supports Iraqi Opposition in Exile, Seeks Turkish Backing for War
Islam Online, November 30, 2002
WASHINGTON, November 30 (IslamOnline & News Agencies) - The United States continues to support the Iraqi opposition in exile with an eye to forming a post-Saddam Hussein regime.

Israel warns its citizens from traveling to 6 countries, including Egypt
Arabic News, November 30, 2002
The Israeli foreign ministry issued, following the double operation in Kenya, new directives to the Israeli tourists warning them from travelling to six countries which are Thailand; Kenya, South Africa, Ethiopia, Eritrea and Egypt, including Sinai.

Massive Rallies Mark Intl. Day of Qods Across the World
Tehran Times, November 30, 2002
TEHRAN -- Muslim across the world held massive rallies on the International Day of Qods to protest the occupation of Al-Qods by the Zionist regime. Ralliers in Tehran also on Friday renewed their support for the oppressed Palestinian nation and condemned Zionist carnage, branding the entity as "standard-bearer of state terrorism."

Zhu Sends Congratulatory Message to Conference on Palestine
People's Daily, November 30, 2002
Chinese Premier Zhu Rongji sent a congratulatory message on Thursday to a conference in New York honoring the International Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian People.

World Unites in Commemorating Palestinian International Solidarity Day
Palestine Media Center, November 30, 2002
As Palestinians mourned the deaths of their loved ones in the Gaza Strip and the West Bank, totally isolated and occupied by Israeli occupation forces (IOF), Palestinians in exile and supporters of the Palestinian cause marked the annual International day of solidarity with the Palestinian people.

International Day of Solidarity with Palestine Celebrated in Mexico
Islam Online, November 30, 2002
MEXICO CITY, November 30 (IslamOnline) - The Palestinian representative office in Mexico and the UN office in Mexico celebrated yesterday the 25th  Anniversary of the International Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian People.

Israeli parties staking out ground with elections two months away
JTA, November 26, 2002       
JERUSALEM, Nov. 26 (JTA) — There usually is a defining moment in an Israeli election campaign: a major blunder by one of the candidates, a breakthrough slogan, an unexpected alliance, a gory terror attack or a challenge that turns an aspiring candidate into a national leader.

Middle East: Annan says third party mediation is critical to peace efforts
United Nations News, November 29, 2002
29 November – Third party involvement is essential to mediating an end to the current cycle of deadly violence in the Middle East, Secretary-General Kofi Annan says in a report released today at United Nations Headquarters in New York.

Palestinian Rights Committee Meets on Friday to Mark International Day of Solidarity
United Nations Press Release, November 25, 2002
A solemn meeting of the Committee on the Exercise of the Inalienable Rights of the Palestinian People will be held on Friday, 29 November 2002, in observance of the International Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian People, as mandated by General Assembly resolution 32/40 B of 2 December 1977.

Day of Palestinian Solidarity 'A Day of Mourning and a Day of Grief', says Secretary-General
United Nations, November 29, 2002
The human and material losses sustained by the Palestinian people in the last two years have been nothing short of catastrophic.  The deplorable situation in the occupied Palestinian territory has kept the whole region in a continuous state of crisis for over two years now, with no end in sight.

Arab parties Hadash and Balad reelect Bishara, Barakeh
Ha'aretz, November 30, 2002 
MK Dr. Azmi Bishara was reelected to head the Balad (National Democratic Alliance) party, and MK Mohammed Barkeh was reelected to head the Hadash party in primaries held by both Arab parties to select their candidates for the Knesset.

Schroeder under pressure to supply disputed APCs to Israel
Ha'aretz, November 30, 2002 
BERLIN - Chancellor Gerhard Schroeder faced calls Saturday to grant an Israeli request for German-built armored personnel carriers, after an embarrassing mix up prompted him to pledge different, more defensive versions of the vehicles than Israel had actually sought.

Mitzna: Only dialogue with Palestinians can produce real peace
Ha'aretz, November 30, 2002
Labor Party Chairman Amram Mitzna reiterated on Saturday his pledge to unilaterally withdraw from the Gaza Strip if no agreement is reached with the Palestinians, but warned that only a dialogue can produce a lasting peace.

Analysis: Sharon panicked, but for nothing
Ha'aretz, November 30, 2002 
Something happened to Prime Minister Ariel Sharon on Thursday afternoon. Television stations began their broadcasts from the site of the shooting attack in Beit She'an.

Analysis: Flying on a wing and a prayer
Ha'artez, November 29, 2002
The Shin Bet's slogan is "Protecting, unseen." It's meant to send a message of power hidden from the eye, deployed in secret, spying on the terror plotters, spies and subversives; the Shin Bet is there, even if the enemy doesn't see it.

Mossad, Kenya have history of cooperation
Ha'aretz, November 30, 2002 
Yesterday's double attack in Mombasa came very close to causing hundreds of casualties, a preliminary probe indicates.

Saudis may panic and sell US investments: Alwaleed
Arabic News, November 30, 2002
LONDON, 30 November 2002 — The Times yesterday quoted Prince Alwaleed ibn Talal as saying some Saudi investors would panic and sell US investments because Saudi Arabia was portrayed by some Western media as not cooperating with the United States in its “war on terror”.

Book Review: Women and War; better understanding needs of women affected by armed conflicts.
Arabic News, November 30, 2002
In her study launched in Arabic under the title "women and war," in Amman on November 25 in a ceremony attended by the Jordanian Queen Rania al-Abdullah, Mrs. Charlotte Lindsey focuses on such issues as physical safety, sexual violence, displacement, access to health care and hygiene, food and shelter, as well as the problem of missing relatives and its impact on survivors, access to personal documentation, and access to sources of livelihood, as well as the situations of detention and the internet.