facts 2003
c.i.a.factbook 2003
Posted by ah_52
at 12:17 AM
Three settlers jailed in connection with outpost clashes
isrealThree settlers from the the northern West Bank enclave of Yizhar were arrested Wednesday on suspicion of having attacked police when security forces evacuated the illegal Mitzpeh Yizhar outpost some two weeks ago.
Two of those arrested are alleged to have thrown sharp objects at the vehicles of the police who came to take them into custody on Wednesday.
A total of 1,000 police and troops scuffled with some 2,000 protesters during the evacuation operation at the outpost. The illegal enclave consisted of one structure, which served as a synagogue. A number of police and demonstrators were injured in the clashes.
At the time, 40 of the protesters were detained for questioning, suspected of having assaulted security forces and disturbing the peace.
The Wednesday arrests bring to eight the number of settlers in custody on suspicion of having attacked police during the evacuation.
haarets wil tel you more
Posted by ah_52
at 12:03 AM
New book of abdullah al araby
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The book is destined to be a most vital tool to help Americans understand the strategies that are being perpetrated against them. It reflects the cry of Abdullah's heart to offer our citizens an eye-opening wake-up call. It is far more than just another book on Islam. It is designed to be a guide to help concerned people to set actions in motion that will challenge the obliteration of our Christian civilization before it is too late.
Read more about it on
abdullah al araby,s site
Posted by ah_52
at 3:48 AM
Poll: Most Israelis support Sharon's Gaza plan
JERUSALEM (AP) - A majority of Israelis, including supporters of the ruling Likud party, support Prime Minister Ariel Sharon's plan to withdraw from the Gaza Strip, a new poll showed Tuesday, despite a growing rebellion by party legislators opposed to the proposal.
cnews tells it all
Posted by ah_52
at 1:02 AM
Iraq gets new president - but not the American choice
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The US and Saudi-educated head of Iraq's Governing Council was named as president of the interim government today, after the Americans' preferred candidate turned down the post.
The selection of Ghazi Mashal Ajil al-Yawer to the largely ceremonial post broke a deadlock over the makeup of a new Iraqi government set to assume power on June 30.
the artical
Posted by ah_52
at 12:50 AM
Gunmen in ambulances
source acces middle east ![](http://www.accessmiddleeast.org/images/slots/UN%20Ambulance2.jpg)
Dramatic video footage filmed in the midst of fierce battles between the Israel Defense Forces and Palestinian gunmen in Rafah, Gaza has been obtained by Access|Middle East. * The clip shows a UN ambulance being used by Palestinians to transport armed militants. * This footage was shot by Reuters on May 11 -- the day 6 IDF soldiers were killed when their armored personnel carrier was blown up -- but only released two weeks later.
click here for the video "These are damaging and baseless allegations" -- Peter Hansen, Commissioner-General of the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees, UNRWA, responding to reports that militants used ambulances to transport body parts of slain Israeli soldiers during fighting in Rafah in mid-May.
Posted by ah_52
at 10:24 PM
Updated: Monday, 31 May 2004 10:33 PM
Sharon says Egypt backing him on Gaza pullout plan
Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon discussed his Gaza pullout plan with President Hosni Mubarak on Monday amid Egyptian efforts to ensure a smooth transfer of power to the Palestinians after any withdrawal. Sharon's office said Mubarak expressed his backing for an Israeli withdrawal from the Gaza Strip and "readiness to help in the advancement" of the pullout plan during a telephone conversation between the two leaders on Monday.
read about it here scoob.
Posted by ah_52
at 8:39 AM
Israel's Sharon threatens Cabinet shake-up
read here about what sharon is planning on doing and doing a offly good job.
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Sharon gambled on a risky showdown with opponents of a Gaza withdrawal Friday May 28, 2004, asking his Cabinet to approve the entire revised plan after failing to win over skeptical members with last-minute compromises.
Posted by ah_52
at 10:49 PM
Suicide blast targets Israeli bus in Gaza
A failed suicide attack on a busload of Israelis in the southern Gaza Strip killed a Palestinian militant and wounded two soldiers Friday, officials on either side said.
Posted by ah_52
at 8:42 AM
Updated: Friday, 28 May 2004 8:43 AM
Saudi Arabia's leading executioner says he is "very proud to do God's work" and does not lose sleep over beheading several people in one day.
Beshi says his job does not spoil his social life (photo: Arab News)duhhhh did mohammad not used to call coloured people raisinheads?
Posted by ah_52
at 7:56 PM