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Current Events

US intelligence: Israel will attack

July 20, 2001 - The CIA, which has been at the forefront of efforts to stop the current cycle of violence in Israel, is now predicting that a full scale invasion by Israel is imminent. Two things appear to be holding it back at the moment. The first is the G-8 Conference in Italy, which will end Sunday, and the second is another large terrorist attack by Palestinians. If there is another such attack, it is believed that the time will be right for a massive invasion of West Bank and Gaza Strip areas. When that happens, terrorists will be targeted, and Palestian cities will be occupied for some time.

Source: Virtual New York

Israel flexes its muscles

July 18, 2001 - Israel has stationed more troops and tanks around towns in West Bank areas in response to continued Palestinian violence. It amounts to the biggest movement of forces since the Palestinian uprising began 10 month's ago.

A BBC correspondent in Jerusalem says the move is designed to send a clear message that there will be a massive retaliation if the Palestinian Authority does not restrain militant groups such as Islamic Jihad and Hamas.

Source: BBC

See also: Israeli army moves into West Bank - ITN News

Israeli War Plan Revealed

July 13, 2001 - The prestigious Jane's Information Group in London, says Israeli generals have a plan in case there is another massive terrorist attack against Israelis. It would involve 30,000 Israeli troops, would result in the destruction of Palestinian armed forces and the Palestinian Authority, and would force Chairman Yasser Arafat back into exile, as he was for 12 years after the 1982 Israeli invasion of Lebanon.

They believe that Egypt, Syria and Jordan will stay out of such a war, though Iraq might get involved.

The Jane's report indicates that the plan was presented to the Israeli cabinet on July 9. It reflects a possible change in thinking in the current government; earlier governments rejected a military solution to the Middle East dispute.

But Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon dismissed the rumors of war Thursday, saying he has no plans to escalate the conflict.

Source: CBS

Calling on EU to "Back Off"

July 12, 2001 - It has been revealed that the EU has contributed great sums to left-wing organizations in Israel in an attempt to influence public opinion. In reaction, fifty-two Knesset Members have signed a petition calling on the European Union to cease its monetary intervention in Israel's internal affairs, and publicize all the groups to which it has given money over the years.

Source: Arutz Sheva

A Meeting Of The Minds?

July 9, 2001 - Audio report - According to Samir Rantissi, head of the Palestinian Media Center, Palestinian public figures, intellectuals, artists and academics met for the first time since the outbreak of the intifada, to try to assist both sides to get back to the negotiating table.

Source: Jerusalem Post

US, EU, Russian envoys converge to Lebanon to warn against violence

July 6, 2001 - An unprecedented flurry of diplomatic activity is taking place in Beirut, following a series of clashes between the pro-Syrian Lebanese Shiite radical Hezbollah and Israeli forces. All efforts are aimed at cooling the anger before the situation escalates to a full-blown war. Diplomats involved include those from the United States, the European Union, and Russia.

Source: Yahoo

The Approaching Season: The 17th of Tammuz (July 8) to the Ninth of Av (July 29)

July, 2001 - Barbara Richmond - The next three weeks could be difficult for Israel because of the historical cycle of destruction associated with the Ninth of Av, a Jewish day of mourning.

Ms. Richmond gives us a brief look at the tragedies that have occurred on this date:

9TH AV 1200 B.C.- Israel told by God in the wilderness that generation would not enter The land of promise.

586 B.C .- The Babylonian army destroyed the Holy Temple. 70 C.E. - Titus and the Roman army destroyed the Holy Temple

135 - “Bethar” the stronghold of Bar Kochba, fell ending the last trial for Jewish Independence.

136 - Rome began to erect the pagan city on site of the Temple dedication.

1096 - The first crusades began.

1290 - The Jews were expelled from England.

1306 - The Jews were expelled from France.

1492 - King Ferdinand and Queen Isabella signed expulsion. By July, on the 9th of AV, all Jews had to be out of Spain.

1648 - Chmelnicky massacred tens of thousands of Polish Jews.

1914 - Declarations for World World I began.

1942 - Plans for the annihilation of Jews were drafted initiating World War II.

Source: WorldWatchDaily

Hizbullah Claims Destruction of Israeli Radar

July 4, 2001 - Hizbullah forces claim credit for a missile attack that supposedly destroyed an Israeli radar station that could see into Iraq, Jordan, Lebannon and Syria. The attackers consider the site, near the border of Lebannon, "the most important position in the Middle East."

Israeli sources would not confirm the story.

Source:Middle East Newsline

Security Mini-Cabinet Votes to Continue Liquidations of Terrorists

July 3, 2001 - While voting to continue the current cease-fire, Israel's security mini-cabinet agreed to continue targeting the leaders of terrorism in hopes that it will reduce the number of incidents.

The ministers decided that they would now strike out against terrorists presenting a lower level threat in preemptive attacks such as the elimination of three terrorists on Sunday when an air force helicopter gunship fired missiles at the car they were traveling in.

Source: Arutz Sheva

U.S. Assesses That Next Middle East War Will Contain Weapons Of Mass Destruction

July 1, 2001 - Senator Joseph Biden, Chairman of the Foreign Relations Committee agrees with experts in several defense agencies, who have projected that Iraq will use ballistic missiles in the next all-out war with Israel. These missiles will probably be fitted with warheads containing chemical and biological weapons.

Source: Middle East Newsline

Israel accuses Syria over Hezbollah attack

June 30, 2001 - Avi Pazner, diplomatic advisor to Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon says that the attacks against Israeli military near the borders of Lebanon and Syria are Syria's responsibility.

Source: Weekend News Today - from Yahoo

Also: Israeli warplanes bomb Lebanese positions after Hezbollah attacks

Peace Timeline Announced

June 29, 2001 - Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon and US Secretary of State Colin Powell made a joint announcement of the timeline for implementation of the Mitchell plan. There should be seven days of quiet, followed by a six-week cooling-off period, and then confidence-building measures that will eventually lead to renewed negotiations on a final-status between Israel and the Palestinians.

Source: Jerusalem Post

Arafat Frees Dolphinarium Terrorists

June 28, 2001 - Yasser Arafat's forces interviewed two people who were involved in the suicide bombing of the Tel Aviv night club. Instead of arresting the two, they were released. Arafat also sent a congratulatory letter to the family of the suicide bomber.

Source: Worthy News - from Bridges of Peace

Powell urges 'quick' peace moves

June 28, 2001 - While there have been no deaths from clashes in Israel since Saturday, Colin Powell says that peace negotiations must "move as quickly as possible" towards final status negotiations.

Powell is talking with various leaders in the area, including Israeli Foreign Minister Shimon Peres, Palestinian Chairman Yaser Arafat, and Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon. His presence and activity there are an encouragement to some that the US is now getting more involved in the peace process.

Source: BBC

Greater Mid-East role urged for Europe

June 25, 2001 - Saudi Arabia, Egypt and Syria are all pushing toward greater European Union involvement in brokering peace in Israel. They are concerned that the U.S. is biased toward Israel.

Source: BBC

Syrian president says will recognize Israel when peace comes

June 22, 2001 - On a live television interview, Syrian President Bashar Assad said that his country supports the Palestinian cause, and that the Golan Heights should be returned to Syria. On the other hand, he made this comment:

"I've said it clearly, when there is a global and fair peace that restores everyone's rights in the region, the recognition [of Israel] will become natural."

Source: Ha'Aretz

Work starts on Middle East truce

June 13, 2001 - CIA Director George Tenet has extracted agreements from Israeli and Palestinian leaders to observe a cease-fire in Israel.

According to leaked information Israel has agreed to immediately withdraw from positions taken since the intifada began last September, and end the blockade of the West Bank and Gaza Strip.

Yasser Arafat is said to have agreed to:

Enforce the ceasefire immediately.

Arrest militants from the Islamic Jihad. and Hamas movements

Collect weapons held illegally.

Source: BBC

War in Mideast by October?

June 7, 2001 - The military may be disallusioned with Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon, since he chose not to use last week's disco bombing as an opportunity to crush the Palestinians and drive out Arafat. Meanwhile, Iran, Iraq, the Palestinians and Hezbollah want a regional war. Syria and Egypt are not pushing for war, but may join it if it begins. Some experts predict that the war could break out sometime between October and December this year.

Source:WorldNetDaily - from Geostrategy-direct

Sharon: Arafat is a murderer and a liar

June 6, 2001 - Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon has called Yasser Arafat a "murderer" and a "pathological liar" in the harshest comments he has made since becoming PM last February.

President Bush has withdrawn the U.S. welcome to Arafat, and Sharon is hoping that the international community, especially the Europeans, will also apply pressure on Arafat.

Source: Jerusalem Times

Arafat cease-fire under US scrutiny

June 5, 2001 - The possibility of renewed peace talks hinge on the results of Arafat's call for a cease fire.

...US decided to hold off on sending CIA chief George Tenet to the region. Instead, it chose to wait to see if Palestinian Authority Chairman Yasser Arafat shows signs of cracking down on terror.

Heavy gunfire at Gaza locations continued during the day, but the Sharon government appeared to be witholding retaliation for last Friday's suicide bombing, while strengthening preparations for an attack if the cease fire does not hold.

Source:Jerusalem Post

Countdown: Palestinians brace for invasion

June 4, 2001 - As the death toll from Friday's bombing in Tel Aviv grew to 20, Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon spent hours with his top ministers weighing options for retaliation. U.S. Secretary of State and some representatives of the European Union urged Sharon to use restraint. Yaser Arafat called for a ceasefire, but Israelis are not taking his words seriously. Palestinian gunners continued to fire on Israeli communities and military posts in the West Bank and Gaza Strip.

Source:World Tribune

Also: Sharon rejects air strike

17 killed, 120 injured in suicide attack at Tel Aviv nightspot

June 2, 2001 - A suicide bomber caused great damage last night in a Tel Aviv night outside of a nightclub. He situated himself in the middle of a large group of young people. In addition to 17 killed, many more are in critical condition.

Source: Ha'Aretz

Israel calls off Mideast cease-fire

June 2, 2001 - In the wake of the brutal bombing in Tel Aviv, Israel considers how to resume the conflict with the Palestinians. Yasser Arafat vows to try to stop Palestinian violence, but it is too late.

Source: MSNBC

IDF sending crack units into W. Bank

June 1, 2001 - Israeli Defence Forces will send special forces into Palestinian-occupied areas in order to improve security on the roads.

Some of the teams will operate undercover, lying in ambush for Palestinian attacks, while others will be high-profile, demonstrating a presence on the roads. The decision was approved by Defense Minister Benjamin Ben-Eliezer.

Source: Ha'Aretz

Sharon awaits Arafat response to cease-fire plan

May 29, 2001 - Shuttle diplomacy has begun again, with US.Mideast envoy William Burns having alternating meetings with Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon and Palestinian Authority Chairman Yasser Arafat. At issue is the implementation of the Mitchell Report, calling for a cease fire and resumption of negotiations between Israel and the Palestinians. It is hoped that Arafat will respond tosuggestions to reconvene high-level security meetings. The Palestinian leader has been evasive about the report, and has scheduled a trip to Moscow this week.

Source: Jerusalem Post

Government to "Sit Tight" for Now

May 28, 2000 - According to Voice of Israel Radio, Yasser Arafat has chosen to escalate terrorist activities with the goal of prompting Israel to strike back fiercely. He hoped that multiple terrorist attacks will cause Israel to cancel the unilateral cease fire that they put in place last Tuesday night. Sources in the Prime Minister's Office say that Mr. Sharon does not plan to respond harshly at present.

Source:Arutz Sheva (IsraelNationalNews.com)

Arafat pleads for support

May 26, 2001 - Speaking at the Organisation of Islamic Conference in the Qatari capital Yasser Arafat called for support from other Arab nations. He accused Israel of desecrating Palestine by attacks by F-16 warplanes, radiation, and poison gas. Some Arab countries, such as Egypt and Saudi Arabia did not attend the conference.

Source: BBC

Israel welcomes Mitchell report

May 22, 2001 - Foreign Minister Shimon Peres, currently in Moscow, welcomed Colin Powell's endorsement of the Mitchell Report. He said, "Basically, I think the report is a positive report. It can serve as a springboard for the renewal of the peace process."

Source: Jerusalem Post

'End violence' appeal for Mid-East

May 21, 2001 - A US-led international commission, led by former US Senator George Mitchell, has released its long-awaited report. It called for an "immediate and unconditional" end to months of violence in Israel and the Palestinian territories.

One of its central recommendations is for a total freeze on Jewish settlements in Palestinian areas - something already rejected by Israel.

Source: BBC

Special Update: F-16 warplanes hit West Bank targets, after Hamas suicide bomber kills five Israelis in Netanya

May 19, 2001 - Israeli fighter planes were used for the first time since the Intifada began eight months ago to strike security targets in the West Bank. This was in retaliation for a Hamas suicide bomb attack in the coastal city of Netanya hours earlier.

The Palestinians reported seven policemen killed and over 50 injured after F-16 jets destroyed a police installation in the West Bank city of Nablus that also included the main Palestinian Authority prison.

Source: Ha'Aretz

Five killed, over 70 injured in suicide bomb attack in Netanya

May 18, 2001 - A suicide bomber killed 5 people and injured more than 70 others at the entrance to Hasharon shopping mall in the Israeli coastal town of Netanya this morning

Witnesses said that the bomber, wearing a heavy blue coat over the explosive device that was strapped to his waist, tried to enter the mall, but blew himself up when he was blocked by one of the security guards at the entrance. There was a line of people waiting to enter the mall at the time.

Source:Ha'Aretz

See also: Hamas: Bombing was revenge for 'murder' of five PA cops - Jerusalem Post

Dead 12-year-old in paradise beckons kids to martyr themselves

May 17,2001 - This article, by David Kupelian, exposes the constant Television broadcasting by Palestinians that glorifies child martyrdom, and even portrays an image of slain 12 year-old Mohammed al-Dura, summoning Palestinian children to join him in heaven.

Source: WorldNetDaily

Violence erupts on 'Day of Catastrophe'

May 15, 2001 - On the 53rd anniversary of the creation of the State of Israel, tens of thousands of Palestinians have taken to the streets of the West Bank and Gaza to demonstrate. They have clashed with Israeli forces, and there have been dozens of injuries and four deaths.

Source: BBC

Careening Toward the Rapids of War

May 14, 2001 - This article, by Chris Mitchell of CBN's Middle East Bureau, characterizes the events of the past week as tumultuous, terrifying and tragic . He lists the developments:

* - For the first time in history, a Pope set foot inside a mosque.

* - Israeli troops entered and then exited area "A" in the West Bank for the first time.

* - The Mitchell report released its results, with the controversial opinion that it did not blame Ariel Sharon for instigating the violence by his visit to the Temple Mount.

* - Children were killed on both sides of the conflict.

* - The Israeli navy captured a boat full of weapons that would have put major Israeli population centers in danger.

Source: CBN

Tehran Bash Calls for Jihad to Crush Israel

Apr. 27, 2001 -

A pro-Palestinian gathering in Tehran has turned into a frenzied showcase of the who's who of extremist Islamic terrorist factions, sitting side-by-side with government representatives from more than 30 Muslim countries, all clamoring to outstrip each other in their rabid calls for an all-out "holy war" to wipe Israel off the map.

Iranian supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei opened the two-day conference of militant Muslims by denying that the Holocaust was true. The conference began last Tuesday, Apr. 24.

Source: Worthy News - from ICEJ

Hizbullah Threatens Surprise Attack Against Israel

Apr. 26, 2001 - According to Hizbullah secretary-general Hassan Nasrallah, Katyusha missile strikes will soon be launched against Israel from within Lebanon. Israelis have already announced their knowledge of a missile base being built there by Iran.

Middle East News Line

Mubarak turns to Russia to counter US Mideast role

Apr. 25, 2001 - While Anti-American feelings run high in Arab countries, Egypt's President Hosni Mubarak will visit Russia this week, and will be asking them for a more definite role in the Mideast conflict.

Russia has supported the establishment of a Palestinian state, criticized Israel's use of force and championed Iraq's case for lifting the U.N. sanctions imposed after its 1990 invasion of Kuwait.

Source: Jerusalem Post

Israel, changing tack, signals it views Egyptian-Jordanian peace bid as potential lifeline

Apr. 24, 2001 - Although the Israeli government has said it would never to negotiate under fire, there is some indication that the latest peace tactic, proposed by Egypt and Jordan, may be considered by Israeli officials.

In a marked turnaround from earlier statements criticizing the proposal as a "non-starter" or even denying its very existence, senior aides to Prime Minister Ariel Sharon said that while Israel still had reservations about the plan for ending the Intifada and resuscitating peace talks, "there's no need for the proposal to be rejected outright."

Among the ideas set forth in the proposal, Israel would lift its closures in the territories and withdraw to positions it held prior to the seven-month-long Intifada. They would also stop new settlement activity. The Palestinians would guarantee efforts to renew security cooperation and to end violence. When the fighting has subsided, talks would resume toward a permanent agreement, aimed at reaching a treaty within a year.

Source:Ha/Aretz

Bin Laden joins Arafat: Saudi master of terror ready to strike Israel?

Apr. 20, 2001 - The notorious Osama bin Laden is reportedly ready to assist Yasser Arafat's cause by establishing terrorist cells in Lebanon.

The news source also said that Arafat is planning to visit Ayatollah Ali Khamenei when he attends a conference in Iran next week. The conference, an international gathering in support of the intifada, will be attended by a virtual who's who of Islamic terrorism.

The stated goal of the conference is to seek “ways to establish an independent Palestinian state from the Jordan River to the Mediterranean Sea” – which, of course, means the elimination of the state of Israel.

Source: WorldNetDaily from DEBKAfile

Israel pulls back from Gaza under heavy U.S. pressure

Apr. 18, 2001 - One day after occupying several Gaza Strip locations, Israeli forces were ordered to withdraw.

In Washington, U.S. Secretary of State Colin Powell criticized the Israeli capture of PA territory. "The hostilities last night in Gaza were precipitated by the provocative Palestinian mortar attack on Israel," Powell said in the statement. "The Israeli response was excessive and disproportionate. There can be no military solution to this conflict."

Source: World Tribune

See Also: PM's Office: Powell statement is not a change in US policy

Apr. 19, 2001 - A spokesman for the Prime Minister's office said that Powell had made it clear that the cause of the situation was the provocative Palestinian mortar attacks on Israel.

According to Sharon's adviser, "What you have here is concern about a particular activity that Israel carried out. Nothing more. It is not as if this is any turning point in the way the administration views the conflict."

Source: Jerusalem Post

Israel retakes Gaza hotspots

Apr. 17, 2001 - Israeli forces launched air, land and sea strikes on Palestinian security posts during the night, and has re-occupied portions of the Gaza Strip. The action is retaliation for a mortar attack on an Israeli town across the border.

The BBC's Hilary Andersson says it is perhaps the most significant moment since the start of the Palestinian uprising last September. Both sides, she says, are now clearly violating the territorial integrity of the other.

Source: BBC

Peres: Israel will consider Jordanian-Egyptian proposal

Apr. 17, 2001 - Foreign Minister Shimon Peres says Israel will seriously consider a formal proposal they have just received from Jordan and Egypt to reduce the violence and restart negotiations.

The proposals call for both sides to take steps to reduce the violence, for a number of confidence-building steps to be taken by Israel, and for a deadline of one year to be set on reaching a final-status agreement.

Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon has said that no peace talks can resume while Palestinians continue violence. He is also opposed to the imposition of deadlines.

Source: Jerusalem Post

Syria: Israeli raid is a dangerous escalation

Apr. 16, 2001 - Shortly after midnight, Israeli rockets blasted a Syrian radar installation in southern Lebannon. Lebanese President Emile Lahoud reacted to the air attack by saying it was liable to drag the area into a regional conflict.

Lahoud said the raid was a dangerous development, "reflecting the Sharon style of government in the Palestinian and regional arena since he took office."

Source: Jerusalem Post

IDF tanks and troops enter southern Gaza refugee camp

Apr. 11, 2001 - After more than 50 mortar shells were launched at Israeli civilian and military targets during the Passover Holiday, Israeli forces escalated the conflict in an unprecedented tactical move, sending IDF troops, tanks, and bulldozers into the Khan Yunis refugee camp, and destroyed buildings Palestinian gunmen used as cover in their attacks on Jewish communities.

The violence of the last 48 hours was described as the worst within Israel since 1973, by the editor in chief of The International Jerusalem Post, Amotz Asa-el.

Source: Jerusalem Post

UN body backs Palestinian state

Apr. 9, 2001 - The United Nations Commission on Human Rights weighed-in on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict Friday by passing a resolution supporting the establishment of a sovereign and independent Palestinian state. Most member-countries of the commission favored the resolution (48-2). The U.S. and Guatemala were the only negative votes, and two nations abstained (Canada and Romania). The European Union supported the resolution.

According to the committee chair, John Dugard, the attacks against Israel were perpetrated by individuals and "sparsely organized" forces, while Israel was attacking the Palestinians with a highly superior military force.

Source: Ha'aretz

Mid-east violence spirals

Apr. 6, 2001 - The number and intensity of attacks by both sides in the conflict are increasing.

Israelis killed a leader of the militant Islamic Jihad group on Thursday.

Palestinians launched a mortar attack on Netzarim in response.

Israelis then used helicopter gunships and naval gunboats to attack Palestinian Police Headquarters and other targets in the Gaza Strip.

Israelis shot at a convoy of Palestinian security officials at the Erez crossing point into Gaza.

Diplomatic efforts to stop the violence are hindered by the constant fighting.

Source: BBC

See also:
Four elements of escalation in one night of violence - Prophezine- from DEBKAfile

US calls Erez shooting incident 'very serious' - Jerusalem Post

Tensions flare in Temple Mount area of Old City

Apr. 6, 2001 - Israeli police did not respond to stone throwing by dozens of Palestinians at the close of their prayer time.

Source: Jerusalem News

Arafat: Air raids start of new escalation

Mar. 30, 2001 - Yasser Arafat claimed that yesterday's attack against his forces signals a 100-day campaign of escalation against the PA and the Palestinian people.

Fatah warned for the first time that continued attacks on Palestinians will lead its fighters to attack Israelis inside the Green Line.

Source:Jerusalem Post

Arab summit backs Palestinians

Mar. 29, 2001 - The Arab Summit in Jordan ended with the promise of additional support ($240m in additional emergency aid over the next six months) for the Palestinians, but failed to agree on how to view Iraq/Kuwait relationships.

Source:BBC

IAF helicopters rocket Force 17 targets

Mar. 29, 2001 - Israeli forces inflicted serious damage on Palestinian army headquarters in retaliation for the recent spate of terrorist killing of Israeli citizens, including two teenagers and a baby.

Source:Jerusalem Post

The nation demands PM act

Mar. 28, 2001 - Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon has shown great restraint in the light of the many suicide bombing attacks and harsh rhetoric against Israel at the Arab Summit. He would like to hold off still, to show that he is not a warmonger, and to not give the Palestinians opportunity to take advantage of his past reputation.

However, public opinion in Israel will force him to retaliate soon. Analysts think his first military response will be to eliminate some of Arafat's top aides.

Source: Jerusalem Post

See also: Israelis are all Nazis, Assad tells summit - The Times (UK)

Jerusalem Bombed/
Arab Summit Begins

Mar. 27, 2001 -
Jerusalem hit by bombs - BBC

Colin Powell says America will continue to stand by Israel

Mar. 21, 2001 - In his message to The American Israel Public Affairs Committee (AIPAC) on Monday morning, Secretary of State Colin Powell's said "...let there be no question that the U.S. will continue to stand by Israel as America has since its day of founding."

Source WorldWatchDaily

Mideast future hinges on key Arabs

Mar. 20, 2001 - Next week's Arab League Summit in Amman, Jordan, is not likely to ease Mideast tensions. Analysis of the political climate by DEBKAfile intelligence sources indicate that some Arab countries may join forces with the Palestinians against Israel.

DEBKA analysts say the next-most-likely timeframes for violence are April and May-June -- violence could take the form of a wider regional war, depending on whether Arab nations not now directly involved decide to throw in with Palestinian leader Yasser Arafat and the few Arab leaders willing to back him already.

These alliances could lead to an escalation of the conflict and have a world-wide effect on the economy and political climate. The United States, Russia, and China are deeply involved, financially and militarily, with some of the potential belligerents.

Source: WorldNetDaily

First intifada mortar attack inside Green Line

Mar. 19, 2001 - Confrontation was escalated by the Palestinians overnight when they fired three mortar shells at the military guard post across the road from the entrance to Kibbutz Nahal Oz. An Israeli guard was injured.

Calling the incident a grave escalation, the IDF Spokesman declared that the army will use all means and methods to retaliate against the perpetrators.

Source: Jerusalem Post

Palestinian kids raised for war

Mar. 17, 2001 - Recent fighting between Israel and the Palestinians have left some 40 Palestinian children dead. This, of course, causes world opinion to turn against Israel, but the awful truth is, that their children are being taught to hate and kill Jews through 'Sesame Street'-type TV shows. They deliberately allow their little ones to get into harms' way.

Source: WorldNetDaily - By Jon E. Dougherty and David Kupelian

Middle East could erupt in fireball, warns Holbrooke

Mar. 13, 2001 - In a report to the annual meeting of the Trilateral Commission, Richard Holbrooke, the recently departed U.S. Ambassador to the U.N., said that the current situation in Israel, plus the vast mobilization of Iraqi forces against Israel could merge into a "gigantic fireball."

Source: Electronic Telegraph

Volunteers Leave for ‘Jerusalem Army’

Mar. 13, 2001 - Various groups of the supposedly 7-million-strong volunteer "Jerusalem Army" from Iraq have left their families to start training. They have answered Saddam Hussein's call to liberate the Palestinians and wrest Jerusalem from Israel.l

Source: U.S.Defense.com

Israel on alert for more bombs

Mar. 5, 2001 - Following a gruesome suicide bombing of a crowd of people in Netanya, and the warning that Hamas is prepared with 10 such suicide bombings to be unleashed when newly-elected Prime Minister Sharon takes office, Israeli police are on maximum alert.

Mr Sharon, who has pledged to restore security to Israel after more than five months of fighting with the Palestinians, has blamed Mr Arafat for not doing enough to prevent attacks.

"This attack... shows the Palestinian Authority is not taking the required steps," he said. "We know clearly that forces particularly loyal to Mr Arafat are taking part in these attacks."

Source: BBC

Israel's Sharon to Take Power Amid Bomb Threats - Yahoo: Reuters

IDF chief Mofaz warns PA: Take action or Israel will

Mar. 3, 2001 - In the light of ongoing terrorist attacks by Palestinians in Israel, the country's chief army officer warned that continuation of terrorism would force Israel to wage war against them.

“If the Palestinian Authority does not take strong actions to stop the violence, Israel will be forced to make serious preparations for the future.” He further warned, “If the PA does not act against the terror, Israel will be forced to act in its place, through all possible channels.”

Source: Ha'Aretz

Israel set to establish nuclear base

Mar. 1, 2001 - Israel has acquired three submarines from Germany, and, according to Arab sources, is planning to establish a new military base in the Red Sea so it can launch nuclear-tipped cruise missiles at enemy nations from the submarines.

A report by the Office of the Arab Boycott of Israel said the Jewish state may have some concerns about its ability to deter aggression by Iran. The report also said Israel, which considers Iran its chief rival in the region, had tested nuclear-capable cruise missiles last year, launching them from three Dolphin-class diesel-electric submarines built by a German shipbuilder.

Source:WorldNetDaily