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Azam Azam case not over -Israelis talk of military options
The Israeli officials used strong words in criticizing the sentence and the Egyptian judiciary system together with the future of the Egyptian-Israeli relations. While Some Israeli newspapers suggested the "use of the military option to liberate the hostages in Egypt."
Egypt, Politics, 9/29/1997
Covert crisis between USA and Kuwait over Kuwaiti Parliament
American-Kuwaiti relations are heading towards a crisis after the US administration prevented a member of the Kuwaiti parliament, Dr. Hassan Gohar, from attending the meeting between a delegation comprising Kuwaiti parliament members and officials in the US government and Congress last week.
Kuwait, International, 9/29/1997
New settlement plans near Jerusalem on eve of peace talks in US
Israel plans to take over areas of Arab land in the village of Abu Dis, on the southeastern plains of Jerusalem, and use them for agricultural purposes. Few are aware that this plan is scheduled for consideration in the next few days.
Palestine, Politics, 9/29/1997
Jordan admitts threat to Hamas leader while calls to sever ties with Israel increase
Jordan admitted that Mishal was subject to an attempt on his life. King Hussein of Jordan asked a US specialist to come to Amman and supervise the medical care that is being accorded to Mishal
Jordan, Politics, 9/29/1997
Saddam: peace with Iran and others with sword at hand
Analysts said that the Iraqi government is ready to turn a new page in relations with its neighbor Iran based on goodwill and cooperation, so long as Tehran takes concrete initiatives to meet its commitments.
Iraq, Politics, 9/29/1997
50 terrorists killed by Algerian forces; French mull aid for Algerian truce
Rabah Kebir, the Germany-based head of the Islamic Salvation Front foreign wing, said in a statement it was time for the "sons of the people in the armed Islamic resistance" to take political steps to stop the bloodshed.
Algeria, Military, 9/29/1997
Unity and Reform Movement to participate in Moroccan election
The Head of the Islamic-oriented Moroccan Unity and Reform Movement, Dr. Ahmed Al Raysony, disclosed the movement's determination to participate in legislative elections due to be held in the coming weeks.
Morocco, Politics, 9/29/1997
Besieged village facing severe medical and food shortage
Reports from inside Assira Ash-Shamaliya said the Israeli army has cordoned off the area and has imposed a strict siege, and as such a serious shortage in food supplies and medicines has threatened the lives of hundreds of children in the village.
Palestine, Local, 9/29/1997
Hariri projects while hospital owners refuse to treat patients
Prime Minister Rafik Hariri announced that new development projects, including the $100 million allocated for the impoverished in Hermel (Bekaa) and Akkar, have been postponed for an undetermined length of time.
Lebanon, Politics, 9/29/1997
No peace progress without active US role, Mubarak, Weizman
Referring to a meeting to be hosted today by US Secretary of State Madeline Albright in New York between Israeli and Palestinian officials to try resume their peace talks,
Egypt-Israel, Politics, 9/29/1997
Germany supports Qatar in MENA
Germany's support for Qatar was expressed during a conference held by the German Economic Initiative for the Middle East and North Africa in cooperation with Federation of German chambers of commerce and industry.
Qatar, Politics, 9/29/1997
Netanyahu sees no possibility of a Syrian surprise-attack
Israeli President Ezer Weizman said in press conference held with Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak in Alexandria, that the agreement with Syria is the only way to solve the Lebanese issue.
Regional, Politics, 9/29/1997
Tunisian Airlines carried 2.2 million travelers through August
The statistics also showed that the number of passengers progressed by an unprecedented rate which is about 20% through the summer months.
Tunisia, Economics, 9/29/1997
Egypt studies certificates to insure foreign tourists
The proposed certificates come among procedures aiming to preserve the tourist influx to Egypt and to remove the negative effects of the Egyptian Museum incident.
Egypt, Economics, 9/29/1997
United Arab Emirates will not host any conference in which Israel participates
An official source at the Foreign Ministry of the United Arab Emirates denied his country's alleged willingness to host the next conference of the international law experts committee, which will be joined by representatives from Israel.
United Arab Emirates, Politics, 9/29/1997
Israeli settlement policy defies peace principles
The Arab Parliamentary Union called on Turkey to withdraw its forces immediately from Iraq's lands and to respect Iraq's sovereignty, independence and unity.
Regional, Politics, 9/29/1997
Held for 5 years without trial
Ahmad Qatamesh has become the oldest adminstrative detainee held in Israel, after "achieving" a five-year record of being held in jail without trial.
Palestine, Politics, 9/29/1997
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