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Arafat in Jordan discuss U.S. efforts
Palestinian President Yasser Arafat arrived today in the Jordanian capital Amman, where he will meet with Jordanian Monarch King Hussein to discuss recent developments in the peace process.
Jordan-Palestine, Politics, 5/16/1998

Poll: Israel - withdrawal
Palestine-Israel-USA, Politics, 5/16/1998

U.K. - Palestine violence
Palestine-Israel-UK, Politics, 5/16/1998

Iran reiterates support for Palestinians
Palestine-Iran, Politics, 5/16/1998

Swiss President to visit Israel
Palestine-Israel-Switzerland, Politics, 5/16/1998

More clashes but less blood in Palestine
Israeli tanks took positions in a number of cities in a show of force and a message that the Israeli might not hesitate to break into the Palestinian cities if clashes between the two sides deteriorate to firearms use.
Palestine, Politics, 5/15/1998

Arab League, Islamic Conference speak on Palestine Nakba anniversary
marking the 50th anniversary of the usurpation of Palestine the A.L. noted that the cause of Palestine is the core of the Arab - Israeli conflict, adding that the concept of "occupation and aggression" cannot last for ever
Regional-Palestine, Politics, 5/15/1998

Jordan concerned about occupied lands
"Israel should bear responsibility for protecting Islamic and Christian holy shrines in the city," Jordanian Prime Minister Dr. Abdul Salam Majali said. "The extremists' act cotntradicts with the spirit of Jordan's peace treaty with Israel which includes articles dealing with the holy places," he added
Jordan-Palestine, Politics, 5/15/1998

Al-Azhar Sheikh condemns criminal act in Jerusalem
Al-Azhar Imam Sheikh Mohammed Sayyed Tantawi condemned yesterday evening the attack carried out by Israeli extremists on Wednesday night against Al Aqsa mosque in Jerusalem.
Regional-Palestine, Politics, 5/15/1998

Historical cities' conference causes dispute over Jerusalem representation
The Arab League on Thursday objected to an invitation extended by Poland to the mayor of Jerusalem, Ehud Olmert, and excluded the representative of the Palestinian government to the historical cities conference to be held in Krakov on May 25 - 28.
Palestine-Israel-Poland, Politics, 5/15/1998

Israeli Arabs rally
Palestine-Israel, Politics, 5/15/1998

Israel - EU - Palestine
Palestine-Israel, Economics, 5/15/1998

Mahmoud Darwish's speech at the occasion of the 50th anniversary of al-Nakba (the Catastrophe)
From revolution, to Intifada, to nation building, we have extracted recognition from the world. The dual injustice of exile and occupation could not break the will of a people bent on achieving freedom, dignity and the redemption of history.
Palestine, Politics, 5/14/1998

SOS: Palestinian hospitals have issued urgent calls on Palestinians to donate
blood

Ahmad Tibi, confirmed that the Palestinian National Authority will declare the independent Palestinian state by May next year. "We hope the declaration of the independent Palestinian state will be within the outcome of the final status talks between the PNA and Israel but if that is not reached, then the state will be declared,"
Palestine, Politics, 5/14/1998

Nakba day ends with 8 killed, more than 200 wounded
The Palestinians started their day of remembrance with a minute of silence, followed by the National Anthem
Palestine, Politics, 5/14/1998

Jordan's House of Representatives: US should end support for Israeli policies
Jordan's Lower House issued a statement that reiterated its call for restoration of Palestinian rights and Israeli withdrawal from all occupied territories.
Jordan-Palestine-USA, Politics, 5/14/1998

Jerusalem mufti says Israel plans to demolish al-Aqsa mosque
Regional-Palestine, Religion, 5/14/1998

Albright: time to seize the moment
In our history books, the Middle East has always appeared as (a) ... magnificent crossroads. Yet ... we have not tasted its grandness, for we are blinded by its destructive wars...
Palestine-USA, Politics, 5/13/1998

Palestinian killed in West Jerusalem stabbing
The Israeli police suspect that an extremist Jew might have carried out an attack today that claimed the life of a Palestinian in West Jerusalem, as well as of committing previous attacks against Arabs.
Palestine-Israel, Local, 5/13/1998

A Palestinian parliamentary delegation - will visit Jordan
Jordan-Palestine, Politics, 5/13/1998

Moussa to address parliament on 50th anniversary of Palestine's occupation
The Egyptian People's Assembly, headed by Fathi Serour, will hold a meeting on Saturday. Foreign Minister Amr Moussa will attend the meeting and deliver a statement on the occasion of the 50th anniversary of Palestine's occupation. The minister will also inform the members about the recent developments in peace process on different tracks.
Egypt-Palestine, Politics, 5/13/1998

Memories of a 1948 survivor
Looking at the landscape that once was the site of his home village, Mustafa Yousef Khalil wiped silent tears that rolled down on his face and spoke to himself: "Oh God. Please rest our souls in peace. Bring us back to our land. Bring our children back. What happened to us was incredible. Unbelievable. Where are our grandfathers and our brothers with whom we lived together in dignity on our land? I pray to you, God, not to pardon those who caused all this injustice to us and those who oppressed our people and insulted us."
Palestine, History, 5/12/1998

Abu Rodinah: The Palestinian people will not surrender
He said that the U.S. officials did not officially inform the Palestinians of delays in the Washington meetings "because they feel ashamed of themselves, and they left this mission to a White House statement and the mass media."
Palestine, Politics, 5/12/1998

Israeli Prime Minister to visit Washington tomorrow
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netenyahu will visit Washington tomorrow, where he will meet with U.S. Secretary of State Madeleine Albright in an attempt to break the peace process deadlock on the Israeli - Palestinian track.
Palestine-Israel, Politics, 5/12/1998

Kuwait ruler confers with Hamas chief
Kuwait-Palestine, Politics, 5/12/1998

Palestine urged to continue beyond latest failure of US efforts
Amr, a political advisor to Palestinian President Yasser Arafat, said the Palestinian government should stress on the fact that there were agreements singed with Israel under the auspices of the US. Therefore, he said, the US "is requested to do more in order to make sure that Israel stands up to its commitments in the agreements."
Palestine-Israel, Politics, 5/11/1998

Palestinians prepare for mourning day on May 14
Next Thursday, according to the schedule, approximately one Million Palestinians will take part in the largest ever march the Palestinians have held since the loss of their country in 1948.
Palestine, History, 5/11/1998

Four Palestinian captives arrive in Iraq
According to their request, the four Palestinian captives Iran agreed to release recently as per the request made by the leader of the Hamas movement, Sheikh Ahmed Yassin, arrived today in Iraq.
Palestine-Iran, Politics, 5/11/1998

Many Israeli-Palestinian issues in Israel's comptroller's report
Many in Israel have so far failed to answer the question of whether they regard themselves as Jews or Israelis.
Palestine-Israel, Local, 5/11/1998


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