News Posted: Wednesday, April 3, 2002
Washington Is Criticized for Growing Reluctance to Sign Treaties U.S. Envoy Meets Arafat, Israeli Onslaught Goes On TRUCE PLAN TO LET ISRAEL CONTINUE ATTACKS Furious Palestinians leak 'one-sided' US envoy draft Israel would be allowed to continue attacks on Palestinian presidential buildings, security headquarters and prisons as part of a Middle East "ceasefire" plan proposed by US envoy General Anthony Zinni, it emerged yesterday. Furious Palestinian negotiators have released a copy of the document, presented by Gen Zinni on March 26, the day before Palestinian leader Yasser Arafat had been due to attend the Arab summit in Beirut. Israel treated the document as an ultimatum, demanding Mr Arafat sign it as a condition of being allowed to attend the summit, but he refused. More... Palestinian armed factions unite Israel hints end near for Arafat Yemen: One million citizens call for trying the Arab leaders U.N. demands an Israeli withdrawal from Palestinian cities >"WITHOUT DELAY." Oil Prices Close Lower After Bush Orders Powell to Middle East Until When Will The Palestinians Pay For Arafat's Strategic Mistake? Arab states spent $53 billion on arms in year 2000 alone ¥ It seems like Arab weapons is to impress and suppress other Arabs. ¥ I wonder how much of that money went to the U.S. and Israel. Bush Calls on Israel to Stop Incursions The handler and the dog: The U.S. and Israel Bush Sending Powell to Middle East Free Yasser Arafat, Free Palestine Sharon Vows to Keep Arafat Caged, Fighting Rages US intensifies Mideast diplomacy > On the heels of international criticism ¥ The U.S. is now convinced that no other nation is willing to act against its wishes. Nations of this World continually surrender integrity and 'power' to the U.S. Powell rejects call for world conference on Mideast Secretary of State Colin Powell has rejected a European suggestion that the United States step down as the primary Middle East peacemaker. French Jews call protest after attacks PM tells Israel to pull back its troops > Ottawa's tone turns increasingly critical as conflict deepens > Canada has become increasingly critical of Israel in recent days Palestinians Vow Long Resistance... Arab-Americans bombard White House with emails Indonesian minister warned Muslims not to fight alongside Palestinians 'Mood is good,' Hamas leaders assert In chaotic Bethlehem, the dead share space with the wounded Pope accuses Israel of humiliating Palestinians The bloody battle of Bethlehem > Israeli troops surround Church of the Nativity > Tanks enter city of Nablus Israel tightens its iron grip on 1m Palestinians in West Bank Sharon's strategy aimed at destroying Arafat's security infrastructure Muslim nations defend use of suicide bombers Truth is a scarce commodity as propaganda war gets into its stride US begins talks for political solution to conflict ¥ US open to talks when it is Israel on the offensive ¥ Palestinians are expected to agree by force... Palestinians should never accept a colony relationship with Israel or the U.S. They paid a high price so let them do it right. Threat grows of second front in Lebanon
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