Reports

GAZA, Jan 11, 2005 (Xinhua via COMTEX) -- The Islamic resistance movement Hamas and mainstream Fatah movement on Tuesday agreed on three major understandings before they officially resume their dialogue, said Palestinian sources. The sources said the understandings were aimed at…

SC/8289 Following is today's press statement by Security Council President César Mayoral (Argentina) on the recent attacks in the Middle East and the resulting loss of life: The members of the Security Council received a briefing from the Secretariat yesterday following…

Casualties Palestinians: Deaths: 7 Injured: 18 (approximate) Israelis: Deaths: 2 Injured: 18 (approximate) Sources: OCHA FCU, PRCS, UNRWA, IDF website, Israeli MoFA. 2. Incidents involving ambulances and medical teams West Bank: Denial of access: 0 Delay (30 minutes): 1 Shooting/Damage to Ambulance: 0 Gaza: Denial of…

New York (dpa) - The United Nations opened on Tuesday a registry for Palestinians to claim compensation for damage caused by Israel's construction of the barrier separating it with the Palestinian population. The registry would probably be set up in an…

By Robyn Long Asma is a three-year-old from Deir Al Balah refugee camp and a regular physiotherapy patient at the Deir Al Balah Rehabilitation Society. She is recovering from a dislocated artificial joint in her hip and learning to walk…

TOKYO, Jan 10, 2005 (Xinhua via COMTEX) -- Japan will extend an additional 60 million US dollars in financial and humanitarian aid to the Palestinian Authority following Sunday's election to choose a new Palestinian leader, Kyodo News reported Monday. This…

The South African Observer Mission to the Palestinian Elections takes this opportunity to congratulate the President-elect, on his election as President of the Palestinian National Authority. We would further wish to commend the other candidates for the dignified manner in…

RAMALLAH, West Bank -- The American Government Monday launched a three-year project aimed at significantly enhancing the quality of health and nutrition services available to Palestinian mothers and children. The $21 million undertaking is being funded by the U.S. Agency for…

Jerusalem, 10.01.2005 - A delegation (1) of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe (PACE), led by Lord Kilclooney, former Minister at Home Affairs in Northern Ireland, observed the 9 January election of the President of the Palestinian…

Ref: 14/2005 On Sunday, 9 January 2005, the Palestinian electorate went to polling centers to vote in the first presidential election under the Palestinian National Authority since 1996. This imprtant development came in the context of a series of steps…