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| May.1 |
West Bank |
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Deal close on Arafat freedom
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 West Bank |
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 Israeli army leaves Ramallah Forces have completed their withdrawal from the ravaged compound of Yasser Arafat
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| May.2 |
Washington |
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Bush 'not ready' to meet Arafat
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 Washington |
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 Middle East conference to be convened| Bush has urged Yasser Arafat to use his freedom to show leadership towards achieving peace with Israel | |
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West Bank |
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'No Jenin massacre' says rights group
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| May.3 |
Israel |
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Mid-East leaders welcome peace move
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UN |
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Call for permanent Jenin presence
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| May.4 |
West Bank |
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Israel steps up Bethlehem action
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West Bank |
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British, American to resolve Church siege
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West Bank |
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No let-up in Bethlehem siege
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| May.5 |
West Bank |
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Deal on Bethlehem siege in sight
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| May.6 |
Gaza |
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Clashes overshadow Bethlehem talks
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West Bank |
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Deal reached on Bethlehem siege
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| May.7 |
West Bank |
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Snags delay end to church siege
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Israel |
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 Suicide bomb kills 16 near Tel Aviv| In the first suicide bomb attack in Israel for almost a month, 16 people have been killed in a crowded social club | |
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Israel |
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Israel to retaliate for suicide blast
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| May.8 |
West Bank |
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Arafat orders end to 'terrorist' attacks
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Israel |
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 Israel approves 'anti-terror' actions The cabinet empowered Sharon and Defence Minister to decide how to proceed at a crisis
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West Bank |
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End to Bethlehem siege 'in sight'
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| May.9 |
West Bank |
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Bethlehem siege deal unravels Hopes for an end to the 5-week siege of the Church of the Nativity have faded amid a dispute over the fate of 13 militants
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West Bank |
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EU brokers new Bethlehem deal Cyprus will temporarily take the 13 militants. Israel calls up army reservists ahead of an anticipated strike on the Gaza
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West Bank |
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 Bethlehem church siege ends| 39 Palestinian militants have left the Church of the Nativity. Cyprus to give temporary sanctuary to 13 of them | |
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| May.10 |
 Cyprus |
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Bethlehem militants fly into exile 13 Palestinian militants exiled under a deal which ended the siege of the Church of the Nativity have arrived in Cyprus
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West Bank |
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Israel pulls out of Bethlehem The army has lifted a siege of the Church of the Nativity. Militants involved were given a hero's welcome in the Gaza Strip
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West Bank |
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Bethlehem rejoices at Israeli withdrawal Residents have been flocking to Manger Square to celebrate the peaceful end of the siege of the Church of the Nativity
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| May.11 |
Israel |
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Israel rethinks Gaza assault Expected strike against the Palestinian-controlled Gaza Strip appears to be on hold
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Tel Aviv |
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Thousands rally for peace Tens of thousands demand the immediate withdrawal of the Israel army and settlers from Palestinian territories
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| May.12 |
Israel |
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Israel sends Gaza reservists home Government indicated that the proposed operation had been shelved. Israel reserved the right to respond when it wanted
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Jerusalem |
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 Sharon loses Likud vote Prime Minister has lost a key vote in the central committee of his party over whether to allow a future Palestinian state
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West Bank |
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Arafat left Ramallah
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| May.13 |
West Bank |
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Security fears dog Arafat tour
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| May.15 |
West Bank |
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Arafat commits to Palestinian reform Addressing the Palestinian Assembly Arafat has called for new elections and an overhaul of the Palestinian Authority
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| May.16 |
West Bank |
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Israeli forces re-enter Jenin Tanks have gone back into the town and its refugee camp. Israeli troops and Palestinian gunmen exchange gunfire
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| May.17 |
West Bank |
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Arafat casts doubt on elections Palestinian leader is linking the timetable for democratic elections to an Israeli withdrawal from Palestinian territory
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| May.18 |
West Bank |
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Palestinian ministers 'ready to resign'| 20 ministers cabinet ministers are willing to resign if it will help Arafat reform the Palestinian Administration | |
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| May.19 |
Israel |
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 Suicide blast hits Netanya market| Bomber died along with one other person; 40 injured. The attack was claimed by the Islamic militant group Hamas | |
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West Bank |
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Palestinians condemn bombing Palestinian officials condemned attack in Netanya. Preparations for a military response are under way
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| May.20 |
Northern Israel |
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Suicide attack thwarted
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Jerusalem |
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Sharon sacks four ministers Prime Minister has dismissed members of an ultra-Orthodox Shas party - from his cabinet
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| May.22 |
Israel |
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3 die in suicide blast A bomber has killed himself and two other people in the town of Rishon Letzion. 20 others were injured
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| May.23 |
Israel |
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Night club bomb attack averted A man has attempted to bomb hundreds of partying people but was stopped by a security guard at the Studio 49 club
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| May.27 |
Israel |
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Bomb hits shopping centre
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| May.28 |
West Bank |
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Israeli troops raid Jenin
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West Bank |
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Three Israeli settlers shot dead
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| May.30 |
West Bank |
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Israeli tanks move on Nablus
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| May.31 |
West Bank |
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Israeli forces moved into Tulkarm
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