Monthly Archives: April 2001
Should Daniel Kurtzer Be America’s Next Ambassador to
There are hopeful signs regarding the Bush administration's policy toward Israel and the Palestinian Arabs. Unlike his predecessor, President Bush refrained from interfering in the Israeli election and has said that he will not...
Background Analysis: The Proposed Appointment of Daniel Kurtzer as US Ambassador to Israel
WASHINGTON - An Orthodox Jew who was a leading member of former President Clinton's peace negotiating tream looks set to be appointed ambasador to Israel this week, angering powerful supporters of the Jewish state...
“Voice of Palestine” claims Shalhevet murdered by her mother
For a full week, following the sniper slaying of 10-month old Shalhevet Pass in Hebron, the official Palestinian Authority press made no mention of the killing.
On April 2, 2001, the morning after Shalhevet's funeral,...
A “Sane” Visit by Amnesty International in Jerusalem?
The secretary general of Amnesty International, Mr. Pierre Sane (pronounced Sa-Ney), gave a press conference this week during his visit.
Sane reported about his visit to Arab homes that had been shelled in Gaza, to...
Exchange of Letters Between Imra and Amnesty International
IMRA sent two notes with questions to Amnesty International:
First message:
Dear R Campbel of Amnesty International, Further to our telephone conversation, the following is our question:
The following line appears in your report "Israel/Occupied Territories: Amnesty...