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Israeli Strike Kills Six, Forces Surround Arafat Compound

Israel stepped up its incursion into Palestinian-controlled territory Monday as Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon announced his country's military is "preparing massive activity" against the Hamas militant group in the Gaza Strip.

President Bush, Sharon Meet As Israel Re-Enters Ramallah

President Bush held talks with Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon after Israeli tanks and troops moved into the city of Ramallah, encircling the headquarters of Palestinian President Yasser Arafat and arresting at least 20 suspected militants.

Sharon Will Not Engage in Peace Talks, West Bank Raid Kills Two

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In a speech to Israel's parliament Tuesday, Prime Minister Ariel Sharon said he would not resume peace talks with the Palestinians until terror attacks end and the Palestinian leadership carries out fundamental reforms.

Sharon Pledges Withdrawal Within a Week; Powell in Lebanon, Syria

Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon pledged Monday that Israeli forces would leave most Palestinian-controlled areas of the West Bank by next week, but said his army would remain in the key cities of Ramallah and Bethlehem.

Powell Meets With Arafat, Sharon

Secretary of State Colin Powell conducted meetings with Palestinian leader Yasser Arafat and Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon Sunday, discussing ways to end the recent violence that has plagued the region as well as a possible peace conference.

Suicide Bomber Kills Eight on Bus; Sharon Rejects U.S. Pressure

After a suicide bomber killed eight Israelis this morning, Prime Minister Ariel Sharon said the United States should not pressure Israel to pull out of the West Bank until they are ready, but pledged to do so as fast as…

Sharon Lifts Travel Ban on Arafat

As Israel continues to retaliate for a round of deadly attacks over the weekend, Prime Minister Ariel Sharon announced Monday that Palestinian leader Yasser Arafat was free to travel in the West Bank and Gaza Strip.

Israel Steps Up Attacks, Sharon’s Policies Questioned

A mounting death toll, worsened Thursday by a series of raids on Palestinian refugee camps and suicide bombings, is raising questions about the leadership of Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon.

Sharon Addresses Israel Amid New Violence

During a televised address, Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon announced Thursday that he will create 'buffer zones' to protect Israeli citizens from Palestinian surprise attacks.

Prime Minister Sharon Meets With President Bush

Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon arrived at the White House Thursday evening to meet with President Bush, who is expected to turn down Israel's appeal for the U.S. to cut ties with Palestinian leader Yasser Arafat.