Middle East

• Quartet Welcomes Palestinian Legislative Elections January 25, December 28, 2005

• Bush Hopes Iraqi Democracy Will Inspire Neighbors, December 19, 2005

• Political Rights, Civil Liberties Up in Mideast, Survey Finds, December 19, 2005

• EU's Solana Says 1,000 People a Day Use Gaza Border Crossing, December 18, 2005

• United Nations Extends Probe into Lebanon Assassination, December 15, 2005

• Bush Again Delays Move of U.S. Embassy in Israel, December 14, 2005

• Keep the Pressure on Syria, U.S. Ambassador Bolton Says, December 13, 2005

• Bush, Rice Condemn Killing of Lebanese Journalist Gebran Tueni, December 12, 2005

• U.N. Finds More Signs of Syrian Involvement in Lebanese Killing, December 12, 2005

• U.N. Security Council Condemns Tueni Assassination in Lebanon, December 12, 2005

• President Bush Urges Release of Syrian Prisoners of Conscience, December 10, 2005

• International Community Denounces Terrorist Attack in Israel, December 5, 2005

• State's Burns Condemns Iran's Foreign, Domestic Policies, November 30, 2005

• Time Running Out on Iran's Nuclear Compliance, U.S. Envoy Says, November 24, 2005

• Syria Must Stop Stalling Hariri Probe, Ambassador Bolton Says, November 22, 2005

• Mideast Entrepreneurs Seek Improved Financing, Business Regulations, November 17, 2005

• Bahrain Opens Center To Train Entrepreneurs in Middle East, November 16, 2005

• Israel, Palestinians Agree on Two Documents on Movement, Access, November 15, 2005

• Rice Announces Israel, Palestinian Agreement on Movement, Access, November 15, 2005

• Rice Urges Palestinians, Israelis To Fulfill Road Map Obligations, November 14, 2005

• Dynamic Change in Middle East Can Achieve Peace, Rice Says, November 13, 2005

• Rice Sees "Rapid Change" Occurring Throughout Middle East, November 13, 2005

• U.S., Saudi Arabia Convene First Strategic Dialogue, November 13, 2005

• Civil Society, Vibrant Economy Crucial for Democracy, Says Rice, November 12, 2005

• Rice Hails Expansion of Liberty in Middle East, November 12, 2005

• U.S. Launching New Middle East Business Internship for Women, November 10, 2005

• Lebanon "in Midst of Transformation," U.S. Official Says, November 8, 2005

• "Neutral" Emblem May Join Red Cross, Red Crescent as Rescue Symbol, November 7, 2005

• Mideast Entrepreneurs Gather in Bahrain for Training, Networking, November 2, 2005

• Security Council Demands Syria Cooperate in Hariri Investigation, October 31, 2005

• Spread of Democracy in Mideast Important to Israeli Security, October 31, 2005

• Mideast Quartet Calls on Syria To Close Islamic Jihad Offices, October 28, 2005

• Syrian Weapons Still Flowing into Lebanon, United Nations Says, October 26, 2005

• U.S., France, U.K. Submit Resolution to Security Council on Syria, October 25, 2005

• Bush Urges U.N. Session on Syria Role in Hariri Assassination, October 21, 2005

• Rice Calls Report of Syrian Role in Hariri Killing "Troubling", October 21, 2005

• U.S. Provides $50 Million Grant to Palestinian Authority, October 21, 2005

• Palestinians Moving Closer to Independent State, Bush Says, October 20, 2005

• U.N. Report Links Syrian, Lebanese Officials to Hariri Murder, October 20, 2005

• State's Welch Reaffirms U.S. Commitment to Lebanon, October 12, 2005

• Hughes in Turkey Discusses Iraq, Middle East Peace, U.S. Image, September 28, 2005

• State's Hughes Cites Friendship Between United States, Egypt, September 26, 2005

• State's Hughes Visits Egypt, Saudi Arabia, Turkey, September 26, 2005

• Bush Asks King Abdullah To Meet Israeli, Palestinian Leaders, September 22, 2005

• Jordan's King Appeals for Muslim-Jewish Cooperation, September 21, 2005

• Palestinian Governance Key to Mideast Peace, State's Welch Says, September 21, 2005

• Mideast Quartet Looks To Build on Israeli Withdrawal from Gaza, September 20, 2005

• United States Calls for Syria's Cooperation in Hariri Probe, September 19, 2005

• Discussions Point Way To Better U.S.-Libyan Relations, Rice Says, September 17, 2005

• Bush Congratulates President Mubarak, Egyptian People on Election, September 12, 2005

• Rice Welcomes Completion of Gaza Withdrawal, September 12, 2005

• Rice Welcomes Growth of Iraqi Political Activity, September 12, 2005

• U.S. Envoy Warns Syria To Change Pro-Terrorist Policies on Iraq, September 12, 2005

• U.S. Supports Advancement of Women in the Middle East, September 6, 2005

• U.S., Europe Must Forge Broader Alliance, Says State's Fried, September 1, 2005

• Bush Recaps "Remarkable Events" in Middle East, August 27, 2005

• Syria Hindering Hariri Probe, Bolton Says, August 25, 2005

• Bush Sees Democratic Progress in Iraq, Gaza, August 23, 2005

• Rice Says International Community Opposes Iran's Nuclear Behavior, August 17, 2005

• U.S. Welcomes Efforts To Ensure Peaceful Gaza Withdrawal, August 17, 2005

• Bush Sees Gaza Withdrawal as Key to Israeli Security, August 11, 2005

• U.S. Notes Continued IAEA Supervision of Iranian Nuclear Activities, August 11, 2005

• Iran Must Halt Uranium Enrichment Activities, State's Ereli Says, August 10, 2005

• Lebanese Elections Open Door to Political, Economic Reform, July 28, 2005

• USAID Works To Facilitate Israeli Withdrawal from Gaza, July 26, 2005

• Wolfensohn Reviews Gaza Development Plans after Israeli Withdrawal, July 26, 2005

• Rice Cites Israel's Planned Gaza Pullout as Key in Peace Process, July 23, 2005

• Rice Conveys U.S. Support to New Lebanese Government, July 22, 2005

• Young Leaders Seek Ways To Resolve Middle East Conflict, July 22, 2005

• Rice Visits Israel, Palestinian Areas To Discuss Gaza Withdrawal, July 21, 2005

• G8 Mideast Initiative Supporting Economic, Political Reforms, July 19, 2005

• White House Report: Iraq, London Bombings, Iran, July 13, 2005

• Arab-American Rapper Promotes Arabic Heritage Through Music, July 11, 2005

• Bush Urges G8 Colleagues To Support Mideast Reforms, July 7, 2005

• Deputy Secretary Zoellick To Travel to Sudan, Jordan, Egypt, July 6, 2005

• Syrian Dissidents Launch National Council To Push for Democracy, July 6, 2005

• No Nuclear Weapons for Iran, Say Rice, French Foreign Minister, July 5, 2005

• Officials See Better Economy, Security as Keys to Gaza Withdrawal, June 30, 2005

• Egyptian Female Lawyer Works to Reform Divorce, Citizenship Laws, June 28, 2005

• Middle East Partnership Initiative Funds 225 Reform Initiatives, June 28, 2005

• Survey Finds Freedom Gap for Women Throughout Middle East, June 24, 2005

• Rice, in London, Discusses Middle East, Europe, June 23, 2005

• U.N. Security Council Commends Lebanese Elections, June 22, 2005

• Rice Foresees Need To Expand Middle East Quartet, June 21, 2005

• Future Palestinian State Will Bring Hope, Rice Says, June 20, 2005

• Secretary Rice Urges Democratic Change in the Middle East, June 20, 2005

• U.S. Promotes Democracy in Middle East as Universal Principle, June 20, 2005

• U.S., EU at "Moment of Opportunity" in Middle East, June 20, 2005

• Egypt, Jordan Can Help Ensure Success of Gaza Disengagement, June 19, 2005

• Gaza Disengagement Is "Historic Opportunity" for Israeli People, June 19, 2005

• Rice Applauds Political and Economic Reforms in Jordan, June 19, 2005

• Rice Hails Agreement on Disengagement from Gaza, June 19, 2005

• U.S. Will Support Israel Through Gaza Disengagement, Rice Says, June 19, 2005

• Rice "Heartened" by Palestinian Leaders Focus on Gaza Disengagement, June 18, 2005

• Rice Says Israeli-Palestinian Coordination Key to Gaza Disengagement, June 17, 2005

• State's Welch Works Toward Normalized Relations with Libya, June 17, 2005

• Bush Says Iranian People Deserve Genuinely Democratic System, June 16, 2005

• Rice To Discuss Gaza Disengagement, Democracy on Mideast Trip, June 16, 2005

• State's Burns Discusses EU Enlargement, Middle East, China, NATO, June 15, 2005

• Television Documentary Brings Israelis, Palestinians Together, June 14, 2005

• Bipartisan Task Force Backs U.S. Push for Mideast Democracy, June 9, 2005

• Rice Says Democracy, Moderation Progressing in Mideast, June 9, 2005

• Rice, Germany's Fischer Discuss Iran, Iraq, Mideast, U.N. Reform, June 8, 2005

• Survey Studies State of Women's Rights in Mideast, North Africa, June 7, 2005

• U.S. Congratulates Lebanon on Parliamentary Elections, May 30, 2005

• Bush Pledges $50 Million To Aid Palestinians in Gaza, May 26, 2005

• Rice Calls for "Maximum Effort" on Middle East Peace, May 25, 2005

• Withdrawal of Syrian Intel Forces from Lebanon Not Confirmed, May 24, 2005

• Mideast, G8 Education Ministers Seek Improved School Systems, May 23, 2005

• President's Wife Visits Holy Sites in Middle East, May 23, 2005

• Rice Calls Path to Middle East Democracy Difficult but Possible, May 23, 2005

• United Nations Says Syrian Troops Completely Out of Lebanon, May 23, 2005

• First Lady Visits Holy Sites on "Emotional" Day of Mideast Tour, May 22, 2005

• Panel Discusses Gap Between Arab Reform Rhetoric, Reality, May 22, 2005

• Laura Bush Calls Education, Women's Rights Keys to Democracy, May 21, 2005

• Laura Bush Expresses Hope for Middle East's Future, May 21, 2005

• Laura Bush Urges Literacy Efforts, Expanded Rights for Women, May 21, 2005

• Leaders Discuss Popular Demands for Change in Middle East, May 21, 2005

• Move to Palestinian Democracy Important to Region, Zoellick Says, May 20, 2005

• Rice Calls Syria "Out of Step" with Democratization in Region, May 20, 2005

• Education Ministers from Around the World Meet in Jordan, May 19, 2005

• U.S. Hopes for Changed Policies by Iran, Better Relations with It, May 19, 2005

• Rice, U.K.'s Straw Show Unity on Iran Nuclear Weapons Talks, May 17, 2005

• Quartet Reaffirms Support for Israeli-Palestinian Peace, May 9, 2005

• Middle East Political Expectations Rising, State Officials Say, May 4, 2005

• United States, France Support Sovereign, Independent Lebanon, May 2, 2005

• Mideast Peace Efforts Should Focus on Gaza Withdrawal, Rice Says, April 27, 2005

• United States Welcomes Syria's Withdrawal from Lebanon, April 26, 2005

• U.S. Firm on Democratic Reform in Middle East, USAID Chief Says, April 22, 2005

• International Community Wants To Help a Free Lebanon, Bush Says, April 19, 2005

• State's Cheney Says Educational Reform Key to Fighting Terrorism, April 19, 2005

• United States, Israel Discuss Bilateral Economic Issues, April 19, 2005

• Rice Names Special Envoy for Gaza Disengagement, April 14, 2005

• Rice Sees Growing Realm of Political Possibilities in Mideast, April 13, 2005

• Rice, Italian Deputy Prime Minister Discuss Iraq, Middle East, April 13, 2005

• Bush Urges World Attention, Support For Gaza Disengagement, April 11, 2005

• U.N. Security Council Calls for Lebanon Investigation, April 7, 2005

• Rice Calls on All Middle East Countries to Pursue Democracy, April 5, 2005

• U.S.-Europe Must Cooperate on Iraq, Middle East, Says Zoellick, April 5, 2005

• Free States Must Create Conditions for Democracy, Rice Says, March 24, 2005

• United States Urges U.N. Human Rights Body Not To Target Israel, March 23, 2005

• Congressmen Urge Peaceful Transition in Lebanon, March 19, 2005

• United States Will Insist on Full Syrian Withdrawal, Bush Says, March 16, 2005

• State Nominee David Welch Advocates Agenda for Peace in Mideast, March 15, 2005

• National Security Advisor Sees "New Wave of Freedom" in Mideast, March 13, 2005

• Rice Says Iran Facing "United Front" on Nuclear Weapons, March 13, 2005

• Iran Incentives Are U.S. Expression of Support For Europeans, March 11, 2005

• Rice Says Recent EU, U.S. Actions Put Spotlight on Iran, March 11, 2005

• U.S. Actively Supports European Diplomatic Efforts with Iran, March 11, 2005

• U.S. to Lift Objections Against Iranian Bid to Join the WTO, March 11, 2005

• U.S., Europe Have Common Approach Toward Iran, Rice Says, March 11, 2005

• Bush Extends National Emergency with Respect to Iran, March 10, 2005

• Syria "An Impediment" to Aspirations of its Neighbors, Rice Says, March 10, 2005

• State Department's Mideast Partnership Funds Over 100 Programs, March 9, 2005

• White House Calls Partial Syrian Withdrawal a "Half Measure", March 7, 2005

• Bush Declares that U.S. and Europe Stand with Lebanese People, March 5, 2005

• Rice Urges Syria to Heed Calls for Lebanon Withdrawal, March 4, 2005

• Rice Warns Syria, Iran To Meet International Obligations, March 3, 2005

• Iran Deceives International Nuclear Inspectors, U.S. Says, March 2, 2005

• United States Seeking Ways to Support European Talks with Iran, March 2, 2005

• France, U.S. Call for Immediate Syrian Withdrawal from Lebanon, March 1, 2005

• Rice Calls Syria an Impediment to Change in the Middle East, March 1, 2005

• Rice Says Syria Blocks U.S. Efforts To Effect Change in Mideast, March 1, 2005

• Rice Sees Positive Regional Effect of Iraqi Political Process, March 1, 2005

• Rice, Quartet Members Call for "Truly Viable" Palestinian State, March 1, 2005

• World Community Must Aid Mideast Peace Efforts, Rice Says, March 1, 2005

• World Community Set To Seize Chance for Mideast Peace, Rice Says, March 1, 2005

• Rice Heads to London for Conference on Palestinian Support, February 28, 2005

• State Department Reports Cite Human Rights Problems in Mideast, February 28, 2005

• Bush Denounces "Vicious Act of Terrorism" in Tel Aviv, February 26, 2005

• Bush, Putin Call for Syrian Withdrawal From Lebanon, February 24, 2005

• Bush, Putin Call for Syrian Withdrawal From Lebanon, February 24, 2005

• Russia, Iran Focus of Briefing on Bush, Schroeder Meeting, February 23, 2005

• Numerous U.S. Programs Back Palestinian Women's Development, February 22, 2005

• U.S. Military Aircraft Not Flying over Iran, Spokesman Says, February 22, 2005

• U.S., EU Leaders Cite Cooperation on Iraq, Middle East Peace, February 22, 2005

• Bush, Chirac Call for Implementation of U.N. Lebanon Resolution, February 21, 2005

• Bush Says Syria "Out of Step," Should Move Toward Democracy, February 17, 2005

• U.S., EU Cooperate in on the Middle East Peace Process, February 17, 2005

• U.S., EU Cooperate on Broader Middle East Democratization, February 17, 2005

• U.S. Grant Supports Independent Palestinian Media, February 10, 2005

• Rice Pleased with "Singleness of Purpose" by Mideast Leaders, February 8, 2005

• Rice Meets with Middle East Leaders at "Most Promising Moment", February 7, 2005

• United States to Devote $390 Million to Palestinian Assistance, February 7, 2005

• Rice Hopes To See Viable Democratic Palestinian State, February 6, 2005

• Rice Optimistic About Path to Peace in Middle East, February 6, 2005

• Rice Sees Gaza Withdrawal as Step on Roadmap to Peace, February 6, 2005

• Attack on Iran "Not on the Agenda," Says Rice in London, February 4, 2005

• Diplomacy Can Help Bring Democracy and Reform to Iran, Rice Says, February 4, 2005

• Rice, Schroeder Cite Unity of Purpose on Iran, Iraq, Mideast, February 4, 2005

• Rice Sees Chance for Progress on Israeli-Palestinian Conflict, February 1, 2005

• U.S. Envoy Encouraged by Visit With Israeli, Palestinian Leaders, January 28, 2005

• State's Burns Meets With Palestinian Leaders in Ramallah, January 27, 2005

• U.S. Sees "Promising Moment of Opportunity" for Mideast Peace, January 27, 2005

• Elections by Palestinians, Iraqis Allow Opportunities for Change, January 21, 2005

• Powell Urges New Palestinian President to Rein In Terror Acts, January 14, 2005

• Bush "Heartened" by Strong Turnout for Palestinian Election, January 9, 2005